Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Non-profit OrganizationsOntario, Canada51-200 Employees
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is a national nonprofit organization that represents the rights and interests of Inuit in Canada. Most Inuit live in Inuit Nunangat, a homeland spanning 51 communities across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik in northern Quebec, and Nunatsiavut in northern Labrador. ITK operates through a democratic governance structure that brings together Inuit regions to advocate for policies, programs, and services addressing social, cultural, political, and environmental issues affecting Inuit communities. The organization is based in Ottawa, Ontario, and functions as a mid-sized nonprofit. In June 2026, ITK participated in the Nilliajut conference in Ottawa, contributing to discussions on Arctic sovereignty, defence, and security.