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Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation reopens application period for students

For Immediate Release
Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation reopens application period for students
(November 4, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk is pleased to announce that Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) scholarship applications will be accepted until November 30, 2019.
“I am encouraged to know that there are many Inuit students pursuing Post-Secondary education and that we can support them through the Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation”, said President Kotierk. …

2019 NTI President’s Award

2019 NTI President’s Award
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(October 23, 2019 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk presented three Nunavut Inuit with the NTI President’s Award at the community feast in Rankin Inlet where NTI is hosting their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week.
The NTI President’s Award is intended to recognize and celebrate Nunavut Inuit who have made significant contributions in promoting the economic, social and cultural well-being …

Recovery Centre Coming to Nunavut

August 19, 2019 — Iqaluit, Qikiqtaaluk Region NU — Government of Nunavut,  Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Indigenous Services Canada
Improving mental wellness for Inuit in Nunavut means providing better access to care that is culturally appropriate, closer to home, effective, and sustainable.
The Partnership Table on Health, the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and Government of Canada’s came together to sign a joint declaration of intent for the construction and operations of …

NTI President Signs Devolution Agreement in Principle

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NTI President Signs Devolution Agreement in Principle
(August 15, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Aluki Kotierk, the President of NTI today signed a Nunavut Devolution Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) with Minister Carolyn Bennett and Premier Joe Savikataaq.
NTI has long supported the transfer of Crown lands and resources from the federal government to the Government of Nunavut. A similar transfer has already taken place in Yukon and Northwest Territories, and Nunavut is …

Inuit Pleased at Co-Developed Federal Government Directive Aimed at Implementing the Government Contracting Promises (Article 24) of the Nunavut Agreement

Inuit Pleased at Co-Developed Federal Government Directive Aimed at Implementing the Government Contracting Promises (Article 24) of the Nunavut Agreement
(Iqaluit, August 15, 2019) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is pleased at the release of the new co-developed federal government procurement Directive relating to contracting activity in the Nunavut Settlement Area.
“The implementation of a Nunavut-specific federal procurement policy is required to meet the federal government’s contracting obligations under Article 24 of the …

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Notes Historic Day and Pride in the work QIA has accomplished

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Notes Historic Day and Pride in the work QIA has accomplished
(August 1, 2019 – Iqaluit, NU) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated notes the historic day and pride in the work of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) for their accomplishment in negotiating and signing the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA) for Tallurutiup Imanga and the interim protection for Tuvaijiuttuq.
“This is a demonstration of government and Inuit working together …

Tunngavik Foundation Scholarship Program

Tunngavik Foundation Scholarship Program
 (July 26, 2019) The Tunngavik Foundation’s Scholarship Program is now open for applications.  Nunavut Inuit are encouraged to apply for the $2500.00 Post-Secondary Scholarship or the $1000.00 Skills and Employment Advancement Scholarship by August 31, 2019.
“We are pleased to support Nunavut Inuit in their pursuit of furthering their education.  Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) aims to support Nunavut Inuit students in both post-secondary and skills and employment advancement,” …

Government of Canada passes symbolic Indigenous Languages Act

The Act falls short of addressing governments’ historic efforts to eradicate Inuktut and other Indigenous languages
The Federal Indigenous Languages Act, Bill C-91, has received Royal Assent.
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk says this symbolic gesture falls short of what Inuit have a right to expect from their federal government, and does not include the legal measures required to produce the intended outcomes.
“Nunavut Inuit, in close collaboration with others across …

Climate Leadership by and for Nunavut Inuit

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Vice-President, James Eetoolook from Taloyoak, Nunavut spoke about Inuit knowledge in climate policy and decision making at the release of the National Inuit Climate Change Strategy in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada.
“In Nunavut, like our Inuit Nunangat neighbours, we feel the impact of climate change on personal level. Melting permafrost is washing away roads, destabilizing homes and increasing risk in harvesting and economic activities.” Eetoolook said.
“Hundreds of …

Bill 25 Education Act Amendments Disappoint Again

(June 5, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated regrets to announce that Bill 25 – An Act to Amend the Education Act and the Inuit Language Protection Act, which received first reading on June 4, is not a significant improvement over the failed Bill 37 in 2017.
Although Article 32 of the Nunavut Agreement requires that NTI be a full participant in the design of Nunavut’s education program, NTI saw …

The Independent Assessment Process (IAP) is accepting applications from Kivalliq Hall claimants

The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat (IRSAS) has begun accepting applications to the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) for abuse claims at Kivalliq Hall in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
The IAP was established in 2007 under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) to resolve claims of serious physical, sexual or emotional abuse suffered at Indian Residential Schools. The application deadline for Kivalliq Hall claims is January 25, 2020.
Kivalliq …

