Annual Report 2013 - 2014

Table of Contents

Mandate of Qulliit Status of Women Council ...... 3

Objectives of Council ...... 3

Priorities ...... 3

Council members ...... 4

Council staff ...... 4

Message from the President ...... 4

Council Activities ...... 5

Collaboration and Partnerships ...... 7

Financial Statements ...... 9 - 18

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Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council was established under the Status of Women Council Act of Nunavut on April 1, 1999. The Council’s role is to advance the goal of equal participation of women in society and promote changes in social, legal and economic structures to that end.

Objectives of Council

The objectives of the Council are to:

Ø Develop public awareness of issues affecting the status of women; Ø Promote changes in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy equality of opportunity; Ø Encourage discussion and expression of opinion by residents of Nunavut on issues affecting the status of women; Ø Advise the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women on issues that the Minister may refer to the Council for consideration; Ø Review policies and legislation affecting women and to report its findings to the relevant government departments or agencies; Ø Provide assistance to the Minister in promoting changes to ensure the attainment of equality of women; and Ø Support organizations and groups whose objectives promote the equality of women.

Priorities

Ø Leadership: To foster and celebrate leadership by women in Nunavut. Ø Justice: To promote public awareness of women’s rights within family law and to support women’s access to information regarding their rights according to law. Ø Violence Prevention: To work with our partners to prevent all forms of violence against women. Ø Culture: To promote and appreciate the unique cultural traditions of all women present in Nunavut. Ø Homelessness: To advocate for the development of housing within Nunavut to ensure a safe place to nurture strong Nunavut families. Ø Poverty Reduction: To support women in Nunavut to end poverty. Ø Health: To support women accessing their unique health care needs and support in navigating the health care system. Ø Education: To support women’s education, to foster self-reliance. Ø Business Development: To support women’s interests and independence through development of their entrepreneurial skills.

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Name Role Community Term (as of March 2014)

Charlotte Borg President Iqaluit Feb 24/14 – Mar 31/17 (2nd term) Corinne DaBreo Member Rankin Inlet Jul 11/12 – Jul 10/14 (1st term) Mavis Elias-Adjun V-President Kugluktuk Aug 1/13 – Jul 31/16 (1st term) Ayowna Emiktowt Member Coral Harbour Jul 11/12 – Jul 10/14 (1st term) Susie Evyagotailak Member Kugluktuk Aug 1/13 – July 31/15 (1st term) Jeannie Iqaluq Member Sanikiluaq Mar 1/14 – Mar 31/15 (1st term) Mary Kayasark Member Aug 4/13 – Jul 31/14 (2nd term) Rosie Kopalie Member Iqaluit Jul 11/12 – Jul 10/14 (1st term) Jean Simailak Member Baker Lake Aug 1/13 – Mar 31/16 (2nd term)

Council staff

Beth Beattie, Executive Director

Message from the President

I am pleased to present the 2014 Annual Report of the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council (QNSWC). We not only began the year in newly relocated and renovated premises at 987B in Iqaluit, but we also launched a number of new and promising initiatives that went beyond successfully achieving the mandate requirements of QNSWC as laid out in our contribution agreement with the Government of Nunavut and that advanced our work in QNSWC’s identified priority areas.

QNSWC launched the Qulliit Leadership Bursaries to support young women’s access to leadership development programs like Encounters With Canada. We joined the United Nations UNiTE to End Violence Against Women campaign and held awareness raising Orange Day Walks in Baker Lake and in Iqaluit. We established our annual International Women’s Day food and music fair as well as our annual Women of Nunavut photo competition and exhibition. In addition, aiming for improved and more universal representation, QNSWC resolved to decentralize the location of its annual face-to-face meeting from its traditional venue of Iqaluit to communities in the three different regions of Nunavut. As part of this initiative, this year’s face-to-face council meeting was held in Baker Lake where we met with community members and hosted a feast of caribou and char for the community. Another noteworthy initiative was our co-hosting of a two day workshop on Trauma-Informed Practice in March.

2013-14 was a year of increased and improved partnerships and collaboration. QNSWC continued working as an active participant in the Coalition of Provincial and Territorial Advisory Councils on the Status of Women; this included writing and signing letters to the Prime Minister, the Official Leader of the Opposition and the Federal Minister of the Status of Women calling for an inquiry into Canada’s missing and murdered Aboriginal women. QNSWC continued to collaborate with a variety of national, territorial, regional and community-level organizations and on a number of working groups and committees to make progress on issues that matter most to Nunavut’s women; these include poverty, homelessness, housing, feeding our families, accessibility, law, violence prevention, victim services, business development, culture and leadership. Through our work with invested partners, QNSWC continued to advance our work to address social issues, support and advocate for meaningful change in the lives of women, and to celebrate our progress.

