Photo: Nunavimmiut women gather in Akulivik for second annual conference

Minnie Etidloie of Kangisujuaq lights the qulliq at Arnaliat Nipingit 2015, Nunavik’s second regional conference hosted by the Saturviit Inuit Women’s Association in Akulivik March 2-6. The event serves as a forum for Nunavimmiut women to gather and share views on employment, education, family challenges, parenting, violence and addiction. Participants will also identify five actions to be presented to the 59th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, to be held March 17. (PHOTO BY ROBBIE PAQUIN)