NR 08-37 REC ENG Reclamation Policy.doc
(September 23, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 1st Vice President James Eetoolook today announced that the NTI Board of Directors unanimously approved a Reclamation Policy for Inuit Owned Lands on Wednesday September 17, 2008 at a board meeting in Kugaaruk, Nunavut.Everyone was in agreement with the policy and everyone understood why it is important for Inuit to have a clear policy …
NR 08-36 QAU ENG Qauma 2009 sched.doc
(September 18, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has released the 2008/09 schedule for the Qauma Mobile Treatment Project.
The schedule for this year’s visits is as follows:
Qikiqtarjuaq Sept. 29 – Oct. 24
Coral Harbor Nov. 10 – Dec. 5
Grise Fiord Jan.12 – Feb. 6
Cambridge Bay Mar. 2 – 27
The Qauma Mobile Treatment Project focuses on the mental, physical, social and …
NR 08-35 LPA ENG Language Protection Act.doc
(September 18, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak is pleased to see the Legislative Assembly has passed Bill 7, the Inuit Language Protection Act.
This is a historic turning point for all dialects of the Inuit language in Nunavut. The act gives Nunavummiut a good foundation to systemically advance and protect the Inuit language. said NTI President Paul Kaludjak. …
NR 08-34 B21 ENG Education Act Not Ready.doc
(September 16, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Leaders of Nunavut’s Inuit organizations today collectively urged the Nunavut Legislative Assembly not to pass Bill 21, the proposed Education Act, in its current state.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Kivalliq Inuit Association, and Qikiqtani Inuit Association all believe that Bill 21 is not ready. In a submission to the Legislative Assembly’s Health and Education …
NR 08-33 BAF ENG NTI and Baffinland Sign Exploration Agreement.doc
(September 15, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 1st Vice President James Eetoolook today announced that NTI signed a mineral exploration agreement with Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation granting rights to explore a portion of Inuit Owned Lands parcel PI-17. This parcel, 150 kilometers south of Pond Inlet, was selected by Inuit during the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiations …
NR 08-32 PMO ENG NTI Meets with Prime Minister.doc
(August 29, 2008 – Inuvik, Northwest Territories) Nunavut Tunngavik Vice-President of Finance Raymond Ningeocheak met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, alongside other northern Aboriginal leaders, this past week in Inuvik.
Prime Minister Harper has been North before, but this is the first opportunity we have had to talk to him, Ningeocheak said. Hopefully we will be able to agree on common objectives, …
NR 08-30 IIB ENG IIBA Signed.doc
(August 22, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today with federal Environment Minister John Baird signed the Umbrella Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA) for Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and National Wildlife Areas. The historic signing, which took place this afternoon in Ottawa, brings to a close years of negotiations. This agreement paves the way for working together with the …
NR 08-29 MCC ENG NTI Welcomes Report.doc
(July 22, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Acting President James Eetoolook today welcomed the release of Neil McCrank’s report entitled Road to Improvement.
“There are three recommendations in this report that are specific to Nunavut, and we agree with them all,” said Eetoolook. One has already been carried out. The other two we look forward to completing.”
Road to Improvement is a …
NR 08-28 ESS ENG Youth Contest Winners.doc
(July 9, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today announced the winners of The 606 Contest, a contest for 15-year-old Inuit youth. The event was designed for Inuit born between Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1993.
In order to enter the contest, participants had to send in an essay explaining their thoughts on any aspect of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
I was …
NR 08-27 REC ENG Nunavut Day Grants Recipients.doc
(July 9, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak and Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik today announced the names of the successful recipients of the annual Kakiniit Grants Program. The program awards funds to students seeking to improve their cultural and academic skills. Both grants programs are open to Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA).
After review by a …
NR 08-26 APO ENG Residential Schools Apology.doc
(June 12, 2008 -Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Paul Kaludjak today accepted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s apology to Canada’s Aboriginal residential school students. Kaludjak was in Ottawa with NTI 1st Vice-President James Eetoolook to hear the apology.
Today, some closure is offered to former students and their families. The Government of Canada apology in the House of Commons is seen by many Inuit …
NR 08-25 KAK ENG Kakiniit Extended Deadline.doc
(June 4, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has extended the deadline for submissions for the Kakiniit Academic and Cultural Grants to June 20, 2008.
