NTI Announces 2012 Photo of the Year Contest Winner

(December 18, 2012 – Iqaluit, Nunavut)      Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. officials today selected the 2012 Photo of the Year. Edward Qaqqasiq of Arctic Bay was awarded $1,000 in prize money for his photograph, entitled ingniksaaluk view. Edward also received an enlarged copy of his photograph, and the honour of having his photograph appear as the cover of the organization’s annual report.

Judah Sarpinak of Igloolik took second place with his …

Cathy Towtongie Re-Elected President of NTI

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced that Cathy Towtongie was re-elected president of NTI in today’s election.
Towtongie will serve as president until 2016.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie all competed for the position of president.
The voter turnout was approximately 35 per cent. Inuit who are Canadian citizens, 16 years …

2012 NTI Presidential Election Results

Results by community of the 2012 NTI Presidential Election.

Voting Day for NTI Elections

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced today polls would open on voting day for the election of president on Dec. 10, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from …

Advance Polls to Open for NTI Elections

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced today that advance polls for the election of president will open December 3, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time.
 
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
 
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from NTI in …

Government of Nunavut, NTI and ITK pleased with progress of EU seal ban appeal hearing

IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 20, 2012) The Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) were pleased today with the progress of the appeal hearing on the Inuit-led legal challenge on the European Union (EU) seal ban.
Officials representing the three organizations, along with other plaintiffs, were in Luxembourg today to attend the hearing of the appeal of a September 2012 decision of the EU General Court. …

2010/11 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society Released

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President Jack Anawak today released the 2010/11 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society, entitled The Status of Inuit Children and Youth in Nunavut.
 
“Children and youth issues deserve more attention,” said Anawak. “This report highlights the ways in which we must provide for our children more, especially in the areas of Inuit culture, language, education, early childhood development, health, social services, and poverty.”
 
The report …

Chief Returning Officer Announces Names of Candidates

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced the names of the official candidates running for president at NTI.
 
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
 
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from NTI in accordance with NTI’s election rules. NTI Vice-President James Eetoolook …

NTI Releases Unofficial Presidential Candidates List

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced that NTI’s nomination period for the election of president closed at 5 p.m. local time today.
 
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president. Candidates have until Nov. 5, 2012, at 5 p.m. local time to withdraw their …

Historic Signing of the Revenue Resource Trust

Historic Signing of the Revenue Resource Trust

Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Commit to Moving Forward on Poverty Reduction

IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 24, 2012) – Premier Eva Aariak and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Cathy Towtongie today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Nunavut Roundtable for Poverty Reduction and announced the development of a Nunavut Food Security Strategy.
The MOU is an agreement for collaboration between the government and NTI to implement The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction. The establishment of the Nunavut Food Security …

AGM 2012 – Agenda

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Nomination Period Opens for NTI Election for President

(October 15, 2012 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced today that nomination period for the election of NTI president runs from Oct. 29 – Nov.2, 2012.
The election will take place Dec. 10, 2012. Voters can also head to advance polls Dec. 3, 2012, and can also vote by proxy.
Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens, at least 16 years of age, and be enrolled under …

NTI Disappointed in US Proposal to Stop International trade of Polar Bears

 
(October 4, 2012 — Iqaluit, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today expressed NTI’s disappointment in the United States’ proposal to uplist polar bears from Appendix II to Appendix I under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The proposal will be voted on in March, 2013, in Thailand by 176 countries during the CITES Conference of the Parties.
This is the second time the US government proposed …

Comprehensive Curriculum First of Its Kind in Canada

YELLOWKNIFE, NWT (Tuesday, October 2, 2012) – A comprehensive curriculum on Residential Schools was launched today at the start of a three day information session for teachers from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Launched by the Honourable Jackson Lafferty, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment with the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Honourable Eva Aariak, Minister of Education with the Government of Nunavut at an opening ceremony, this curriculum …

Nunavut Community and Personal Wellness Report

IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 21, 2011) – A report based on the results from the Inuit Health Survey shows that Inuit want good health information to make informed decisions for their personal and mental well-being.
The Inuit Health Survey 2007-2008 Nunavut Community and Personal Wellness Report was done through a partnership of the Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), and researchers from both McGill University and the University of Toronto. …

Burt Award for Aboriginal Literature

Established by CODE – a Canadian charitable organization that supports literacy and learning – in collaboration with philanthropist William (Bill) Burt and the Literary Prizes Foundation, The Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature will be given annually to English-language literary works for Young Adults by First Nations, Métis or Inuit authors.
A First Prize of $12,000, a Second Prize of $8,000 and a Third Prize of $5,000 will …

