NTI and parents of Inuit students are launching a lawsuit against the Government of Nunavut (GN). Over many years, GN has failed to deliver on its commitment to provide Inuit language education. Now, by making recent amendments to Nunavut’s language laws, the government has explicitly changed course and broken its commitment to deliver Inuit language instruction across subjects after grade 4.

The Inuktut Education Innovation Fund (the Fund) was established to provide and enhance opportunities for Inuit to advance Inuit Language and Education in Nunavut’s education system. Funding from the Fund can be applied towards: •Research on innovative measure, education methods, curriculum development and best practices in the delivery of education in Inuit language and culture; and •Development of key resources, professional development opportunities and networks that provide for a system of supports to Inuit educators. Individual Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funding from the Fund. Applicants are asked to submit a proposal with a draft budget of expenses to support the project to ensure that it is in line with the objectives of the Fund. Applications to the Fund will be accepted until all funding is awarded for the year. Proposals submitted can be for a one-year or a two-year project. Only successful recipients will be contacted on the outcome of their application For more information, or to submit an application: Inuktut Education Innovation Fund Department of Social and Cultural Development Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. P.o. Box 638, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Email: Qanurtuuriaqta@tunngavik.com

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and the three Regional Inuit Associations (RIAs) are developing a Nunavut specific 10-year Action Plan that will identify goals and actionable steps that we can take to ensure the protection, reclamation, revitalization, and maintenance of Inuktut. The Nunavut specific action plan will be implemented in part with Inuit distinctions- based funding from the Indigenous Languages Component.

The Uqqujjait Innarnut-Elders Support Program is an extension of the existing Nunavut Elders Benefit Program. The Uqqujjait Innarnut-Elders Support Program adds support for a new group of Elders. The program will provide a monthly payment of $120 to Nunavut Inuit Elders born between January 1, 1949 and December 31, 1955.

Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) was created by NTI to manage surplus funds from the Common Experience Payment Fund of the Residential School Settlement Agreement. NTI’s Inuit Programs & Services Department administers the Tunngavik Foundation Scholarship Program and the Cultural & Healing Program on behalf of NTF.

NTI maintains and promotes the Inuit Firm Registry, asserts Inuit Economic Rights and Benefits, and supports Inuit in developing the Nunavut economy.

Jose Amaujaq Kusugak’s ability to inspire Inuit continues by NTI awarding two annual $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary academic studies in education, Inuit language, or the advancement of Inuit rights.

Research projects helping Inuit stop the transmission of tuberculosis.

Nunavut Harvesters Support Program (NHSP) is intended to relieve poverty among Inuit in Nunavut and to preserve and advance Inuit harvesting culture, heritage and traditional ways of life by providing Inuit in need with funding assistance for harvesting activities.

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is responsible for enrolling individuals in the Nunavut Agreement. The process is administered by NTI through the Department of Inuit Programs and Services, and the Community Enrolment Committees.