Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Patricia D'Souza is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. As the Director of Communications at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami since June 2009, Patricia has developed and executed comprehensive communications plans, led strategic communications for significant events, and managed media relations. Previous positions include Senior Communications Advisor and Acting Director of Communications at the same organization, as well as Communications and Advocacy Advisor for the Tanzania Midwives Association. Early career highlights include editorial roles at Canadian Geographic, This Magazine, Nunatsiaq News, National Post, and Canadian Business, where Patricia honed skills in management, editing, and strategic messaging. Patricia holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University and additional education from the University of Ottawa.
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is the national representative organization for Inuit in Canada, the majority of whom live in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland encompassing 51 communities across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (Northwest Territories), Nunavut, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), and Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador). Inuit Nunangat makes up 40 percent of Canada’s land area and 72 percent of its coastline. ITK represents the rights and interests of Inuit at the national level through a democratic governance structure that represents all Inuit regions. ITK advocates for policies, programs, and services to address the social, cultural, political, and environmental issues facing our people.