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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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NTI helps establish a Nunavut Inuit voice on the environment

NR 03-19 ENV ENG Environment Workshop .doc
(SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) hosted a productive workshop in Iqaluit on developing an Inuit Environment Policy. Inuit representatives from across Nunavut met for three days from September 23 to 25th.
The care and protection of the land and water of Nunavut has been entrusted to us, said NTI President Cathy Towtongie. We have a duty to pass …

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NTI calls on Senate Standing Committee to enforce Canada’s land claim obligations for off-shore fisheries

NR 03-18 SEN ENG Senate.doc
(SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today asked the Canadian Senate to ensure the Government of Canada keeps the promises it made in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement with respect to off-shore fisheries.
The NLCA was signed by the Prime Minister on behalf of the Government of Canada, which includes the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, NTI President Cathy Towtongie told the Senate …

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NTI to strengthen elections process, review own operations

NR 03-17 BOD ENG Board Meeting.doc
(SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated advanced the organization’s accountability agenda through a number of resolutions passed at their meeting in Pond Inlet September 9-11. A priority was the process to be followed in the March 2004 elections for NTI’s President and 2nd Vice President.
We intend to demonstrate to Beneficiaries our commitment to a democratic, accountable …

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NTI supports launch of “World Suicide Prevention Day’

NR 03-16 DAY ENG Suicide Day.doc
(SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 – Pond Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today offered its support to the organizers of the first-ever “World Suicide Prevention Day.’ The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), in conjunction with the World Health Organization, have designated September 10 as a way of focusing world-wide attention on the problem of suicide.
NTI is committed to becoming actively involved in social issues, said …

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Ukkusiksalik National Park established: NTI welcomes completion of important land claim commitment

NR 03-15 UKK ENG Ukkusiksalik.doc
(AUGUST 23, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today congratulated the Kivalliq Inuit Association, the Government of Nunavut and the Government of Canada upon the formal completion of the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement for Canada’s newest national park.
The establishment of Ukkusiksalik National Park is an important step in fully implementing Article 8 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, said NTI President Cathy Towtongie …

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NTI Initiates Pilot Beneficiaries with Disabilities Program

NR 03-14 DIS ENG Disabilities.doc
(July 21, 2003 – Iqaluit) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today announced a new Beneficiaries with Disabilities Program. The program will provide assistance to community organizations that offer services to improve the life of disabled Beneficiaries in Nunavut.
During the fiscal year up to March 31, 2004, NTI’s Executive has approved a pilot phase of the program, offering financial support of up to $2,000 per Nunavut community. …

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Court Rules in Favour of Continued Firearms Injunction

NR 03-13 INJ ENG Firearms Injunction.doc
(July 8, 2003 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the land claims organization for the Inuit of Nunavut, has been successful in its court action to keep in place an injunction suspending the application to Nunavut Inuit of the licensing and registration requirements of the federal Firearms Act and the Criminal Code.
Mr. Justice Robert Kilpatrick of the Nunavut Court of Justice also …

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Proposed Liquor Act amendments: NTI calls for community vote on liquor stores

NR 03-12 LIQ ENG Liquor Act.doc
(JULY 4, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) In publicly releasing its formal submission to the Legislative Assembly regarding the proposed Liquor Act amendments, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today made clear its concern over the problems that will come with easier access to alcohol as proposed earlier this year by the Nunavut Liquor Board.
We believe any new revenues generated from increased access to alcohol will not cover …

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NTI proposes solution to off-shore fisheries crisis

NR 03-11 SOL ENG Fisheries Solution.doc
(May 30, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) In keeping with its commitment to Inuit economic well-being, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Inuit land claims organization, today called for a positive approach to ensuring Nunavummiut have a fair share of their off-shore fishery – one which will require the federal and territorial governments to work together, and with Inuit.
This past week’s escalating and demoralizing exchange about the …

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NTI condemns federal giveaway of northern shrimp fishery

NR 03-10 FIS ENG NTI Condemns Fisheries Decision.doc
(MAY 28, 2003 — Naujaat, Nunavut) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Inuit land claims organization, today condemned the federal decision to deny Nunavummiut fair access to the shrimp fishery off Baffin Island.
Federal Fisheries Minister Robert Thibeault announced Monday that Nunavut fishers would get 51 per cent of the additional quota of 2,127 metric tonnes in Shrimp Zone 1, …

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10th Anniversary of Nunavut Land Claims Agreement recognized

NR 03-09 TEN ENG NLCA 10th Anniversary.doc
(May 23, 2003 – IQALUIT, NUNAVUT) – Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated President Cathy Towtongie today asked Nunavummiut to remember the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement this coming Sunday.
The signing of the land claims agreement a decade ago led to the creation of the Nunavut government and an opportunity for all Nunavummiut to play …

