NTI Applauds Air Greenland’s Announcement Regarding Scheduled flights Between Iqaluit and Nuuk, Greenland.

(January 23, 2012 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today applauds Air Greenland’s announcement to open scheduled flights between Nuuk, Greenland and Iqaluit.
“Inuit between the two circumpolar regions have longed the access for an air link. The announcement brought exciting news for many families across Nunavut, as there is a historical [...]

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Iqaluit – February 22/23, 2012

The ASIST workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people around the world have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop.
Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.
Dates: February 22/23 (Wednesday/Thursday)
Duration: 2 full days; 8:30 am to 5 pm
Community: Iqaluit
Training Location: Nunavut Arctic College — Nunatta Campus
Language of Instruction: English
Instructors: Dawn Stewart, Jack Hicks and Sunday Thomas

Contact: Jack Hicks — jhicks@arcticcollege.ca / phone 979-7298 / fax 979-7109

Registration: Seats are limited, and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. There is a $50 fee to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. If you are a GN employee, you need to have your supervisor sign the attached application/consent form. Your department or agency will be billed for your fee. If you work for a municipal government or an Inuit organization, you also need to have your supervisor sign the attached application/consent form. Your employer will be billed for your fee. Anyone else is very welcome to apply for the course, and must submit a cheque for $50 in addition to their completed application form.

Send to: Jack Hicks, jhicks@arcticcollege.ca / phone 979-7298 / fax 979-7109

APPLICATION FORM
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Iqaluit – February 22/23, 2012
I wish to take the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop being offered by Nunavut Arctic College on October 3/4, 2011. I understand that participation in the full two days is required. I commit to showing up on time at 8:30 each morning.
Name (print): __________________________________
E-Mail: __________________________________
Home phone: _____________________ Work phone: ______________________
Employees of GN departments/agencies, Inuit organizations or municipal governments must have this section signed off by their supervisor:
I am the supervisor of this course applicant. I agree to this employee taking the ASIST workshop on the dates specified. I am aware that my division/organization will be billed $50 upon receipt of this form. I am aware that this amount will not be refunded if the applicant withdraws from the course, or if he/she fails to attend.
Name (print): __________________________________
Position: _________________________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________________
Name of departmental finance person to whom the invoice should be sent:
_________________________________________________________

NTI Collecting Names of Former Kivalliq Hall Students

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that NTI is collecting names of students who lived at Kivalliq Hall while attending high school in Rankin Inlet in the 1980s.

NTI is collecting the information to help with legal action the organization is mounting to have Kivalliq Hall added to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement [...]

NTI Announces 2011 Photo of the Year Contest Winner

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. officials today selected the 2011 Photo of the Year. Ipeelee Itorcheak of Iqaluit was awarded $1,000 in prize money for his photograph, entitled Passing Narwhal. Itorcheak also received an enlarged copy of his photograph, and the honour of having his photograph appear as the cover of the organization’s annual report.

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