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NTI Distributes Community Recognition Award

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(November 3, 2004 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today honoured a Rankin Inlet resident during a feast organized as part of NTI’s 2004 Annual General Meeting.
Dominic Kasadluak received the Community Recognition Award for the vast contributions he has made to his community. Kasadluak volunteers for numerous committees including recreation, justice, health, Canada Day, the Christmas games committee and the organizing …

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NTI Issues Second Call for Proposals for Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Oral History Project

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(October 29, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today issued a Second Call for Proposals for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) Oral History Project. The Second Call is designed to give Inuit Beneficiaries and Nunavut residents another opportunity to secure funding for NLCA oral history work they wish to pursue.
Though NTI received several worthwhile and interesting submissions during …

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NTI to hold Annual General Meeting in Rankin Inlet

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(October 27, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Leaders from Nunavut’s Inuit organizations will gather in Rankin Inlet for the Annual General Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. next week, Nov. 2-4, 2004.
The meeting will draw nearly 100 participants to the community, including the NTI Executive and Board of Directors. Executive and Board members from the three Regional Inuit Associations will also participate.
AGM delegates will discuss …

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NTI Commends Federal Government on Development of Northern Strategy

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(October 5, 2004 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today applauded the federal government’s decision to work with the Territories to develop the first-ever comprehensive strategy for the North. The announcement was made by the Right Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s Governor-General, as she delivered the Speech from the Throne this afternoon.
The development of the Northern Strategy was raised earlier this year …

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Nunavut Economic Forum Board Discusses Economic Development with Minister of State (Northern Development)

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(September 27, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Economic Forum President Monica Ell today formally presented Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Minister of State (Northern Development), and Nunavut MP Nancy-Karetak-Lindell with a new report on Nunavut’s economic development, called Qanijijuq (Preparing for the Journey).
The Nunavut Economic Forum produced Qanijijuq this fall in response to preliminary discussions held with the Hon. Larry Bagnell (Parliamentary Secretary for Indian …

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NTI Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day

NR 04-29 SUI ENG Suicide Prevention Day.doc
(September 9, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) A day before the international community recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today acknowledged the extensive suicide prevention work being undertaken by Nunavummiut.
Whether it is the critical frontline work being done at the community level, or the efforts of the newly-formed Isaksimagit Innusirmi Katujjigatigiit (Embrace Life Council), many …

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NTI Launches Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Oral History Project

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(August 23, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today launched the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Oral History Project. The project is the result of a 2003 NTI Board of Directors resolution that called for immediate steps to be taken to capture the oral history surrounding the negotiation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA).
Generations of Inuit were involved in the negotiations …

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NTI Applauds DFO’s Decision to support the Baffin Fisheries Coalition

NR 04-27 DFO ENG Baffin Fisheries Coalition.doc
(July 15, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) 2nd Vice-President Raymond Ningeocheak today applauded Fisheries Minister Geoff Regan’s decision to stand by the Baffin Fisheries Coalition’s request to use MV Inuksuk in the NAFO 0A Turbot Fishery.
This decision by Minister Regan is a significant step in the right direction to help us build Nunavut’s commercial fishery, said NTI’s Second Vice-President …

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Minority Government Will Be Good for Nunavut: NTI President

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(June 29, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Paul Kaludjak today said that the Liberal minority government situation created by yesterday’s federal election will be good for Nunavut, making Ottawa more responsive to the needs of Inuit and other Aboriginal People across Canada.
Since 1993 when the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement was signed, we’ve had a majority government, and it’s sometimes …

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Inuit Organizations, Government Sign MOU for Wildlife Act Regulations

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(June 3, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Key organizations involved in the Nunavut Wildlife Act today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) continuing the Nunavut Wildlife Legislation Working Group.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) and the Government of Nunavut (GN) were all signatories to the important document that sets out the terms of reference for the development of the Regulations …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Names Government Relations Advisor

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(May 26, 2004 Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today announced that Joanasie Akumalik will become NTI’s first Government Relations Advisor, operating out of the organization’s Ottawa office. Akumalik will report to NTI’s Chief Executive Officer.
This position was created as a result of a Board of Directors 2003 resolution that called for the development of a comprehensive political strategy in support …

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NTI Releases Plain Language Guide to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

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(May 25, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today released a Plain Language Guide to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA). Entitled Tukisittiarniqsaujumaviit, or, Would you like to have better understanding, the Guide was published to help Inuit better understand their benefits and rights under the NLCA.
The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement is the foundation of Nunavut and it is important that people …

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NTI Releases Final Report on Elders’ Conference on Climate Change in Nunavut