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Announces New CEO

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that James T. Arreak was hired as the new chief executive officer of the organization.
Arreak worked as a consultant in Nunavut for the last ten years. He also served as an ex-officio member of the NTI Board of Directors in his role as a member of the Nunavut Trust. He previously worked with the Government of Nunavut with the Department of Finance.
“I …

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Pangnirtung, Nunavut August 28-30, 2012

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Pangnirtung, Nunavut
 
August 28-30, 2012
 
 
 

Day One – Tuesday, August 28, 2012 1:00PM

(Affiliates 8:30AM-12:00)

          Call to Order

          Opening Prayer

          Introduction of Delegates

          Welcoming Remarks President Cathy Towtongie

          Welcoming Remarks Mayor Sakiasia Sowdluapik

          Welcoming Remarks MLA Hezakiah Oshutapik

          Declarations of Conflict of Interest

Approval of Agenda

Executive Committee Reports

 
a)     Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie
 
b)    Kitikmeot Inuit Association President Charlie Evalik
 
BREAK
 
c)     Kivalliq Inuit Association President David Ningeongan
 
d)    Qikiqtani Inuit Association President …

Arctic Council Chair Appointment

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie joined the Inuit Circumpolar Council today in welcoming news of Nunavut’s Member of Parliament, the Hon. Leona Aglukkaq’s appointment as chair of the Arctic Council. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the appointment during his visit to Cambridge Bay yesterday..
“This is good news. Minister Aglukkaq will play a critical role in building consensus among circumpolar countries, and enhancing Canada’s role in the Arctic Council,” said …

NTI Disappointed that Crown Appeals Historic Ruling

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today expressed disappointment in the Government of Canada for appealing an historic ruling issued earlier this summer in relation to the lawsuit filed in 2006 for the government’s failure to implement the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. NTI’s legal counsel received the notice of appeal last week.
“This is very disappointing,” said Towtongie. “Despite losing one previous appeal and four legal motions to NTI related to …

NWMB to establish Basic Needs Levels for Beluga, Narwhal and Walrus

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is encouraging Inuit to contact their Hunters and Trappers Organizations and Regional Wildlife Organizations to discuss their use of beluga, narwhal and walrus prior to a public hearing being hosted by the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board next month. The hearing will be held in Iqaluit on Sept. 11-12, 2012, and is a step in the process to establish the basic needs levels for Inuit of beluga, narwhal …

Inuit and DFO Still Attempting to Reach Consensus on Narwhal Plan

Despite more than a year of meetings and consultation with the public, Inuit and officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are still attempting to reach consensus on a draft integrated fisheries management plan for narwhal management in Nunavut.
The draft management plan was developed by DFO in consultation with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Regional Wildlife Organizations and Hunter and Trappers Organizations in an attempt to establish a total allowable harvest …

NTI Announces 2012 Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship Recipients

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced the recipients of the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship. Miali-Elise Coley of Iqaluit and Lynn Kilabuk of Pangnirtung will each receive $5,000 toward their studies. Coley is pursuing her Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina. Kilabuk is pursuing her Bachelor of Education in Pangnirtung through the Nunavut Teacher Education Program at Nunavut Arctic College.
“I am pleased to award two future teachers …

NTI Seeks Input from Inuit on Personal Education Credit

Under the Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, there is a provision to use the remaining funds of the Common Experience Payment Trust Fund toward the Personal Education Credit Program.
 
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and other Aboriginal organizations are currently negotiating the terms and conditions of the Personal Education Credit Program with the federal government.
 
The one-time Personal Education Credit of $3,000 will not be in the form of cash or cheques, but in the …

NTI Expresses Concern over GN Human Resources Decisions

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today expressed concern over the Government of Nunavut’s decision to eliminate the Department of Human Resources, planned to take effect April 1, 2013. This follows on a previous GN decision to eliminate its Inuit Employment Division, and small declines in Inuit employment levels as reported in GN statistics.
Authorities such as the Auditor General of Canada have repeatedly urged the GN to make improvements to …

NTI Releases New Bumper Stickers

(July 9, 2012 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today officially launched a new bumper sticker to help inform Nunavummiut, southern Canadians, and the international audience about the healthy polar bear populations in Nunavut.
For many years, scientists have used incomplete science to predict that the impact of climate change on polar bear populations would force a decline in populations in Nunavut. Data from recent Government of Nunavut …

NUNAVUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY – II

The Nunavut Economic Forum recently held their Annual General Meeting in Iqaluit and members have agreed on a new course of action for the Forum over the next two years.  The focus of activity for the Forum will be on the review and renewal of the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy (NEDS) released in 2003 and scheduled to expire in 2013.
 
