PRESS RELEASE – Bridging the Gap: National Nutrition Month Highlights Need to Address Cancer and Nutrition Gaps for Urban Inuit in Ottawa

Ottawa, ON, March 18, 2026 – As Canada marks National Nutrition Month in March, attention is being drawn to the intersection of food security, cultural identity, health and wellbeing – particularly for Indigenous communities. For Inuit living in urban centres, these challenges are especially pronounced. Ottawa, home to the largest Inuit community outside of Nunavut, is at the frontline for a specialized initiative aimed at addressing the disproportionately high rates of cancer among Inuit which is a critical health crisis.