Media Centre - 2010 September

Government Housing Predicament Unacceptable to Inuit

Released | September 24, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today called the deficiencies of the Nunavut Housing Corporation unacceptable.
“It is unacceptable for the NHC to spend an estimated $110 million more than the $300 million allotted to build public housing in Nunavut. Unfortunately, this is only one example of how NHC is not meeting the needs [...]

NTI Disappointed with Firearms Registry Vote

Released | September 23, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook expressed disappointment following last night’s vote by MPs in the House of Commons to uphold the Firearms Registry. MPs voted to save the registry 153-151.
“NTI is disappointed the Firearms Registry will remain in place. This will continue to make it more difficult for Inuit to acquire firearms for [...]

NTI Board Resolutions - August, 2010, Apex, Nunavut

Released | September 17, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

NTI Supports the Abolition of Long Gun Registry

Released | September 15, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today called on MPs to vote in favour of abolishing the Firearms Registry when the issue comes before the House of Commons on September 22nd.
“NTI fully supports the safe use of firearms,” said Eetoolook, “But the Firearms Act does not take account of the realities [...]

High Arctic Exile Monument unveiling - Resolute

Released | September 9, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

The photos below are from the High Arctic Exiles Monument unveiling ceremony in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. Click on the photo to view the high-res copy.
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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. reserves all rights to these images. The images may be used for not-for-profit purposes with credit to “Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (Ed Maryarma)”. These images may not [...]

Monuments to Commemorate High Arctic Exiles Unveiled

Released | September 9, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today unveiled a monument commissioned to commemorate the Inuit forcibly relocated to Resolute Bay from Inukjuak in the 1950s. A second monument will be unveiled in Grise Fiord on Friday, September 10.
“The unveiling of the monuments is an important step in helping Inuit find closure and healing from [...]

AGM Notice

Released | September 7, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Notice is hereby given to the membership of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. that the 2010 Annual General Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will be held Oct. 26-28, 2010. The Annual General Meeting will commence at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 26, 2010 in Rankin Inlet. Business to be transacted shall include presentation of the Auditor’s Report, presentation of [...]

2010-09-03 Statement of Defence - Government of Nunavut - Third Party Action

Released | September 3, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Monuments being prepared for unveiling

Released | September 2, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

The High Arctic Exiles Monuments in Resolute and Grise Fiord are being prepared for unveiling on September 8 and 10 respectively.
The unveiling ceremony will be held in Resolute at 3PM on September 8. The unveiling ceremony in Grise Fiord will begin at 3PM on September 10. Photos of the unveiling will be available at www.tunngavik.com.
In 2008, Nunavut Tunngavik [...]

Nunavut Tunngavik Clarifies Policies and Suspension

Released | September 1, 2010 | Print this article

(September 1, 2010 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)
1. The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. policies have been reviewed and reaffirmed since 2008, which includes and not limited to, the NTI Credit Card Policy, NTI Expenditure Policy, NTI Travel Policy and the NTI Executive Compensation Policy (the “Relevant Policies”). These were reviewed and approved by the NTI Executive in [...]

Chief Returning Officer Appointed for NTI Elections

Released | September 1, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that Lori Idlout and Ayaya Marketing and Communications will serve as Chief Returning Officer for the upcoming NTI Elections, scheduled for December 13, 2010. Beneficiaries will elect two vice-presidents.
Upon being named Chief Returning Officer, Ayaya announced several key dates related to the NTI election. The dates are as follows:
· November [...]

Nominations for the 2011 National Aboriginal Achievement Award close Sept 22., 2010

Released | September 1, 2010 | No Comments | Print this article

The National Aboriginal Achievement Awards honour and celebrate the most outstanding Aboriginal people in the country.
The nomination deadline for the 2011 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards is fast approaching and accepting nominations until September 22, 2010.
The awards are recognized spiritual, political, cultural, social, academic, youth, and economic leaders who have served as an inspiration [...]