The Nunavut Economic Forum (NEF) is registered under the Societies Act …

BACKGROUNDER – Historic Ruling from the Nunavut Court of Justice Upholding Inuit Rights

• The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Board of Directors provided a mandate to the NTI Chief Negotiator in Feb., 2001, to negotiate amendments to the implementation contract and renewal of funding levels for the period 2003 to 2013 to ensure continued and adequate implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
• Negotiations with the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut began in May, 2001.
• Negotiations broke down in Jan., 2003, …

Historic Ruling from the Nunavut Court of Justice Upholding Inuit Rights

History was made yesterday when Justice Earl Johnson of the Nunavut Court of Justice issued his ruling in favour of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. on the failure of the Government of Canada to create a Nunavut General Monitoring Plan as required by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
 
This is the fourth legal motion NTI has won in relation to the lawsuit filed in 2006 against the Government of Canada, on behalf of …

Inuit Small Business Roundtable Wraps Up in Iqaluit

)     Inuit Small Business Roundtable organized by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. wrapped up in Iqaluit today.
 
More than 30 Inuit business owners  from across Nunavut attended the two-day event to discuss various aspects of Nunavut’s economy, including the implementation of Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Article 24 and territorial government contracting procedures and practices, specifically the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI) Policy and NTI’s Inuit Firm Registry.
 
The delegates expressed serious concerns and frustrations about …

Chief Returning Officer Announced for NTI Election

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting Chief Executive Officer Arthur Yuan announced today that Adamee Itorcheak and Ayaya Communications and Marketing would serve as the Chief Returning Officer for the NTI election for president to be held on Dec. 10, 2012.
 
The nomination period for the election for president runs from Oct. 29 – Nov. 2, 2012. Eligible candidates and voters must be Canadian citizens, at least 16 years of age, and enrolled …

Draft Narwhal Management Plan to be Presented to NWMB

Nunavut Tunngavik Acting President James Eetoolook today encouraged Inuit to attend a public hearing in Iqaluit hosted by the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board to review the draft integrated fisheries management plan for narwhal proposed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
The draft management plan was developed by DFO in consultation with NTI, Regional Wildlife Organizations and Hunter and Trappers Organizations in an attempt to establish a total allowable harvest for …

Narwhal Tusk Trade Restriction Lifted in All but One Community

(June 5, 2012 –Iqaluit)     Nunavut Tunngavik vice President James Eetoolook today announced that the International trade restrictions on narwhal tusks has been removed by Department of Fisheries and Oceans for all Nunavut Communities except one – Grise Fiord.
 
In 2010 DFO stopped issuing CITES export permits for narwhal tusks from 17 Nunavut communities.  NTI challenged this trade restriction by initiating legal action against DFO.  In June 2011, NTI and DFO resolved …

Nunavut Tunngavik Mourns Loss of Jonah Kelly – Legendary Inuktitut broadcaster

(May 28, 2012 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) President Cathy Towtongie , the Executive and staff of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. today sent condolences to the Kelly family on news of the passing of Jonah, May26th, 2012at Ottawa General Hospital.
“Our thoughts are with the Kelly family at this very difficult time” said Towtongie. “Jonah committed his time and energy to ensuring northern issues and our languages received equal …

NTI Praises Women in Action for Completing 220-km Walk

(May 24, 2012 –Rankin Inlet, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today praised the Commissioner of Nunavut, Edna Elias, as well as the group known as the Women in Action for completing their 220-km trek from Bay Chimo to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut in order to demonstrate self-sufficiency and raise funds for cancer research.
“Cancer has affected us all, one way or another” said Towtongie. “This group of women chose to …

NTI Applauds Appointment of Devolution Negotiators

(May 22, 2012 –Rankin Inlet, Nunavut)  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today said that she is pleased that the Hon John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, announced on Friday the appointment of Dale Drown as Chief Federal Negotiator for devolution.
 
“NTI has wanted a federal negotiator to be appointed since we signed the Devolution Protocol agreement in 2008,” Towtongie said.  “I am very pleased that Minister …

NTI Receives First Royalty Payment from Mining on Inuit Owned Lands

Nunavut Tunngavik President Cathy Towtongie today announced that NTI received the first royalty payment as a result of mineral production on Inuit Owned Lands. The royalty payment of $2,249,500 was made by Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. from its Meadowbank Gold Mine north of Baker Lake.
“The NTI Board of Directors passed the NTI Mining Policy in December of 1997 making a clear commitment to support the development of mineral resources in Nunavut …

NTI Comments on Scientists’ Call for Commercial Fishing Moratorium

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today commented on a call by scientists for a moratorium on commercial fishing in the international waters in Arctic beyond the Exclusive Economic Zones of the Arctic States.
The call for the moratorium was issued by the American PEW Environment Group this week during the International Polar Year conference in Montreal. The group called for the moratorium on commercial fishing in international waters to be …

SUICIDE IN NUNAVUT: BREAK THE SILENCE AND TALK ABOUT IT New commercials to air in Nunavut

The Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council believes that Nunavummiut need to talk about suicide openly.  We need to talk to each other about the problems we are facing and know that it is ok to ask for help.  All too often we feel alone as we struggle with life, however once we begin to talk about what we are going through, there is a sense of relief and the …

Community and Youth Support Worker Embrace Life Council Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Isaksimgagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to value life.
 