The grants program awards $1,000 to five students seeking to improve their cultural or traditional skills and $1,000 to five students enrolled in academic training at a post-secondary institution. Only Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) …
NR 08-24 BOW ENG 2nd Bowhead Hunt.doc
(June 3, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Wildlife Policy Advisory Committee comprised of the chairs of each of the regional wildlife organizations and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has selected the community of Hall Beach for a second bowhead whale hunt to take place in Nunavut this summer. The first community that was selected for a bowhead whale hunt will also to take place this …
NR 08-23 LAN ENG Language Protection Act.doc
(June 2, 2008 – – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The agenda for the sitting of the Legislative Assembly indicates that the Official Languages Act, Bill 6, will tentatively be read a third time during this sitting, without any reference to the Inuit Language Protection Act, Bill 7. This has Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. concerned about the fate of Bill 7.
NTI has participated extensively in the …
NR 08-22 BEA ENG Polar Bear Announcement.doc
(May 14, 2008 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Vice-President of Finance Raymond Ningeocheak said today he is disappointed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to list polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement was made this afternoon in Washington, D.C. by US Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthrone.
The decision is controversial because it defies actual …
NR 08-21 FIF ENG Nunavut Day Youth Contest.doc
(May 13, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on July 9, 2008. In honour of this event, NTI will host a number of special initiatives this summer, many of which have as their common theme the number 15.
NTI President Paul Kaludjak said one such initiative includes a contest for …
NR 08-20 NDG ENG 2008 Kakiniit Grant.doc
(April 11, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak and Premier Paul Okalik today announced that application forms for the 2008 Kakiniit Grants are now available.
The grants program awards $1,000 to five students seeking to improve their cultural or traditional skills and $1,000 to five students enrolled in academic training at a post-secondary institution. Only Beneficiaries of the Nunavut …
NR 08-19 AIR ENG Canadian North Schedule.doc
(March 20, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Paul Kaludjak today applauded Canadian North for implementing a new schedule and routes that reach more communities in Nunavut.
During our Board meetings and our annual general meetings, we have lobbied Canadian North officials to change their routes to better serve Inuit. We co-own the airline so it makes sense that it meets our needs, …
NR 08-18 WIN ENG NTI Elections Results.doc
(March 19, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced the results of the elections for the executive officer positions of president and vice-president of finance.
Incumbent Paul Kaludjak was elected president of NTI, beating out candidates Jack Anawak, Mickey Akavak and Abe Tagalik. Incumbent Raymond Ningeocheak was elected vice-president of finance, beating out candidates James T. Arreak and …
NR 08-17 BIL ENG Education Bill Delayed.doc
(March 12, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. supports the Nunavut Legislative Assembly’s motion that has given the Health and Education Standing Committee a 120-day extension to carefully consider Bill 21, the Education Act.
NTI has worked with the Department of Education and all other stakeholders in the development of Bill 21, and now NTI looks forward to working with the …
NR 08-13 CBC ENG All Candidates Forum.doc
(March 12, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced that CBC Radio will host an all candidates forum phone-in show on Tausunni for the nominees running for president and vice-president of finance in the upcoming NTI Elections, scheduled for March 18, 2008.
Candidates running for vice-president of finance will air live on Tausunni Thursday, Mar. 13 from …
NR 08-14 VOT ENG Voting Day.doc
(March 11, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorhceak today announced that Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2008 is Voting Day in the elections for president and vice-president of finance.
Competing for the position of president is Mickey Akavak, Jack Anawak, Paul Kaludjak, and Abraham Tagalik. Competing for the position of vice-president of finance is Jayko Aloolloo, James T. Arreak, and Raymond Ningeocheak. …
NR 08-12 ADV ENG Advance Polls.doc
(March 4, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorhceak today announced that Inuit can cast their ballots in an Advance Poll next Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, to elect a president and vice-president of finance.
Competing for the position of president is Mickey Akavak, Jack Anawak, Paul Kaludjak, and Abraham Tagalik. Competing for the position of vice-president of finance is Jayko Aloolloo, …
NR 08-16 TRA ENG NTI Transparent Operations.doc
(March 3, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq was simply misinformed when she made a reference about the lack of transparency in Inuit organizations during a recent legislative session. Transparency has long been one of the key principles under which NTI operates.
Beneficiaries have many ways to find out whether NTI is making decisions in their interest. Among other …
NR 08-15 EXT ENG Language Legislation Extension.doc
(March 3, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Acting President James Eetoolook today said the organization supports the Nunavut Legislative Assembly’s motion which gives the Ajauqtiit Standing Committee a 120-day extension to carefully consider Bill 6, the Official Languages Act, and Bill 7, the Inuit Language Protection Act.
