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2002 News Archive

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

NR 02-21 ROM ENG Romanow Commission.doc
(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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