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(May 19, 2004 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 1st Vice-President James Eetoolook today released the Final Report on the Elders’ Conference on Climate Change in Nunavut.
Eighteen Inuit Elders from across Nunavut gathered in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, in 2001 to discuss their observations on the impact of climate change and global warming on Nunavut’s environment. This report is a specific recording …

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NTI Says Federal Government Short-Changed GN on Resources for Land Claim Implementation

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(May 18, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) In assessing the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Budget tabled today in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), charged Ottawa with continuing to short-change the GN on resources for meeting its obligations under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA), and particularly, on Article 23.
The GN Budget tabled today has pretty much managed to hold the line and …

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NTI Releases the Annual Report on Inuit Culture and Society

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(May 11, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today released the Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society.
The Annual Report was prepared and released in accordance with Article 32 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The Social and Cultural Development Department of the land claims organization is tasked with writing the report on behalf of NTI.
The …

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Nunavut Economic Forum Selects New Board Members and Officers

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(May 4, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Members of the Nunavut Economic Forum (NEF) today wrapped up their first Annual General Meeting in Iqaluit. The meeting represented a major turning point for Nunavut’s economy as the more than 50 participants began the process of establishing and implementing priorities laid out in the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy.
Since the release of the territory’s first Economic …

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NTI Responds on Missile Defence Agreement

NR 04-20 MIS ENG Missile Defence Agreement.doc
(April 29, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Reacting to reports that Canada has agreed to sign onto U.S. plans for a missile defence shield for North America, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) today released correspondence indicating that the federal government has contravened its obligations to consult with Inuit.
NTI wrote to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bill Graham in March 2002 calling on Canada to consult …

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DISABILITIES CONFERENCE WRAPS UP IN IQALUIT

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(April 23, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. 2nd Vice-President Raymond Ningeocheak announced today that the three-day Nunavut Disabilities Task Force Meeting in Iqaluit was successful.
As the organizing force behind the initial meeting of the task force, NTI brought together disabled Nunavummiut, as well as representatives from the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Canada and the Regional Inuit Associations. Many Iqaluit residents …

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NTI President Calls for Action on Nunavut Housing Needs

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(April 20, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to outline the elements of an innovative ten-year housing strategy to tackle Nunavut’s housing crisis. The strategy is being jointly developed between NTI and the Government of Nunavut.
Kaludjak’s presentation followed his participation yesterday in the first …

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NTI Applauds Formation of Federal Inuit Secretariat

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(April 19, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today applauded Prime Minister Paul Martin’s announcement of the creation of an Inuit Secretariat within the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs (DIAND).
The Prime Minister made the announcement during his opening address to the participants of the Aboriginal Summit in Ottawa:
Inuit leaders have for years pointed to the absence of a secretariat …

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Eetoolook Takes on Vice-President of Finance Role

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(March 26, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Paul Kaludjak today announced that James Eetoolook has taken on the role of Acting Vice-President of Finance. Eetoolook also currently serves as NTI’s 1st Vice-President.
I have complete confidence in Mr. Eetoolook’s abilities to hold down both positions, said Kaludjak. He is an extremely experienced and competent leader and will do an excellent job.
Kaludjak stepped …

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NTI Elections Bring in New President and 2nd Vice-President

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(March 17, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Helen Klengenberg today announced the results of the elections for President and 2nd Vice-President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Paul Kaludjak was elected President of NTI, beating incumbent Cathy Towtongie by 227 votes. Raymond Ningeocheak was re-elected 2nd Vice-President after beating his opponents in a landslide victory. Ningeocheak received 3,131 votes, for a total of …

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Inuit Beneficiaries Head to the Polls to Vote

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(March 9, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Helen Klengenberg today announced that Inuit beneficiaries will head to the polls March 16, 2004 to elect a President and 2nd Vice-President to the Executive of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Presidential candidates include:Archie AngnakakBen KovicPaul KaludjakCathy Towtongie
Candidates for 2nd Vice-President include:Stanley AnablakJeannie EvalikRaymond NingeocheakHezekiah Oshutapik
Inuit who are Canadian citizens, 16 years of age or older …

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Advance Polls Will Open in NTI Elections

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(March 1, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI Elections Chief Returning Officer Helen Klengenberg today announced that Advance Polls would be open in all Nunavut communities next Monday, March 8, 2004 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time
Advance Polls give eligible Nunavummiut the opportunity to vote ahead of time if they are unable to cast their ballots on Voting Day, March 16, 2004.
Voters are …

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Nunavut Land Claims Body Links Auditor-General’s Report and Throne Speech Promises

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(February 10, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today applauded the report Auditor-General Sheila Fraser tabled in Parliament, linking it to the promises confirmed in last week’s Speech from the Throne.
Chapter Eight of Ms. Fraser’s report examines the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development’s mismanagement of the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Her report also highlights how poorly …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. to React to Auditor-General’s Report

