[3] However, scholars have noted the Native Women's Association of Canada has enjoyed more representation in meetings of Canadian leaders than Pauktuutit.

During this event, participants brought up major public health and social issues prevalent in Northern communities which primarily impacted Inuit women.

This context led to the establishment of a national organization to represent and advocate for Inuit women, Pauktuutit.

Pauktuutit became a not-for-profit organization in April of 1984, and held its first AGM in January 1985, with almost 150 women participants representing each of the 53 communities throughout Nunatsiavut.

[6] Since its inception, Pauktuutit has continued to organize around issues in violence and abuse prevention, justice, health, LGBTQA+ rights, and socioeconomic development as they impact Inuit women throughout Canada.

[6] The organization is heavily involved in political activism and advocacy work focused on better legislation for Inuit women.