In a country known for abundance, how can 80% of households in some regions still face hunger?

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Blair Williams, Co-Chair and Director of the Poverty Reduction Division in the Government of Nunavut, shares how communities in the Canadian Arctic are facing challenges with strength, resilience, and a vision for lasting change.

Blair reveals how food insecurity, housing shortages, and systemic inequality are woven into daily life in Nunavut, where people face some of the highest food costs and lowest incomes in the country. He explains why common solutions like food banks or agricultural programs don't always apply, and what meaningful community-led responses actually look like.

You'll hear why short-term aid isn't enough and how a two-generation approach could shift the future of food security in the North.

Witness what resilience looks like in the face of hunger. Tune in to the full episode of When 80% Go Hungry: Hidden Food Insecurity in Nunavut with Blair Williams.

Blair Williams is the Director of Poverty Reduction in the Department of Family Services for the Government of Nunavut, where he leads strategic initiatives to address food insecurity, poverty, and homelessness across the territory. Through the collaborative Makimaniq Plan, Blair works with Inuit organizations, government departments, and community partners to build resilient local economies and strengthen income support systems. His community-driven leadership style ensures that policy reflects the lived realities of Nunavut, prioritizing culturally grounded, locally informed solutions.

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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto's first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.

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