Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
William David has a robust background in legal affairs and economic development, currently serving as the Director of Legal Affairs at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami since June 2022. Previously, William held multiple leadership roles at the Assembly of First Nations including Director of Economic Development and Director of Lands, Territories and Resources. With extensive experience as a Legal Advisor and Senior Advisor across various organizations, William also contributed to academia as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa. William's legal expertise is complemented by degrees from the University of Ottawa (LL.B.), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (SB in Environmental Engineering Science), and a Graduate Certificate in Mining Law from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School.
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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is the national representative organization for Inuit in Canada, the majority of whom live in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland encompassing 51 communities across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (Northwest Territories), Nunavut, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), and Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador). Inuit Nunangat makes up 40 percent of Canada’s land area and 72 percent of its coastline. ITK represents the rights and interests of Inuit at the national level through a democratic governance structure that represents all Inuit regions. ITK advocates for policies, programs, and services to address the social, cultural, political, and environmental issues facing our people.