The decision for more time was the right one, said Eetoolook. Bills 6 and …
NR 08-11 SEN ENG Senate Appearance.doc
(February 26, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Acting President James Eetoolook appeared today before the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples to speak about implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. As part of its study into implementation of land claims agreements
NR 08-09 ACF ENG All Candidates Forum.doc
(February 22, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced that Inuit Broadcasting Corporation would produce an all candidates forum phone-in show (Qanuq Isumavit?) for the nominees running for president and vice-president of finance in the upcoming NTI Elections, scheduled for March 18, 2008.
Qanuq Isumavit? will air live on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 from 8-9 p.m. EST …
NR 08-10 NOT ENG Notice of Election.doc
(February 20, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today gave official Notice of Election for the executive officer positions of president and vice-president of finance.
Competing for the position of president is Mickey Akavak of Kimmirut, Jack Anawak of Rankin Inlet, Paul Kaludjak of Iqaluit, and Abraham Tagalik of Iqaluit. Competing for the position of vice-president of finance …
NR 08-08 FIS ENG NTI Asks DFO to Reverse Decision.doc
(February 19, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today called on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to reverse their recent decision to transfer 1,900 metric tonnes of offshore turbot quota to fishing companies owned by non-Inuit in southern Canada.
The transfer of SeaFreez’s turbot quota to two non-Inuit-owned fishing companies based in southern …
NR 08-07 CUL ENG Culture and Society Report.doc
(February 13, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today released the Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society, entitled Saqqiqpuq: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education in Nunavut. The annual report is an annual obligation of Article 32.3.4 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and the 2005-07 report focuses on the education system in Nunavut.
Improving …
NR 08-04 END ENG Nomination Period Ends.doc
(February 12, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nomination Period for Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Elections will close Feb. 19, 2008 at 5 p.m. local time. Eligible candidates must file their nomination papers with the Chief Returning Officer by that time.
Elections for the NTI executive officer positions of President and Vice-President of Finance will be held March 18, 2008. Voters can head to advance …
NR 08-06 URA ENG NTI Grants Uranium Rights.doc
(February 7, 2008 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook today announced that NTI signed a memorandum of understanding with Kaminak Gold Corporation that includes the rights to explore for uranium on Inuit Owned Lands parcel RI-30. This parcel, 300 kilometres west of Rankin Inlet, was selected by Inuit during Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiations specifically because of …
NR 08-05 COM ENG NTI Elections Commissioner Named.doc
(February 6, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced that Sandy Kusugak was appointed by the NTI Board of Directors to serve as Elections Commissioner for the NTI Elections to be held March 18, 2008.
The term of the NTI Elections Commissioner is Feb. 5 – May 4, 2008. In her role, Kusugak will review …
NR 08-04 LAN ENG NTI Celebrates Language Week.doc
(February 5, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Following the onset of Language Week in Nunavut yesterday, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Paul Kaludjak encouraged Inuit across the territory to speak Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut to the best of their ability on a regular basis. Recent data released by Statistics Canada shows there has been a decrease in the amount of Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun spoken …
NR 08-03 NOM ENG Nomination Period Opens.doc
(January 29, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that Nomination Period for NTI Elections will open Feb. 5, 2008. The Nomination Period will remain open for two weeks, closing Feb. 19, 2008.
Elections for the NTI Executive Officer positions of President and Vice-President of Finance are scheduled for March 18, 2008. Voters can head to advance polls March 11, 2008, and …
NR 08-02 PHO ENG Photo Contest Winner.doc
(January 24, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak announced today that Niore Iqalukjuak of Arctic Bay won NTI’s 2007 Photo of the Year Contest. Iqalukjuak won $1,000 in prize money and an enlarged copy of his photograph after a selection committee composed of NTI employees judged the 2007 winners of the Photo of the Month Contest.
I offer my congratulations …
NR 08-01 YIR ENG Year-in-Review Program.doc
(January 10, 2008 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will broadcast tonight the annual live, two-hour Year-in-Review televised program on the Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN) Northern Service from 9-11 p.m. EST.
President Paul Kaludjak, 1st Vice-President James Eetoolook and Vice-President of Finance Raymond Ningeocheak will all participate in the broadcast with well-known host and former CBC personality Moses Atagoyuk.
NTI organizes the annual …
NR 07-29 YIR ENG Year-in-Review Program.doc
(December 12, 2007 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will broadcast the annual live, two-hour Year-in-Review televised program on the Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN) Northern Service on Jan. 10, 2008 from 9-11 p.m. EST.
President Paul Kaludjak, 1st Vice-President James Eetoolook and Vice-President of Finance Raymond Ningeocheak will all participate in the broadcast with well-known host and former CBC personality Moses Atagoyuk.