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(February 9, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will hold a press conference tomorrow, Feb. 10, to officially react to Auditor-General Sheila Fraser’s report.
Chapter Eight of Ms. Fraser’s report deals with the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and their mismanagement of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement. Ms. Fraser’s report will also shed light …

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NTI Praises Federal Decision to Cancel Proposed Consent Form

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(February 5, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today praised federal Health Minister Pierre Pettigrew’s decision to cancel the requirement for Inuit and First Nations peoples to sign a consent health form in order to receive Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. was pleased to hear that Health Canada has finally put an end to this invasive and inappropriate initiative. We were …

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NTI Elections Releases Official List of Candidates for President and 2nd Vice-President

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(January 30, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today released the official list of candidates running for President and 2nd Vice-President in the NTI Elections, March 16, 2004.
A total of eight individuals will compete for the two NTI Executive positions.
Official Candidates for NTI President include:Archie Angnakak – IqaluitPaul Kaludjak – Rankin InletBen Kovic – IqaluitCathy Towtongie – Rankin Inlet
Official Candidates for NTI 2nd …

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NTI Board of Directors Meeting Wraps up in Cambridge Bay

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(January 27, 2004 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. wrapped up its quarterly Board of Directors meeting in Cambridge Bay last week. The meeting, the last before NTI began its election campaign period this week, was held Jan. 21-22, 2004.
During the meeting, the Board passed a total of 13 resolutions, including the authorization of core funding and economic development outstanding payments to …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. releases the names of candidates running for President and 2nd Vice-President

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(January 27, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced the candidates running for President and 2nd Vice-President in the NTI Elections, March 16, 2004.
When the nomination period closed yesterday, Monday, January 26, 2004, a total of eight individuals were nominated for the two NTI Executive positions.
Nominees for NTI President include:Archie Angnakak – IqaluitPaul Kaludjak – Rankin InletBen Kovic – Iqaluit

Transition to new NTI department complete

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(January 16, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today announced the transition to the Social and Cultural Development Department from the Nunavut Social Development Council (NSDC) was complete.
The transition began more than a year ago when the NTI Board of Directors decided to assume responsibility for Inuit rights and obligations under Article 32 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA). To carry out …

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Budget Passes for Nunavut Harvesters Support Program

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(January 14, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that the budget for the Nunavut Harvesters Support Program was approved by the Nunavut Trust. The budget, which operates on the calendar year cycle, projects total expenditures of nearly $4.2 million this year.
I am sure Inuit Beneficiaries agree that this is one of the most important programs NTI offers. By allocating more …

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NTI Elections Nomination Period to Open

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(January 5, 2004 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that the Nomination Period for NTI Elections will open next week, Jan. 12, 2004. The Nomination Period will remain open for two weeks and closes Jan. 26, 2004.
The positions of NTI President and 2nd Vice-President are up for election March 16, 2004.
Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens, must be at least 16 years …

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NTI Makes Christmas Donation to Communities

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(December 18, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced they were donating $500 to communities around the territory in order to help promote festive activities during the holiday season.
The funds will be used at the discretion of communities to assist with the costs of games, community dances and Christmas feasts.
We hope this contribution furthers community efforts to bring families and friends together …

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NTI Releases New Elections Expense Rules and Codes of Conduct

NR 03-33 COD ENG NTI Elections Rules.doc
(December 10, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. has developed new Election Expense Rules and Codes of Conduct that all NTI Elections candidates are required to follow when running in the land claims organization’s elections. The new rules were approved during NTI’s Annual General Meeting in Sanikiluaq last month.
The positions of President and 2nd Vice-President are up for election March 16, 2004.
The …

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NTI encouraged by Special Committee recommendations

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(December 8, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today set out its support of the Final Report of the Special Committee to Review the Official Languages Act.
The Report, which is the culmination of two years of intensive work by the Committee, presents a total of 21 recommendations, the most important of which calls for an entirely new Official Languages Act to …

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New Nunavut Wildlife Act passes third reading

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(December 5, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today offered its congratulations to the Government of Nunavut and the Legislative Assembly for passing the new Nunavut Wildlife Act.
The new legislation will take effect as soon as it receives Royal Assent from Nunavut Commissioner Peter Irniq.
We were very pleased when the MLAs passed the Wildlife Act, making it law for Nunavummiut. Before this …

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Chief Returning Officer Appointed

NR 03-29 ELE ENG Chief Returning Officer Appointed.doc
(December 3, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced that Helen Klengenberg of Aarluk Consulting Inc. was named Chief Returning Officer for the upcoming NTI elections, scheduled for March 16, 2004.
The positions of NTI President and Second Vice-President are both up for election.
We are extremely pleased that Helen Klengenberg has agreed to take on this important role, said NTI Chief …

