Aaju Peter- Lawyer, Activist, Twice Colonized (Film)

Aaju Peter is an activist, lawyer, educator and clothing designer, most famous for her work defending the rights of the Inuit in Canada and Greenland. She travels the world to raise awareness of the challenges Inuit communities face, and fights to preserve their language and culture, especially the seal hunt. 

Peter has led an extraordinary life. The film Twice Colonized is an in-depth, intimate look at her strength, determination and dedication.

Learn more about Aaju Peter’s advocacy of the Inuit Language

Learn more about the Qimaavik Women’s Shelter in Iqaluit, the only women’s shelter in Nunavut that provides safe shelter, crisis intervention and victim advocacy to Inuit women and their children impacted by violence.