05/05/2023
If you don’t know, an amauti (plural amautiit) is a traditional Inuk woman’s parka fitted with a hood for carrying babies. The design of an amauti varies according to region, but regardless of style, the garment is an unmistakable symbol of Inuit women. This project serves to honour the lives and legacies of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Gender-Diverse Inuit and to raise awareness of the ongoing violence. If you want to learn more visit pauktuutit.ca