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Year in Review Broadcasts

NR 03-30 BRO ENG Year in Review Broadcast.doc
(December 1, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will broadcast a four-part information series on the accomplishments the organization made during 2003.
The broadcasts, aired on community radio stations across the territory, start December 15, 2003 and will be completed December 18, 2003. They are designed to provide information and details about NTI, its mandate and its activities during the past …

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Aboriginal Land Claims conference concludes with national recommendations

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(November 14, 2003 — Ottawa) Aboriginal leaders met today to urge the Government of Canada and the Prime Minister to develop a new land claims implementation policy in discussion with Aboriginal governments, organizations and land claims groups. This was one of the key recommendations made at an Ottawa conference on Aboriginal land claims that ended today.
All Canadians should be encouraged by what we …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. to Prepare new 10-year Strategic Financial Plan

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(November 7, 2003 — Sanikiluaqt, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today passed a resolution to begin preparing a new 10-year Strategic Financial Plan for the 2008-2017 period.
NTI’s Finance Committee will work with Nunavut Trust and the Nunavut Investment Review Committee to update the existing 15-year Strategic Financial Plan and to develop the framework for the following 10-year period. The original plan was put into …

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NTI AGM Delegates Approve 2004-05 Budget

NR 03-26 KIN ENG NTI Budget.doc
(November 7, 2003 — Sanikiluaq, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Annual General Meeting delegates today approved the proposed budget for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. The $35 million budget allows for the continued effective operation of NTI, the Regional Inuit Associations and Inuit Heritage Trust, as well as growth in the areas of regional economic developments and the full implementation of the Community Liaison Officers’ …

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NTI Honours Community and Territorial Leaders

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(November 7, 2003 — Sanikiluaq, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today recognized the contributions many people have made to Inuit well-being in a special ceremony during the Annual General Meeting in Sanikiluaq. Nearly 100 delegates participating in the AGM were on hand for the event.
I am so proud of all the people who work hard to make this territory a better place to live …

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NTI AGM Delegates Approve 2005-06 Budget

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(November 5, 2003 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Annual General Meeting delegates today approved the proposed budget for the 2005-06 fiscal year. The $44.6 million budget provides resources for NTI, the Regional Inuit Associations and Inuit Heritage Trust to carry out their regular operational requirements, as well as making provision for supplementary resources for economic development and Land Claim implementation initiatives.
Inuit …

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NTI Makes Important Advances in Social and Cultural Development Department

NR 03-24 SCD ENG Social Advances.doc
(November 5, 2003 — Sanikiluaq, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) today updated delegates at their Annual General Meeting in Sanikiluaq on the work being done to tackle Nunavut’s social problems.
In September 2002, the NTI Board made the decision to assume responsibility for Inuit rights and obligations under Article 32 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. These responsibilities were previously held by the Nunavut Social …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. to explore building a drug and alcohol treatment centre for Inuit

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(November 4, 2003 — Sanikiluaq, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution at their meeting in Sanikiluaq last night, Nov. 3, to study the feasibility of building an Inuit-owned drug and alcohol treatment centre for Inuit in Nunavut.
We deal with crises and problems created by drug and alcohol abuse every single day in Nunavut. Every day, a person’s …

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National Conference on Land Claims Implementation to begin

NR 03-22 RED ENG Land Claims Conference.doc
(November 3, 2003 –Ottawa) Leaders from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will gather in Ottawa next week as co-sponsors of an Inuit, First Nations and Metis national conference on implementing land claims agreements across Canada.
Redefining Relationships, a three-day conference scheduled for Nov. 11-13, will bring together Aboriginal leaders, politicians, policy makers, negotiators, academics and representatives from the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Participants will …

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NTI to hold Annual General Meeting in Sanikiluaq

NR 03-21 AGM ENG AGM.doc
(October 31, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Leaders from Nunavut’s Inuit organizations will gather in Sanikiluaq for the Annual General Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. next week, Nov. 3-7.
The meeting will draw nearly 100 participants to the community, including the NTI executive and board of directors. Board directors from the three Regional Inuit Organizations will also participate.
AGM delegates will discuss a number of issues important …

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NTI to launch healing program for residential school survivors

NR 03-20 QAU ENG Qauma.doc
(OCTOBER 10, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated announced today that the Qauma Mobile Treatment Program, a community-based healing initiative, will begin this fall, thanks to funding secured from the Aboriginal Healing Foundation.
This Program gives practical effect to NTI’s commitment to help the survivors of residential schools, said NTI President Cathy Towtongie, the Executive Member responsible for social and cultural development matters. NTI promised …

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