The national organization representing Inuit says it's ready to work with the RCMP to protect Inuit from human trafficking networks, especially in southern communities where they are more vulnerable.
Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami , said something must be done about Inuit who go south for services — such as health care and education — and become targets for human traffickers.
One solution, she said, would be to address the widespread lack of basic health services like midwifery in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland consisting of four northern regions. Tackling human trafficking has been a priority for Pauktuutit ever since it learned in 2012 of more than 40 cases of Inuit women being trafficked through Ottawa alone.Inuit women who go south often don't know where to go for help or resources such as housing, or even how to get back home, Sharpe said.Pauktuutit is sending representatives to the ITK and RCMP forum, which is closed to media.
ITK developed a joint work plan with the RCMP last year to work together on key priorities, including protecting Indigenous women and girls from disappearing or being murdered.
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