Hi all,

I am originally from Churchill, Manitoba (Kuugjuaq in Inuktitut; meaning big river i.e. the Churchill River) and an Inuk beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Whale Cove, Nunavut (Tikirarjuaq in Inuktitut; meaning Long Point). 

My mother is Inuk and father is northern European. I currently work as an independent Inuit Health Researcher and Inuit Community Health Advisor.  My work history and background are in the medical field, as a nurse for 32 years and retired in 2019.  I have experience in mental health, community health, and psychogeriatrics.  It has been a fulfilling career in nursing.  My work in Inuit health already has been quite enlightening and engaging with the Inuit communities of Manitoba and Nunavut. 

My work is centered around the social determinants of Inuit health and Inuit Qujiminajatuqangit (or IQ Principles). As an independent researcher, I am currently collaborating with several universities on Inuit child welfare and apprehensions & perinatal care. 

Inuit perspectives are essential to gathering research data to ensure Inuit specific research and programming can be applied and are grounded in IQ.  I am also an independent Inuit Community Health Advisor for a national organisation. I also sit on several advisory committees that are dedicated to Inuit health & wellbeing. 

When I am not working, I am currently in a 2-year undergraduate research program with McMaster University. It is a privilege to work with such knowledgeable, inspiring people! 

I strive to work with those who are dedicated to honour Truth & Reconciliation and making those changes to reflect equity with the services they provide.

Qujannamiik,
Judy Inugjuaq Clark
Inuit Health Researcher
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