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NTI delivers on its commitment to social well-being

NR 03-08 SUI ENG Suicide Prevention.doc
(May 16, 2003– Iqaluit, Nunavut) President Cathy Towtongie announced today that Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Inuit land claims organization, has provided significant direct and indirect financial support to suicide prevention in Nunavut as part of its commitment to Inuit social well-being.
NTI is very concerned about the high rate of suicide attempts and completions in Nunavut, said Towtongie. Our Inuit ancestors valued life, despite the …

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NTI cautions against loss of momentum on education reform

NR 03-07 EDU ENG Education Act.doc
(MARCH 26, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today set out its concerns about the decision of the Legislative Assembly to not adopt Bill 1, the Education Act.
Inuit have made clear their desire for an education system that reflects their culture, priorities and aspirations, said NTI President Cathy Towtongie. Now that the Minister of Education has withdrawn the legislation, it is absolutely essential …

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NTI says new gov’t budget reflects inadequate federal transfer

NR 03-06 BUD ENG GN Budget.doc
(MARCH 11, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the land claims organization, criticized the 2003-04 Government of Nunavut budget released today for failing to address key priorities for Inuit.
The federal transfer formula for the territory is simply inadequate, said NTI President Cathy Towtongie. The fact that the GN’s budget fails to provide adequate funding to meet even the basic needs of Inuit …

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Nunavut Tunngavik approves new enrolment initiatives

NR 03-05 ENR ENG New Enrolment Initiatives.doc
(MARCH 11, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) has approved a number of initiatives that will affect the enrolment of beneficiaries under Article 35 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA).
Enrolment is a very basic, very important aspect of our land claim, said Paul Kaludjuk, Vice President of Finance and the Executive Member responsible for enrolment. …

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Exploration Agreement signed with Strongbow Resources: Potential for Joint Venture as well as long-term research benefits

NR 03-04 STR ENG Strongbow Agreement.doc
(MARCH 10, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) today announced that it has signed an Exploration Agreement with Strongbow Resources Inc. that will allow the Vancouver-based company to explore more than 5,500 square kilometers in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.
This is the largest single mineral exploration agreement NTI has negotiated to date, said NTI 1st Vice President James Eetoolook. NTI has worked …

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NTI to review regional development corporations

NR 03-03 DEV ENG Dev Corp Review.doc
(FEBRUARY 27, 2003 – Kinngait / Cape Dorset, Nunavut) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today approved a review of the financial health and management capacity of the three regional Inuit development corporations: Sakku Corporation, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation and Kitikmeot Corporation. The review will consider accountability, financial status and the level of return on Inuit funds that were invested in each corporation …

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Nunavut Tunngavik launches new travel program for beneficiaries

NR 03-02 MEE ENG Meeting Overview.doc
(FEBRUARY 27, 2003 – Kinngait/Cape Dorset, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Inuit land claims organization, will provide a new service for beneficiaries who wish to visit long-lost relatives or connect again with Nunavut.
At its meeting in Cape Dorset, the Board of Directors approved the policy needed to bring the new Nunatuqaminut (Traditional Lands) Travel Program into effect on April 1, 2003. The $100,000 program …

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Standing Committee on the Official Languages Act: NTI affirms on-going commitment to language preservation

NR 03-01 LAN ENG NTI Supports Language Recommendations.doc
(January 29, 2003 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated has formally declared its support for the recommendations put forward by the Office of the Languages Commissioner for the Government of Nunavut’s Official Languages Act.
NTI commends the Languages Commissioner and her staff for their detailed research, carefully worded legislation and their overall positive efforts to protect Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun through the Official …

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Romanow Health Care Commission: NTI supports call for new rural / remote health funding system

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(NOVEMBER 29, 2002 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today praised the Health Care Commission effort to identify solutions to Canada’s chronic health care system problems. The final report of the commission, Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada, was released on Nov. 28 in Ottawa.
NTI believes the best way to deal with Nunavut’s problems is through partnership …

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NTI seeks injunction against federal Firearms Act: Would protect Inuit from prosecution for using treaty rights

NR 02-20 NOT ENG Notice of Motion.doc
(NOVEMBER 26, 2002 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated today filed a Notice of Motion with the Nunavut Court of Justice to stay the application of those provisions of the federal Firearms Act and the Criminal Code that require hunters to register their firearms. The exemption would allow beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) to continue to use their firearms for …

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Inuit advance $2.75 million to Qikiqtani General Hospital Project

NR 02-23 AQC ENG Atuqtuarvik-QC.doc
(November 7, 2002 – Gjoa Haven, Nunavut) Atuqtuarvik Corporation announced today that it has advanced $2.75 million to the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation to support development and construction of the Qikiqtani (Baffin) General Hospital Project by the Inuit-owned development corporation. Atuqtuarvik Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. that acts as the investment arm of the Inuit birthright organization.
This is the first of several payments …