McLean Class Action for Federal Day Schools Objection Period Deadline is May 3

The Mclean Class Action for Federal Day Schools will offer some former day school students compensation as part of a proposed settlement agreement. The Mclean Class Action for Federal Day Schools excludes many schools and limits eligible years. Former students can object to the proposed settlement if they are not in agreement with any or all of the terms. Former students must object by May 3, 2019.
To object, you must …

Cultural and Healing Program Launch

For Immediate Release
(Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the Cultural and Healing Program, in which Inuit can apply for funding for projects that address the harms and intergenerational effects of residential schools or for On-the-Land Programs or the teaching of Inuit history, culture, languages and traditions.
Individual Inuit or a group of Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, urban or friendship …

PSA: Kivalliq Hall Common Experience Payment

Former students who attended Kivalliq Hall from the period of June 12, 1985 to December 3I, 1997, who meet the criteria under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (“IRSSA”), are eligible to apply for compensation in the form of a Common Experience Payment (“CEP”). Canada will start accepting application on May 1st 2019. Eligible former students who meet the following criteria may be eligible for the CEP:
a. resided at Kivalliq …

Is Nunavut education criminally inadequate?

(New York, New York) 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages. It also marks 20 years since the establishment of the Nunavut territorial public government.Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk reflects back on what benchmarks shape the reality of Inuktut today, “Language was a motivating factor for Inuit to work towards achieving a land claim agreement. Inuit envisioned better services and programs, in our language and reflecting Inuit …

Creating Employment Opportunities for Inuit Through Inuktut Skills

Iqaluit, Nunavut –  On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Nunavut’s creation, Inuit are investing more than $5.4 million over three years in accredited Inuktut language training through the Pirurvik Centre.
“Inuit are proud to invest in the Pirurvik Centre to meet the tremendous need among Nunavut’s employers for employees with strong Inuktut skills, to increase the pool of certified Inuktut language instructors and for the delivery of programs to …

Apology A Step To Continued Reconciliation In Nunavut

(March 8, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Inuit leaders accept Canada’s apology for its role in the forced treatment of Nunavut Inuit during the tuberculosis epidemic from the 1940s to the 1960s. The apology was attended by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated President Aluki Kotierk, Qikiqtani Inuit Association President PJ Akeeagok, Kivalliq Inuit Association President David Ningeongan and Kitikmeot Inuit Association Vice-President Charlie Lyall.
Thousands of Inuit were forcibly taken from their families …

Makigiaqta Now Accepting Applications From Nunavut Employers

(February 22, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation announces a new contribution program that will expedite review of applications for small and medium sized Inuit training initiatives. Organizations are encouraged to submit applications for funding that are in line with Makigiaqta’s mandate to ‘enhance the preparedness of Nunavut Inuit for employment.’
Makigiaqta will invest in services, capability and research, in line with the strategic priority areas of early …

Leadership and Partnership Required for Inuktut Education

(February 21, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) On International Mother Language Day, Aluki Kotierk, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), calls upon the Government of Nunavut to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to true partnership for Inuktut education as the Minister of Education proposes to postpone Inuktut Language of Instruction timelines with Bill 20, the Interim Language of Instruction Act.
“The government has an obligation to consult with Inuit on social …

Nunavut Economy Forecasts Continued Growth, While Health of Nunavut Inuit Decline

(Feb 20, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Finance Minister has presented a budget that is virtually the same as previous years, an indication that the Government of Canada is continuing to underinvest in the Territory.
George Hickes reported the Territory’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown approximately by five percent annually since 1999 and growth in the economy is expected to remain growing by that margin into 2026.
During the Territory’s …

NTI Board Unanimously Support Three Pillars in Addictions and Trauma Treatment System for Nunavut

(February 14, 2019 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Board of Directors supports the three pillar approach to Addictions and Trauma Treatment system in Nunavut and calls on government to fund the system on an urgent basis.
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) has been an active partner of the multi-party feasibility process in 2017 and 2018 for a new addiction and trauma treatment system in Nunavut. The study identifies three pillars for …

Nunavut Inuit say federal indigenous languages bill needs significant changes in order to meet Inuit needs and reflect Inuit realities

(Iqaluit, February 5, 2019) — Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the organization representing Inuit in Nunavut, has expressed great disappointment at both the contents of the indigenous languages bill tabled by the federal government in the House of Commons today, and the process involving its development.
Inuktut has official status at the territorial level in Nunavut. Nunavut forms part of Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada. Inuit Nunangat …

Inuit Leaders push for strong measures that support the revitalization, maintenance and protection of Inuktut as part of the International Year of Indigenous Languages launched at the United Nations General Assembly

February 1, 2019, Ottawa, ON and New York, NY– Inuit leadership from the four Inuit regions in Canada: Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated President, Aluki Kotierk of Nunavut, Makivik Corporation President Charlie Watt of Nunavik, Nunatsiavut Government President Johannes Lampe of Nunatsiavut, and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair and CEO, Duane Smith of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, along with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada President Monica …