NTI …
NR 07-28 INT ENG Intrusive Wildlife Research.doc
(December 5, 2007 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) 2nd Vice-President Raymond Ningeocheak today called on federal and territorial governments to halt intrusive scientific wildlife research. Ningeocheak’s comments follow resolutions unanimously passed at NTI’s Annual General Meeting in Rankin Inlet last week.
Inuit have said for years that Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit must be incorporated into any scientific research in Nunavut, especially when it comes …
NR 07-27 OMI ENG Inuk Lawyer Hired by NTI.doc
(December 5, 2007 -Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak announced today that NTI hired Sandra Omik to work as legal counsel to NTI. Omik, originally from Pond Inlet, is a member of the Nunavut Bar Association and a graduate of the Akitsiraq Law Program. Omik graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Victoria.
I am pleased …
NR 07-26 AGM ENG AGM Wraps Up.doc
(December 5, 2007 -Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Annual General Meeting members met last week in Rankin Inlet. As well as approving the audited financial statements from the previous fiscal year and adopting the budget for 2008/09, members approved a number of important resolutions, including the Inuit right to education in the Inuit language, sovereignty, stalled Inuit Impacts and Benefits Agreements, several wildlife-related …
NR 07-25 BUD ENG Membership Approves Budget.doc
(December 3, 2007 -Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Annual General Meeting members approved the proposed budget for the 2008/09 fiscal year last week in Rankin Inlet.
The $40 million budget provides NTI, Regional Inuit Associations, and Inuit Heritage Trust with the financial resources required to carry out regular activities.
This budget stays within the strict spending limits we imposed upon ourselves as we …
NR 07-24 ELE ENG Chief Returning Officer.doc
(November 27, 2007 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that Adamee Itorcheak and Ayaya Marketing and Communications will serve as Chief Returning Officer for the upcoming NTI Elections, scheduled for March 18, 2008.
Beneficiaries will elect the positions of President and Vice-President of Finance. Members of the NTI Annual General Meeting will be asked this week to approve a resolution to …
NR 07-23 IPG ENG IPG Funding Increased.doc
(November 20, 2007 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today reacted to news that funding levels for the Institutions of Public Government have been increased by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
NTI has pushed the Government of Canada to commit to increased funding levels for the IPGS since implementation contract negotiations for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement began …
NR 07-23 ACT ENG Education Act Flawed.doc
(November 7, 2007 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Bill 21, the Education Act, received second reading in the Legislative Assembly today. This concludes the two-year working relationship between Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and the Government of Nunavut as co-chairs and participants in the Education Act Steering Committee process.
Education Act Steering Committee members were able to come to a consensus agreement on many of the issues in …
NR 07-22 REC ENG Nunavut Day Grants Recipients.doc
(November 7, 2007 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak and Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik today announced the names of the successful recipients of the annual grant programs launched on Nunavut Day. Entitled Kakiniit, Nunavut Day Cultural and Academic Grants, one scholarship awards funds to students seeking to improve their cultural skills, while the other awards funds to students enrolled …
NR 07-21 INU ENG News Release Auditor Generals Report.doc
(October 31, 2007 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Paul Kaludjak today said the implementation failures surrounding the Inuvialuit Final Agreement are further evidence that federal land claims implementation policies are not working and are in need of early, fundamental and far-reaching reform. Kaludjak made his comments following the release of Auditor General Sheila Fraser’s report yesterday.The Auditor General has also …
NR 07-21 PBL ENG Polar Bear Listing.doc
(October 20, 2007 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 2nd Vice-President Raymond Ningeocheak says if the United States list the Polar Bears as threatened under its Endangered Species Act, it would be more harmful to the Polar Bears, as it would undermine the co-management system that’s already in place in Nunavut.
The Board of Directors passed a resolution adamantly opposing the …
NR 07-20 NLA ENG News Release Terminology Workshop.doc
(October 19, 2007 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Elders, interpreter/translators, and Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) resource people from across Nunavut met this week for a joint Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and Government of Nunavut (GN) Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth terminology workshop.
Workshop participants focused on the most important terms and concepts of the NLCA. The goal of the workshop was to …
NR 07-19 QAU ENG Qauma Project Schedule.doc
(September 27, 2007 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today released this year’s schedule for the Qauma Mobile Treatment Project.
In 2007/08, the project will deliver healing and treatment services in four Nunavut communities as identified by a steering committee comprised of former residential school students from Nunavut. Healers will form a team to travel to communities for one month periods to provide healing …