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Inuit advance $1 million to Kitikmeot General Hospital Project

NR 02-22 ATU ENG Atuqtuarvik-KC.doc
(November 7, 2002 – Gjoa Haven, Nunavut) Atuqtuarvik Corporation announced today that it has advanced $1 million to the Kitikmeot Corporation to support development and construction of the Kitikmeot General Hospital Project by the Inuit-owned development corporation. Atuqtuarvik Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. that acts as the investment arm of the Inuit birthright organization.
It is very important for Inuit to be …

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NTI Honours Community, Territorial Leaders

NR 02-19 HON ENG NTI Honours Folks.doc
(November 7, 2002 – Gjoa Haven, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today recognized the contributions a number of individuals and organizations have made to Inuit well-being in a special ceremony during the Annual General Meeting. More than 100 Beneficiaries were on hand to witness the presentation of plaques to hockey star Jordan Tootoo among others.
There are many people who help make Inuit strong – …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. AGM Approves $34.2 million budget for 2003-04

NR 02-18 SUC ENG NTI AGM Successful.doc
(November 7, 2002 – Gjoa Haven, Nunavut) — Delegates to the 2002 Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Annual General Meeting have unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2003-04 fiscal year. The $34.2 million budget allows for expanded business and economic development services at NTI, special projects for the Inuit Heritage Trust, and full implementation of the Community Liaison Officer project.
Delegates were well informed and …

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Nunavut Wildlife Symposium productive despite weather: Kitikmeot Region to hold separate event early in new year

NR 02-17 WIL ENG Wildlife Symposium.doc
(November 1, 2002 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Despite bad weather that forced the Nunavut Wildlife Symposium to split into two smaller events, participants felt the end results were still productive. With Cambridge Bay weathered out for the Oct. 20-24 symposium, Baffin Region delegates were diverted to Iqaluit for a mini-Symposium and a Focus Group assembled in Rankin Inlet for Kivalliq Region delegates.
I regret that we …

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NTI to act on “Assignment of Harvesting Rights’ issue

NR 02-16 ASS ENG Assignment of Rights.doc
(October 31, 2002 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated plans to meet with the parties concerned about the “Assignment of Harvesting Rights’ issue to identify their concerns and explore options for resolving the dispute.
The Executive of NTI wants to find a solution that works for everyone, said NTI 2nd Vice President Raymond Ningeocheak. We recognize the rights of Hunters & Trapper’s Organizations …

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NTI tells Standing Committee to strengthen Education Act

NR 02-15 EDU ENG Education Act Submission.doc
(October 1, 2002 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) The current draft of the Education Act fails to protect Inuit language and culture, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie said today as part of her presentation to the Legislative Standing Committee on Health and Education.
NTI’s concerns with the present draft of the Education Act are primarily with the government’s approach to the primary language of instruction …

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NTI Community Tour to Kitikmeot Begins

NR 02-14 COM ENG Community Tour.doc
(September 23, 2002 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Cathy Towtongie and 1st Vice President James Eetoolook will visit three Kitikmeot communities this week to consult with beneficiaries.
We recognize the importance of meeting directly with our members, said President Towtongie. It’s important that we make the time to share information directly with the people we serve in their communities. We look forward to answering …

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NTI Board of Directors to meet in Kugaaruk, Nunavut

NR 02-13 KUG ENG Board Meeting Kugaaruk.doc
(September 6, 2002 – Iqaluit, NU) – Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) will hold its next Board of Directors’ Meeting in Kuugaruk, Nunavut beginning September 10th to the 12th, 2002.
The Board will discuss a number of topics of immediate interest to the Inuit of Nunavut in addition to receiving the regular reports from the executive and NTI’s affiliated organizations.
One of the most important …

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NTI announces appointment of Social & Cultural Development Director

NR 02-12 SIM ENG Simms Appointed.doc
(May 21, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) John Lamb, Chief Executive Officer of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI), has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Simms as Director of NTI’s Social and Cultural Development Department.
Ms. Simms is a Beneficiary under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. She was born in England, graduated from high school in Fort Smith and attended university in Guelph, Ontario.
She was a successful participant …

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The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) will hold their next board meeting in Resolute Bay, Nunavut.