NTI Elections for Vice President Weather Updates

(December 11, 2018 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer Nancy Karetak-Lindell announced this morning that the polling station for NTI elections has reopened in Gjoa Haven today from 10am – 4pm local time at the Nattilik Heritage Centre.
The Hamlet of Arctic Bay remains closed due to weather for the rest of the day, Dec. 11.
As such the counting of the ballots …

NTI Election Results for Vice-President to be Delayed Due to Weather

(December 10, 2018 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer Nancy Karetak-Lindell today said that vote counting for NTI Vice-President Election will be delayed due to poor weather in some communities.
Karetak-Lindell said polls in Gjoa Haven and Arctic Bay closed earlier than scheduled today due to weather and will reopen as soon as conditions improve. Voting will continue in other communities but …

NTI President, Aluki Kotierk statement on the announcement on changes to Nutrition North Canada

(December 10, 2018 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Today in Iqaluit, the Government of Canada announced changes to the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program, most notably the introduction of a Harvesters Support Grant.
By introducing the Harvesters Support Grant, the Government of Canada recognizes the economy in Nunavut must include a focus on supporting Inuit harvesters. The recent Aboriginal People’s Survey found that 84% of Inuit 15 and …

Voting Day for NTI Vice President

(December 10, 2018 Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer Nancy Karetak-Lindell announced today that polls will open for NTI’s Vice Presidential Election at 10 am local time on December 10, 2018.
The official candidates are: James Eetoolook and Peter Ohokanoak
Voters must be enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Canadian citizens, and at least 16 years of age as of December 10, 2018.
Voters can vote in person on election day, …

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NWB

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to be
appointed as a member (three-year term) of the Nunavut Water Board (NWB).
Candidates must be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, committed to
represent the interests of Inuit, and have a sound understanding of NWB and the
Nunavut Agreement.
For more information or to submit your application form, please contact:
The Community Liaison Officer in your community
or
NTI Implementation Monitoring Officer …

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NSRT

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to be
appointed as a member (three-year term) of the Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal
(NSRT). Candidates must be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement,
committed to represent the interests of Inuit, and have a sound understanding of
NSRT and the Nunavut Agreement.
For more information or to submit your application form, please contact:
The Community Liaison Officer in your community
or
NTI Implementation Monitoring …

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NPC

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to be
appointed as a member (three-year term) of the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC).
Candidates must be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, committed to
represent the interests of Inuit, and have a sound understanding of NPC and the
Nunavut Agreement.
For more information or to submit your application form, please contact:
The Community Liaison Officer in your community
or
NTI Implementation Monitoring Officer …

Call for Nominations NIRB

Call for Nominations
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is looking for an energetic and dynamic individual to be
appointed as a member (three-year term) of the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB).
Candidates must be an Inuk enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, committed to
represent the interests of Inuit, and have a sound understanding of NIRB and the
Nunavut Agreement.
For more information or to submit your application form, please contact:
The Community Liaison Officer in your community
or
NTI Implementation Monitoring …

NTF has re-opened the application period for students

Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation has re-opened the application period for students
 
(November 21, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk is pleased to announce that NTI is actively supporting Nunavut Inuit in pursuit of further education.  Following the 2018 call for applicants, 214 scholarships were awarded by Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) to Inuit students enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement to support them in their studies.
 
“I am pleased that …

NTI is Pleased to Announce Kilikvak Karen Kabloona as the Chief Executive Officer

(November 13, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk is pleased to announce that Ms. Kilikvak Karen Kabloona will be joining NTI as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) starting on December 03, 2018.
 
Kilikvak is the former Associate Deputy Minister, Quality of Life with the Government of Nunavut (GN), a position created to respond to the suicide crisis in Nunavut. In this role, she developed a funded, …

Chief Returning Officer Announces Official List of Candidates for NTI VP Election

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, today announced the official list of candidates for the NTI Election for Vice President to be held on December 10, 2018.
The official candidates are: James Eetoolook and Peter Ohokanoak. Candidates had until 5 pm today to withdraw their papers.
Voters must be enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, Canadian citizens, and at least 16 years of as of December 10, 2018.
Eligible voters have …

NTI Releases Unofficial Vice-Presidential Candidates List

(November 2, 2018 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Nancy Karetak- Lindell announced that NTI’s nomination period for the election of vice- president closed at 5 p.m. local time today.
James Eetoolook of Taloyoak and Peter Ohokanoak of Cambridge Bay submitted the nomination papers for the election of vice- president. Candidates have until November 5, 2018, at 5 p.m. local time to withdraw their papers.
Voters now have …

NTI Welcomes Release of the Nunavut Inuit Labour Force Analysis

(October 22, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk welcomes the release of the Nunavut Inuit Labor Force Analysis (NILFA) report.
The development of a NILFA is an obligation under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement. It is required to be maintained and updated on an ongoing basis.
The recently released NILFA is a thorough 1000-page report that analyzes Inuit interest, availability and preparedness for government employment. The information …

Nomination Period for NTI Elections for Vice President

(October 18th, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer Nancy Karetak-Lindell today announced that the nomination period for NTI Election for Vice President runs from October 29 – November 2, 2018.  Nomination forms can be obtained from the chief returning officer, community liaison officer, or from NTI’s website once the nomination period opens.
 
