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2012 News Archive

NTI Applauds the Establishment of the Nunavut Marine Council

(February 22, 2012 – Taloyoak, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today applauds the efforts of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, the Nunavut Water Board, the Nunavut Planning Commission and the Nunavut Impact Review Board (collectively the IPGs) in establishing the Nunavut Marine Council (NMC) under Section 15.4.1 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
“Marine areas in Nunavut are crucial to Nunavummiut and Canadians, and they have provided food, clothing …

NTI Applauds the End of the Long Gun Registry

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today welcomes the passage of Bill C-19, the Ending the Long Gun Registry Act, in the House of Commons.
“NTI fully supports the safe use of firearms in Canada, but when the Firearms Act first came into effect in 1995, it hindered the ability of Inuit hunters to put food on the table. The Firearms Act never took into account the realities of life in …

NTI to Participate in DFO’s Narwhal Consultations

Nunavut Tunngavik Vice-President James Eetoolook today said NTI will participate in community consultations with officials from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in order to gain feedback on a draft Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for narwhal, and to discuss the total allowable harvest levels for narwhal.

The draft plan is a result of three meetings held last year between the co-management partners as part of an alternative resolution to …

NTI in Court with Government of Canada on Summary Judgment Motion


Nunavut Tunngavik President Cathy Towtongie announced today that legal counsel for the organization appeared in the Nunavut Court of Justice Feb. 13-14 arguing that summary judgment be given to NTI on one aspect of its implementation lawsuit against the Government of Canada. After hearing the arguments, the Court is now considering NTI’s application and is expected to release its decision in the near future.
The summary judgment application was filed …

Nunavut Tunngavik Mourns the Loss of Bob Williamson and John Sperry

(February 13, 2012 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today extended her condolences to the Williamson and Sperry families. Bob Williamson and John Sperry both passed away this past weekend.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this very sad time,” said Towtongie. “Nunavut just lost two legendary men who played critical roles in the development of Nunavut in their unique ways. They were true …

NTI Announces Schedule of IAP Community Visits

(February 6, 2012 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Cathy Towtongie said today the organization is pleased the Indian Residential School Adjudication Secretariat is travelling to Nunavut communities to hold information sessions on the Independent Assessment Process.
The Adjudication Secretariat was created as a third-party neutral organization by the Government of Canada to implement and administer the IAP. NTI collaborated with the secretariat to plan and prepare the information …

NTI Supports Federal Seal Day on the Hill

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today said that NTI is in full support of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Seal Day on the Hill, scheduled to take place in Ottawa today.

The event was organized by DFO to demonstrate the federal government’s ongoing support of the country’s seal industry. Officials from across the country, including Nunavut, are to attend the event with DFO Minister Keith Ashfield and …

NTI Applauds Air Greenland’s Announcement Regarding Scheduled flights Between Iqaluit and Nuuk, Greenland.

(January 23, 2012 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today applauds Air Greenland’s announcement to open scheduled flights between Nuuk, Greenland and Iqaluit.
“Inuit between the two circumpolar regions have longed the access for an air link. The announcement brought exciting news for many families across Nunavut, as there is a historical connection to the migration of their ancestors.” said Towtongie. “Inuit will now be able to …

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Iqaluit – February 22/23, 2012

The ASIST workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people around the world have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop.
Participation in the full two days is required. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles. Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.

NTI Collecting Names of Former Kivalliq Hall Students

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that NTI is collecting names of students who lived at Kivalliq Hall while attending high school in Rankin Inlet in the 1980s.

NTI is collecting the information to help with legal action the organization is mounting to have Kivalliq Hall added to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement’s List of Schools so that former students are eligible for compensation under the Common …