Tania Monaghan
Senior Legal Advisor
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Gatineau, Québec

 

Tania is a member of the Cree Nation of Wemindji, Eeyou Istchee Quebec. Her career has spanned from advocacy in social justice to working directly with First Nations communities, as well as regional and national Indigenous organizations. In her current role as Senior Legal Advisor with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national representative organization for Inuit in Canada, much of her time is devoted to promoting and advocating for Inuit and Indigenous Rights in Canada. Over the years, some of her most memorable experiences include time spent on the land, visiting with knowledge keepers learning about community history, governance, and visions for the future.