Eligible candidates must file their nomination papers with the chief returning officer no later …

NTI Expresses Condolences to the Family of Thomas Suluk

NTI Expresses Condolences to the Family of Thomas Suluk
 
(October 15th, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Vice President, James Eetoolook, expressed his sadness at the passing of Thomas Suluk of Arviat, Nunavut.
 
“Thomas was a well-respected man in his community and around Nunavut.  The knowledge Suluk had about Nunavut and traditional Inuit culture is immeasurable.  I am honored to have been able to work with him for so …

NTI Announces 2018 Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship Recipients

(August 27, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today announced the recipients of the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship for 2018. Vayda Kaviok of Arviat and Caroline Angalik also from Arviat will both receive $5000 towards their studies. Kaviok is taking Pre-Nursing at the Nunavut Arctic College and Angalik is starting her third year in the Nunavut Teachers Education Program (NTEP).
 
“Congratulations Vayda and Caroline on being …

NTI President Congratulates ITK President re-elect Natan Obed

August 16, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today congratulated Natan Obed on being re-elected as president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK).  Obed was elected today during the ITK Annual General Meeting in Inuvik, NWT.
 
Peter Ittinuar, Natan Obed and Peter Williamson were the three candidates for ITK’s Presidential elections.
 
“Congratulations to the newly re-elected ITK President.  I look forward to working collaboratively with Obed in his …

Chief Returning Officer Announced for NTI Election for Vice-President

(August 2, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today announces that Ayaya Marketing & Communications would serve as Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for the NTI Election for Vice President, December 10th, 2018.
 
The nomination period for the election runs from October 29, 2018 – November 2, 2018.  Eligible candidates and voters must be Canadian citizens, at least 16 years of age, and enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.  …

NTI is Pleased with Justice Ruling to Include Kivalliq Hall as an Eligible Residential School

(July 31, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk stated today that NTI is pleased with the Nunavut Court of Appeal’s judgment to include Kivalliq Hall as an eligible Residential School under the Residential School Settlement Agreement. 
 
The issue was a long standing dispute with the Government of Canada since 2007.  NTI, working with Simeon Mikkungwak, a former student, brought the case in 2013 arguing that Kivalliq …

NTI Congratulates Monica Ell-Kanayuk and Lisa Koperqualuk as new President and Vice President of ICC Canada

(July 18, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today congratulated Ms. Monica Ell Kanayuk on her election as the next President of the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada and Ms. Lisa Koperqualuk as the next Vice President.
“NTI Board and staff look forward to a collaborative working relationship to ensure Inuit are well represented internationally at the Arctic Council, the United Nations and other international bodies. I …

NTI, NWMB, GN, GoC Agree to Develop Fisheries Regulations for the Nunavut Settlement Area

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Nunavut Agreement, the Government of Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, and the Government of Nunavut have issued a joint statement on the development of fishery regulations for the Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA). The Joint Statement on the Development of Fishery Regulations for the Nunavut Settlement Area builds on the significant progress made in recent months to …

Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation Press Release

(June 28, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk is pleased to put out a call for Nunavut Inuit students to apply for one of two scholarships administered through the recently established Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF). NTF aims to award 450 scholarships.
“Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation’s top priority is to support Inuit students advancing their formal education.” said Kotierk.
The NTF Scholarship Programs will open on July 1, 2018 …

NTI Congratulates Premier- designate Joe Savikataaq on Appointment

(June 14, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk congratulated the Honorable Joe Savikataaq on his appointment as Premier- designate.
“NTI respects the decision made by the Members of Legislative Assembly. I look forward to working with Premier-designate Savikataaq to implement the Nunavut Agreement and advancement of Inuit interests.,” said Kotierk.
Following a vote of non-confidence Mr. Paul Quassa was removed as a member of the Executive Council …

Makigiaqta Media Release

(June 12, 2018 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation’s Board of Directors met in Iqaluit to discuss and review proposals from the Open call for Project Concepts that was issued in the fall of 2017. Nine proposals were approved according to Makigiaqta’s four strategic priority areas: early learning systems, wrap around support for success in education, foundational skills development opportunities for adults, and advanced training and post-secondary opportunities …