Kilikvak Kabloona is an Inuk leader known for her work in Inuit rights, public service, community wellness, and northern governance. Born and raised in Baker Lake, she developed strong ties to Inuit culture, the land, and community life.
She joined the Government of Nunavut in 2004 as a political advisor and later became Associate Deputy Minister responsible for Quality of Life, contributing to suicide-prevention work, wellness supports, and plans for Nunavut’s first trauma and addictions treatment centre.
From 2018 to 2026, Kabloona served as the first woman Chief Executive Officer of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, supporting implementation of the Nunavut Agreement and advancing Inuit self-determination, land claims, social policy, and rights.
She studied at Thompson Rivers University and earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. An avid hunter and seamstress, she remains closely connected to Inuit traditions and Nunavut foods.
"I believe reconciliation grows when Indigenous knowledge and culture shape our systems. When Indigenous ways of understanding, caring, and decision making guide public institutions, we build a more vibrant, thriving, and enriching society that benefits all Canadians."
Kilikvak Kabloona