Kilikvak Kabloona
Episode notes
In this episode of Q's Corner, we're honoured to welcome Kilikvak Kabloona, an Inuk leader whose career has been dedicated to advancing Inuit rights, strengthening communities, and supporting self-determination across Nunavut.
Born and raised in Baker Lake, Kilikvak has spent her career serving Inuit through leadership in public service and northern governance. She began working with the Government of Nunavut in 2004 as a political advisor to cabinet ministers and premiers before being appointed Associate Deputy Minister responsible for Quality of Life. In that role, she contributed to government efforts to address Nunavut's suicide crisis and helped support the development of a funded five-year action plan focused on wellness, mental health, and the creation of Nunavut's first trauma and addictions treatment centre.
From 2018 to 2026, Kilikvak served as the first woman Chief Executive Officer of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), working alongside elected Inuit leadership to advance the implementation of the Nunavut Agreement and advocate for Inuit rights, self-determination, land claims implementation, and social policy.
A graduate of Thompson Rivers University and the University of Calgary, Kilikvak combines her professional experience with a lifelong connection to Inuit culture and community. An avid hunter and seamstress, she continues to embrace traditional Inuit ways of life and values, reflecting the importance of Inuit knowledge, language, culture, and community-based leadership.
In this episode, Kilikvak shares insights from her years in public service, discusses the importance of Inuit-led decision-making, and reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing Nunavut today. Join us for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and building a stronger future for Inuit communities.