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Former head of Manitoba Inuit Association facing sex assault charges in Nunavut

On Wednesday, Winnipeg police arrested Nastania Mullin, former CEO of the Manitoba Inuit Association , on a Canada-wide warrant. Mullin faces seven sexual assault charges involving four complainants for incidents allegedly occurring in Iqaluit between 2003 and 2023.
The RCMP investigation began in October 2025 after multiple adult complainants came forward, emerging amid the broader 'Inuit Me Too' movement that mobilized to hold leadership accountable. The grassroots movement, launched in October, targeted abusers in positions of power across Inuit organizations.
Mullin served as CEO of the MIA until November 2025, when the board terminated his role following abuse allegations. He is now suing the organization, seeking $646,500 for 2.5 years of lost wages and benefits plus $75,000 in damages.
Tara Qunngaataq Tootoo Fotheringham, president of the Amautiit Nunavut Inuit Women's Association, said the arrest provides validation to complainants. "They know that this is only the next step," Fotheringham said, adding that abuse by those in power is no longer acceptable.
Authorities are holding Mullin in custody until Nunavut RCMP can transport him to Iqaluit for his first court appearance. No date has been set for proceedings, and none of the charges have been proven in court.

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Former Manitoba Inuit Association CEO arrested on sexual assault charges

Nastania Mullin, 39, was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant issued by the Nunavut RCMP. He was arrested at a home in Winnipeg Wednesday, police said in a news release.

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