Media Centre - 2011 January

Nunavut Tunngavik Mourns the Loss of Jose Kusugak

Released | January 19, 2011 |  Print this article

Jose Kusugak was awarded the Elijah Menarik Award by CBC North late last year.
Photo by: Franco Buscemi
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today said the Board of Directors and employees of NTI were all deeply grieving the loss of treasured friend, colleague, and mentor, Jose Kusugak. Jose passed away last night [...]

Claims Policy Statement GNWT & Yukon 1986

Released | January 14, 2011 |  Print this article

Claims Policy Statement GNWT & Yukon 1986

Nunavut Political Accord 1992

Released | January 14, 2011 |  Print this article

Nunavut Political Accord 1992

NTI Applies for Judicial Review over Narwhal Tusk Ban

Released | January 13, 2011 |  Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that NTI filed an application for judicial review in the Federal Court challenging the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ decision to ban export of narwhal tusks and related products from 17 Nunavut communities.
DFO notified NTI of the ban by an undated letter in December. NTI was not [...]

Health Canada announcement for Taima TB project

Released | January 13, 2011 |  Print this article

First of all, I would like to acknowledge Minister Aglukkaq and commend her for the support she has given to TAIMA TB.
This shows the Federal Government’s willingness to help address a very significant public health concern in Nunavut, and it is appreciated.
I would also like to thank the partners standing here with me today, Premier [...]

NTI Welcomes New Seal Market Agreement with China

Released | January 12, 2011 |  Print this article

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie said Inuit welcome the new sealing agreement Canada will sign with China this week, as announced today by federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea.
The new agreement allows Canada to export edible seal products to China. Canada is the only country permitted to export edible seal products to China under the [...]