Natan Obed facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Natan Obed
Obed in 2016
Preceded by	Terry Audla
15th President of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Incumbent
Assumed office September 2015
Personal details
Born	1975/1976 (age 48–49) Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Alma mater	Tufts University

Natan Obed is an important leader in Canada. He has been the president of an organization called Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) since 2015. This group works to protect the rights and interests of Inuit people across Canada.

Natan Obed's Early Life

Natan Obed was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, in 1976. He grew up in Nain, Nunatsiavut, which he considers his true hometown. As a teenager, he moved to Maine, USA, with his mother.

He received a scholarship to Tufts University in Boston. There, he studied English and American Studies. After finishing college, he moved back to Canada.

He worked for the Labrador Inuit Association. He also became the Director of Social and Cultural Development for Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. This organization helps protect the rights of Inuit in Nunavut.

Natan Obed's Political Journey

In 2008, Natan Obed ran for president of Nunatsiavut. He was not elected at that time.

On September 17, 2015, Natan Obed was elected president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). This is a big national organization that represents all Inuit people in Canada.

Climate Change Efforts

In 2016, Natan Obed wrote a report about climate change. It was called "Inuit Priorities for Canada's Climate Strategy." This report shared ideas from Canadian Inuit about their homelands.

In 2019, the Canadian government promised $1 million to help put these ideas into action. This shows how important his work is for the environment.

Recognized as a Leader

In 2018, a magazine called Maclean's named him one of five politicians to watch. This means they thought he was an important leader to keep an eye on.

Natan Obed currently lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut. He lives there with his wife and their two sons.