Aluki Kotierk is the Chair of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
Aluki is driven by her passion to empower and improve the lives of Inuit. Aluki is keen in
how Inuit language and culture can be better incorporated into the way in which
programs and services are designed and delivered in Nunavut. Aluki is a former co-
chair representing Indigenous People’s Organizations on the Global Task Force for the
International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL) 2022-2032.
After earning her master’s degree in Native and Canadian Studies at Trent University,
Aluki worked for various Inuit organizations including Pauktuutit Inuit Women of
Canada, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (now known as Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami), and Nunavut
Sivuniksavut. She has also held management and Deputy Minister roles within the
Government of Nunavut and Office of the Languages Commissioner. Aluki was the
President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) from 2016 to 2024.