Taya Tootoo, executive director of the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation, says it was a “relief” to hear that the Inuit Child First Initiative will be extended for a year. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
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Arctic Children and Youth Foundation executive director calls for long-term solution to keep program going beyond 2026
The extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative came as a “relief” to Taya Tootoo, the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation executive director, who 10 days ago warned of a “humanitarian crisis” if the program’s funding expired.
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