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Community and Youth Support Worker will support the Embrace Life Council in fulfilling its mandate and responsibilities, including the implementation of the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy Action Plan.
 
The position will ensure that communities are fully engaged with the ongoing activities …

Science Shows Polar Bears in Nunavut are Abundant and Healthy

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today commended the Government of Nunavut for releasing their recent Western Hudson Bay polar bear population aerial survey results. The study shows that polar bears in that population are abundant and healthy, and not declining in number as predicted by polar bear scientists.
 
“This is excellent news. Inuit said polar bears are not declining in number. We have reported for many years that we are …

KIA Elections – Certification of Election Results

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Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship Application Period Opens

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced the application period for the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship will open next week, April 1, 2012.
 
The forms are available on NTI’s website, and information packages were distributed to all schools, Nunavut Arctic College campuses, hamlet offices and Community Liaison Officers.
 
“NTI remains dedicated to ensuring the work Jose did throughout his life to promote Inuit culture, language, and rights continues to be relevant …

Partners Share Progress of Taima TB Project

(March 22, 2012 — Iqaluit, Nunavut) Taima TB project partners today shared the progress of the year-long Taima TB project administered by Public Health officials in Iqaluit. Partners include Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and University of Ottawa, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and Government of Nunavut.
The TAIMA TB study aimed to increase awareness of tuberculosis in Iqaluit and to test a new approach to latent TB infection screening and treatment through the …

TV Nunavut March 5-9, 2012 Iqaluit, Nunavut – Frobisher Inn, Koojesse Conference Room

TUES March 6
.
9:00am
Opening Remarks – Koojesse Room
Okalik Eegeesiak, QIA, Alethea Arnaquq-
Baril, AJJIIT, Madeline d’Argencourt, IBC
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9:30am
Session 1 – Brief History of
Broadcasting in Nunavut – IBC, Isuma, Ajjiit
Review of 2009 feasibility study
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10:15 BREAK
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10:25
Session 2 – Language Strategy:
CLEY Presentation
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11:00am –
Intro to working groups
Working Groups:
Mandate of TV Nunavut/Existing and
required resources
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Lunch Buffet – Koojesse Room
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1:15pm
Working Groups reconvene
Group reports, discussion &
recommendations
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2:15 BREAK
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2:30pm
Session 3: Content Creation –
Zacharias Kunuk, Kitikmeot Inuit Association
Rep, Eric Anoee (Arviat Film Soceity) & …

NTI Supports Immediate Review of Government Procurement Practices

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie announced her support for an immediate review of the Government of Nunavut’s contracting policy.
“NTI negotiated the Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI) Policy in good faith to ensure that Inuit firms compete effectively and play a major role in the Nunavut economy,” said Towtongie. “However, we were seeing inconsistencies and gaps in procurement, and this leads to an unhealthy business environment. We look forward to working …

Nunavut Tunngavik Donates to Fire Victims

   Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that the NTI Executive donated $5,000 toward the purchase of non-perishable food products for the families affected by the fire that destroyed 22 housing units in Iqaluit earlier this week.
“Our prayers are with the family who lost relatives in the tragic fire, and our hearts are with all the families affected by this terrible incident,” said Towtongie. “We feel compelled to …

Poverty reduction plan focuses on community self-reliance, collaboration and healing

The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction was released today as part of a long-term Poverty Reduction Action Plan for Nunavut.

Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development and Transportation (EDT), Peter Taptuna, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Vice President, Jack Anawak, released the plan.

“This plan emerged directly from our communities, and from the vision and ideas of hundreds of dedicated Nunavummiut who participated in last year’s public engagement process,” …

Nunavut Tunngavik President Hires Principal Secretary

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced she hired Anne Crawford to serve as principal secretary for the organization, with responsibility for the president’s office and political relations with other agencies. Crawford will be located in Iqaluit.

“I’ve known Anne for years, both personally and professionally, and I know that I can count on her to provide strategic advice to guide NTI in our quest to realize full …