The Inuit Nunangat Food Security Strategy is the first road map ever developed for improving Inuit Food security in Inuit Nunangat, the homeland of the Canadian Inuit.
The strategy outlines actions for creating a self-determined and sustainable food system in Inuit Nunangat that: reflects societal values, supports Inuit well-being, ensures Inuit access to affordable, nutritious, safe and culturally preferred foods.
It creates a common national understanding of the high prevalence of Inuit insecurity, factors driving Inuit food insecurity, coordinated Inuit driven solutions to address food insecurity in Inuit Nunangat.
Why is this Strategy needed?
Canadian Inuit experience the highest rates of food insecurity of any Indigenous population in an industrialization Nation, Inuit food insecurity is the longest-lasting public health crisis faced by a Canadian population, there is currently no federal policy in place to end Inuit food insecurity, low income Inuit spend the majority of their income on basic food and shelter, Inuit communities have high cost of living poverty rates, high Inuit food insecurity rates will only be improved by partnering with Inuit to advance Inuit -driven solutions.
What are the Solutions?
Strengthen the Inuit Nunangat food system by working partnership with Inuit.