Aluki Kotierk

In Episode 3 of Q’s Corner, we are honoured to welcome Aluki Kotierk, an Inuk leader and advocate dedicated to advancing Inuit rights, language, and self-determination.

Born in Iqaluit in 1975, Aluki holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Native Studies from Trent University. Throughout her career, she has worked across Inuit organizations and within the Government of Nunavut, contributing to leadership in governance, language policy, employment, and training.

Aluki has played a significant role within Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and its affiliated organizations, helping guide priorities focused on empowerment, Inuit language and culture, collective healing, and strengthening Inuit identity. Internationally, she has represented Arctic peoples as a member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2023–2028) and has served as Co-Chair on the Global Task Force for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).