Pauktuutit’s President, Geri Sharpe met with RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki on September 27 as part of the Pinasuqatiginniq Agreement, also known as RCMP MOA.
Sharpe said through the growth of their agreement, they are working to ensure their equitable participation. Together they have created mechanisms for Inuit Women’s advocacy, and inclusion processes of engagement, co-development, implementation, and opportunity for evaluation.
They’re partnership has evolved to include Pauktuutit’s Engagement Principle, RCMP core values and Term of Reference. The principled approach is based on mutual trust in transparent and open communication, with the shared goal reducing violence against Inuit Women, Children and gender diverse Inuit through an engaged, sensitive and culturally response poling service.