NR 02-10 RES ENG Resolute Bay.doc
(May 06, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) The Board of Directors’ meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is scheduled to take place May 14 to 16, 2002. The meeting will start with Welcoming remarks by the Mayor of Resolute Bay, Declarations of Conflict of Interest and Swearing-In of new board members.
Regular reports from the Nunavut Trust and NTI Chief Executive Officer will be presented on …

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Regrets and sympathy from NTI in the death of Gootileah Arlooktoo

NR 02-09 GOO ENG Arlooktoo.doc
(May 2, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Board of Directors, the Executive and the staff at Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated extend their deep regret in the death of Gooteleah Arlooktoo, and their sympathies go out to all his family members.
As a member of the Legislative Assembly for the Government of the Northwest Territories, Goo was very active on behalf of his people and there was much …

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NTI on GN Budget ~ Some Good Things But Needed Better Taregtting to Benefit Inuit

NR 02-08 BUD ENG GN Budget.doc
(May 2, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Cathy Towtongie expressed disappointment with the resources allocated to cultural and language issues in the GN Budget. Funding for traditional language promotion and protection has been slashed by more than half.Support for Inuit employment in government is also lacking. Aside from important contributions to the Akitsiraq Law School and training for 15 senior …

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NNI First Year Review Report Released

NR 02-11 REV ENG NNI Review.doc
(April 12, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) A review undertaken by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) and the Government of Nunavut (GN) examining the first year of NNI Policy implementation was released today.The NNI Policy was developed by GN in partnership with NTI to replace the Business Incentive Plan inherited from GNWT. It came into effect on April 1, 2000. In order to measure progress, a …

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NTI Condemns GN Cabinet Surrender to Big Business Lobbying for Exemption from NNI Policy

NR 02-07 NNI ENG Cabinet Decision.doc
(April 9, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Cabinet decisions announced last week relating to the GN’s NNI Contracting Policy show that at least some Ministers are more interested in keeping big non-Inuit companies happy than supporting genuine Nunavut businesses, according to Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI).The NNI Policy concluded in spring 2000 gave non-Inuit companies that have operated for many years in Nunavut but that do …

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Land Claim Beneficiary Insurance In Place on April 1, 2002

NR 02-03 BEN ENG Beneficiary Insurance.doc
(April 3, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Land Claims Agreement beneficiaries who do not have accidental death & dismemberment insurance have access to a new benefit through Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) starting April 1, 2002. A Bereavement Travel fund for beneficiaries comes into force on the same date.
The Accidental Death & Dismemberment package will be open to all beneficiaries between the ages of six …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Takes Control of Nunavut Social Development Council – Dismisses Council Members

NR 02-06 DIS ENG Board Dismissed.doc
(March 22, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) Board decided at a special meeting today to revoke the appointments of the Nunavut Social Development Council (NSDC) Members. NTI has appointed new Members to serve as caretaker and oversee the wind-up of the Council.The directive in our Coral Harbour Resolution is clear, said Cathy Towtongie, President of NTI. The Board of NTI …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Pays Out Federal Negotiations Loan

NR 02-04 TFN ENG Loan Pay Off.doc
(March 5, 2002 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) has presented a cheque for twenty million dollars to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND), completing the loan obligation between Tungavik Federation of Nunavut (TFN) and the Government of Canada.
TFN borrowed a total of $39 million over the years it took to complete negotiations for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement …

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The New Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) will officially be Sworn-in next month in Coral Harbour, Nunavut.

NR 02-02 BOD ENG Coral Harbour board.doc
(February 25, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) The Board of Directors’ meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is scheduled to take place on March 5, 6, and 7, 2002.
Regular reports from the Nunavut Trust and NTI Chief Executive Officer will be presented on Tuesday, March 5, 2002. There will also be a presentation from the Chief Negotiator on the following day.
The local Hunters and …

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NTI Harvester Support Program Phone-In Radio Show

NR 02-1C HSP ENG Harvester Support Program Phone In.doc
(February 5, 2002) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) Executive and staff members will be participating in an upcoming CBC Radio phone-in program to discuss changes to NTI’s Nunavut Harvester Support Program (NHSP). The changes are being proposed to make the Program more efficient and enable more Harvesters to benefit from Program purchases.
Participants will include James Eetoolook, First Vice President of NTI; Gabriel …

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NTI Board announces appointment of Chief Executive Officer

NR 02-1B LAM ENG Lamb Appointment.doc
(January 30, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lamb as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lamb was the founder and for ten years the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Global Security, Canada’s leading non-governmental policy think tank dealing with international security issues. He also consulted, chiefly on Arctic policy …

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NTI President announces appointment of Executive Assistant

NR 02-1A ANA ENG Anawak Appointment.doc
(January 15, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) Cathy Towtongie, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Anawak as Executive Assistant to the President.
I am very happy that Caroline will be working with us, said Towtongie. She has literally decades of experience in public and private sector organizations, has lived in the North for over thirty years and knows …

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QIA-Kilabuk an Internal Matter says NTI President

NR 02-01 QIA ENG Meeting with Kilabuk.doc
(January 14, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) Cathy Towtongie, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) will not be meeting with Meeka Kilabuk concerning issues between Kilabuk and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA).
It seems that there is litigation pending in this situation, or at least the potential for this matter to end up in the courts, said Towtongie, speaking from Rankin Inlet as she prepared her …

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