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Respectfully submitted,

Charlotte Borg President

Council Activities

Face-to-Face Meeting, August 2013, Baker Lake:

Council members met for their annual face-to-face meeting in Baker Lake from August 30 – Sept 2, 2013. This was the first year where the Council held their annual face-to- face meeting outside Iqaluit. The Council met and discussed the annual report, revisions to the by-laws, budget, priorities and events for 2013-14. The meeting included the first Orange Day ‘Walk With Us’ campaign to end violence against women and girls. The Council concluded their meeting with the Orange Day Walk and a community feast.

Orange Day, Walk With Us:

In August the Council members participated in the first Orange Day ‘Walk With Us’ campaign to end violence against women and girls, in Baker Lake, August 31st during their annual face-to-face meeting. Orange Day was established by the United Nations with the aim to spark worldwide interest in the fact that violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights.

December 6 Vigil:

Qulliit partnered with YWCA Aggvik Society, Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Alianait Arts Festival to organize and hold a memorial on the National Day of Remembrance in

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honour of women and girls lost to violent deaths. One ceremony was held in Baker Lake and another in Iqaluit at Inuksuk School, in Inuktitut, French and English. The memorial started with a candle-lit Orange Walk followed by a program that included speeches from the organizing partners, the laying of red roses by the audience in memory of lost family and friends, music and song, the presentation of Angel Wings to Qimaavik and of the Jennifer Naglingniq Award by CBC, and a moment of silence to remember those lost to violence. Counsellors were available to support those in need and life kits were made available to the public. The all-girls Inuksuk Drum Dancers laid down arctic cotton to symbolize hope and mark the need for change and for a safe future for women and girls. Over 150 people participated in a ceremony followed by the sharing of bannock and hot chocolate.

March 8, International Women’s Day:

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Qulliit hosted a Nunavut-wide photo competition, Click to Celebrate Our Strength. Over 60 photos were entered in the competition and 40 were exhibited at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, March 8 to April 6, 2013. The photos celebrated women’s strength in different domains of life from supporting families, leading, volunteering, teaching, being creative, active and living life to the fullest. Winners of the competition were Lisi Kavik, Sanikiluaq, first place for ‘Elder Helper in the Igloo; Margaret Joyce, , second place for ‘Our Future Women of Gjoa Haven’, and Sarah Netser, Coral Harbour, third place for ‘Kakivak Fishing’.

Qulliit also collaborated with YWCA Agvvik, Alianait, QIA, NTI and Iqalummiut from over a dozen different cultures to host an International Food and Music Fair at Inuksuk School. Nunavummiut were invited to purchase tickets for the food and sit and listen to music and stories performed by various artists from around the world. In addition women sold their visual arts. The event raised $4,000 for the soup kitchen and the women’s shelter.

Display of photos from Competition Winner of Photo Competition – Lisi Kavik, Sanikiluaq

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Wise Woman and Outstanding Young Woman Awards:

These awards go to honor women who are role models in their communities and who provide outstanding volunteer, advocacy work, support, education, counselling or caregiver service to others. The Wise Woman awards were presented to Millie Kuliktana of Kugluktuk and Margaret Gardiner of Iqaluit. The Outstanding Young Woman awards were presented to Wendy Alookee of and Miranda Atatahak of Kugluktuk. Each woman received a framed award certificate and a handmade qulliq.

Qulliit Leadership Bursaries:

Qulliit awards 6 Qulliit Leadership Bursaries per year to Nunavut young women, aged 14 – 17, to support their leadership skill development by participating in programs like Encounters with Canada, in Ottawa. This week-long program focuses on developing leadership in areas specific to the participants interest in science/technology, sports/fitness, arts/culture, law, medicine/health, ecology/environment and others.

Qulliit selected 6 recipients in 2013-14: Suki Hogaluk, Cambridge Bay; Justine Himiak, Kugluktuk; Krista Niptanatiak, Kugluktuk; Susan Rowsell, Cape Dorset; Tooma Laisa, Iqaluit; Kasandra Goupil, Iqaluit.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

Qulliit collaborates with a number of other organizations. It is currently working with the following organizations to improve the social, health, economical, legal, and cultural status of women and girls in Nunavut:

Mental Health and Homelessness Community of Practice (COP)

Qulliit was an active participant in a working group focused on research and projects associated with women, mental health and wellness. Our work included co-hosting a Trauma-Informed workshop on March 24-25, attended by over 50 front-line workers from housing, health, education, disabilities, shelters, corrections and others.

Human Trafficking

We are partners in this federally funded project and are providing support for the study through letters and participation in meetings/consultations on human trafficking.

Nunavut Economic Forum

QNSWC is a member of this forum and through this connection is working to find more ways to provide women with opportunities for business development and to eliminate barriers to women in business.

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Nunavut Law Society

We are working together to establish support for women looking to access information on laws and legal issues.

Pauktuutit

We offer ongoing support to this agency when delivering projects for women in Nunavut.

Status of Women, Canada

Qulliit submitted a proposal to the Status of Women Canada; this was not funded.

Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society

Qulliit participates in activities driven by the society for persons with disabilities, walks of awareness, elders’ appreciation, etc.

Housing/Homelessness

Qulliit participated in meetings on Homelessness presented by City of Iqaluit and on the Nunavut wide meetings by Family Services under Poverty Reduction. We have also participated in CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) meetings on housing.

Embrace Life Council

Qulliit participated in the three-day Abuse Intervention Workshop provided by Embrace Life as well as the one-day Violence Abuse Prevention course given by the Canadian Red Cross.

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MARCH 31, 2014

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL INDEX MARCH 31, 2014

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 11 - 12

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Financial Position 13

Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus 14

Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets 15

Statement of Cash Flows 16

Notes to the Financial Statements 17 - 18

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Members of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, which comprise the statement of financial position as at March 31, 2014, and the statements of operations and accumulated surplus, changes in net financial assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Council's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Council's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluation of the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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Opinion In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council as at March 31, 2014 and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards. Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements As required by the Financial Administration Act of Nunavut we report that, in our opinion, Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards have been applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year. We further report in accordance with the Financial Administration Act of Nunavut that, in our opinion, proper books of account have been kept by the Council, the financial statements are in agreement therewith and the transactions that have come under our notice have, in all significant respects, been within the statutory powers of the Council.

Iqaluit, Nunavut CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS July 23, 2014

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT MARCH 31, 2014

2014 2013 Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,784 $ 41,485 Accounts receivable 22,566 29,046 48,350 70,531 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 14,206 22,902 14,206 22,902

Net Financial Assets 34,144 47,629 Non-Financial Assets Prepaid expenses 2,246 2,000 2,246 2,000

Accumulated Surplus $ 36,390 $ 49,629

Approved on behalf of the Council:

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

2014 2013

Revenues Government of Nunavut Family Services $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Fundraising, donations and other revenue 4,645 40,965 254,645 290,965 Expenditures Advertising and promotion 3,692 6,031 Conferences 3,414 2,373 Honoraria 4,675 8,986 Interest and bank charges 1,077 1,346 Office and administrative 8,876 7,775 Office equipment 10,958 20,064 Professional fees 16,743 20,381 Program supplies and materials 16,474 4,441 Rent 24,030 37,336 Repairs and maintenance 2,985 8,547 Salaries and wages 130,705 111,646 Subcontracts 2,025 14,557 Telecommunications 8,255 8,239 Translation services and equipment rental 6,751 7,092 Travel 27,224 28,105 267,884 286,919 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures (13,239) 4,046 Accumulated Surplus, opening 49,629 45,583 Accumulated Surplus, closing $ 36,390 $ 49,629

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

2014 2013

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures $ (13,239) $ 4,046

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses (246) (2,000)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Financial Assets (13,485) 2,046 Net Financial Assets, opening 47,629 45,583 Net Financial Assets, closing $ 34,144 $ 47,629

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

2014 2013 Operating Activities Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures $ (13,239) $ 4,046 Cash provided by (used for) changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts receivable 6,480 (12,527) Prepaid expenses (246) (2,000) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (8,696) (10,607)

Decrease in Cash (15,701) (21,088) Cash, opening 41,485 62,573 Cash, closing $ 25,784 $ 41,485

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QULLIIT NUNAVUT STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

1. NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION The Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council was established under the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council Act of Nunavut on April 1, 1999, as amended March 22, 2005, and commenced operations April 1, 2001 as a Schedule A Public Agency as determined by the Financial Administration Act. The Council is required to comply with the Government of Nunavut's Financial Administration Act and Financial Administration Manual. The purpose of the Council is to advance the goal of equal participation of women in society and promote changes in social, legal and economic structures to that end. 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies followed by the Council are in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies: (a) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian public sector accounting standards requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the year. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the valuation of accounts receivable and the estimated useful life of property and equipment. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (b) Financial Instruments The Council initially measures its financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. The Council subsequently measures all its financial assets and financial liabilities at amortized cost, except for derivatives and equity securities quoted in an active market, which are measured at fair value. Financial assets measured at amortized cost include cash and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost include accounts payable and accrued liabilities. It is management's opinion that the Council is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments unless otherwise noted. (c) Revenue Recognition The deferral method of revenue recognition is followed. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) (d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of bank account balances net of outstanding cheques and short term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to cash. Short term investments are recorded at the lower of cost or market value. (e) Furniture and Equipment Minor furniture and equipment are expensed in the year of acquisition. Furniture and equipment consists of computers, office equipment and furniture. (f) Contributed Materials and Services Volunteers contribute a significant number of hours to the Council in carrying out its service delivery activities. Due to the difficulty of determining their fair value, contributed materials and services are not recognized in the financial statements. 3. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE The Council receives the majority of its funding from the Government of Nunavut. Without the continuing support of the Government, it is unlikely that the Council could continue operations. 4. COMMITMENTS The Council is committed to a lease for office space of $2,100 per month until December 31, 2017.

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