Hi all,

I am originally from Churchill, Manitoba and an Inuk beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Whale Cove, Nunavut. 

My mother is Inuk and father is northern European. I currently work as an independent Inuit Health Researcher and Health Advisor. My work history and background is 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 community 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 Health Advisor for CPACC. When I am not working, I am also currently enrolled in a 2-year 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 honor Truth & Reconciliation and making those changes to reflect equity with the services they provide.

Qujannamiik,

Judy Inugjuaq Clark

Inuit Health Researcher

ᐃᓄᐃᒃ ᖃᓄᐃᓐᓂᖏᓐᓂᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒐᓱᐊᕐᑎ