Board of Directors

Judy Clark ᔫᑎ ᑲᓛᓐ

I am originally from Churchill, Manitoba (Kuugjuaq ᑯᒡᔪᐊᖅ meaning "great river") and an Inuk beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Whale Cove, Nunavut (Tikirarjuaq ᑎᑭᕋᕐᔪᐊᖅ which translates to "long point"). My mother is Inuk and father is northern European. I currently work as Inuit Health Research Coordinator with Ongomiizwin/University of Manitoba, and as a Community Inuit Advisor for Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). My background is in the medical field as a nurse for 32 years (1988-2019). I have experience working in mental health, community health, and psychogeriatrics. It has been a fulfilling career in nursing. My work with Inuit health has already been quite enlightening and engaging with the Inuit communities of Manitoba, Nunavut, and abroad. My work is centred around the social determinants of Inuit health and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (or IQ Principles) and incorporating those principles and values into my work. Current research involvement includes Qanuinngitsiarutiksait, Tools for Wellbeing; Inuit child welfare and apprehensions (UofC), perinatal care, access to quality medical care, Niqittiavak & Resilience (traditional food and mental health study - UofA). I am also taking a 2-year online program at McMaster University. I continue to work with and guided by Inuit Elders, knowledge keepers, Inuit community members, governments, partnerships, key stakeholders, and other committees/boards to help make the changes that will enable Inuit families to be safe, healthy, and well. It is a privilege to work with such knowledgeable, inspiring people!

I work with those who are dedicated to honor Truth & Reconciliation and to make those changes to reflect equity with the services they provide.

Ma'na/Qujannamiik/Nakurmiik/Thank you,