(December 30, 2021– Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) provides supports to Inuit who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are required to isolate for 14 days as a result of contact tracing or are in a Nunavut community with active COVID-19 cases.
Isolation Kits are intended to support Nunavut Inuit to stay home. The content of these kits depends on the information provided to NTI and will be adapted based on …
(November 24, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) Cultural and Healing Program. Inuit can apply for project funding for 1) programs that address the harms and intergenerational effects of residential schools 2) traditional on-the-land programs 3) the teaching of Inuit history, culture, languages and traditions.
Individual and groups of Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut …
(November 17, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today congratulated the Honorable PJ Akeeagok on his election as Premier and the appointment of cabinet ministers to Nunavut’s Sixth Legislative Assembly.
“Congratulations to the newly elected Premier PJ Akeeagok, I acknowledge your invaluable commitment to public service and I am committed to working with you to achieve transformative change for Nunavut Inuit”, said Kotierk, NTI President
NTI …
(November 16, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Today, members of the Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Annual General Meeting passed a resolution to seek a negotiation mandate with the Government of Canada to begin the exercise of the inherent right to Inuit Self-Government.
Twenty-two years since the creation of Nunavut’s public government, Inuit expectations of a government that reflects their goals and objectives have not been realized, despite NTIs repeated efforts to …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Annual General Meeting
Notice to the Public
This is a notice to the public that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will be held from November 15 to November 17, 2021 in Rankin Inlet, NU in person and VIA ZOOM and Facebook LIVE from the Singiituq Community Hall.
All COVID-19 measures will be followed, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and limiting the number of people …
(November 7, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) announces a Call for Proposals for the newly established Inuktut Education Innovation Fund. The Inuktut Education Innovation Fund was created to provide and enhance opportunities for Inuit to advance Inuit Language and Culture education in Nunavut’s Education system.
“On International Inuit Day I am very pleased to announce the establishment of the Inuktut Education Innovation Fund. As Inuit, we are creative, capable …
The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation is seeking the creation of a logo/visual identity that captures a vision in hosting career awareness camps. The career awareness camps will be hosted with various partners to raise awareness on the career opportunities for young Nunavummiut. At present, plans are underway for science, health and finance career camps.
This logo will be used on various websites, Facebook pages, promotional information and all swag items for …
Start time: October 15, 2021
End time: October 31, 2021
Coral Harbour, Nunavut
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) would like to advise the residents of Coral Harbour that Isolation Kit delivery may be delayed due to the high volume of applications and the local store inventory.
If you have applied for the isolation kit online, you do not need to call and confirm, staff are processing applications as quickly as they can.
It is preferred that …
(October 13, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Today, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has filed a landmark lawsuit with the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit, asserting that the Government of Nunavut (GN), by failing to provide a public school system offering Nunavut Inuit equal opportunities to complete schooling in their own language and culture, is violating constitutionally-protected equality rights of Nunavut Inuit guaranteed under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
With the …
(October 8, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) This week, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) launched Nunavut specific engagement that will inform the co-development of the proposed Indigenous Health Legislation with the Government of Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK).
Between October and November 2021, NTI will conduct interviews, host community radio shows, meet with community wellness committees and request written submissions through social media.
“Inuit have a right to health care, including the right …
National Day for Truth and Reconcilation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
In Iqaluit, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) are hosting a community walk from Nunavut Monument at Igluvut Building to the Iqaluit Square in honour and in remembrance of residential school survivors around Canada.
We honour residential school survivors and their families
Schedule of events:
1:00 – 1:30 – Orange t-shirt distribution
1:30 – moment of …
NTI Isolation Kit Update for Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
(September 20, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has updated the requirements for Nunavut Inuit, directly affected by COVID-19, requesting Isolation Kits to provide supplies and support. Isolation Kits will be provided to Inuit who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are required to isolate for 14 days as a result of contact tracing, or are in a Nunavut community …
Bill 55 Transfers Millions in Taxes from Mining Companies to Inuit with No Additional Revenue or Benefit to Nunavut
(September 17, 2021, Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) With the passage of Bill 55 – An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act (PATA), the Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have transferred the burden of paying millions of dollars in …
(September 14, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (MITC) approved a $12.4 Million partnership with the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Arctic College to increase Inuktut within Nunavut schools through strengthening Inuktut teacher training.
“NTI is a strong supporter of Inuktut education, revitalization, and culture. Educating our children in our first language is a necessary step to increasing the achievement rates of Nunavut Inuit in …
NTI Board of Directors Meeting Concludes in Kinngait
(September 3, 2021 – Kinngait, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) concluded their Board of Directors meeting in Kinngait yesterday.
Highlights from the meeting include resolutions that approved $13 million in loan funding, to the following two initiatives:
Nukik Corporation, with the full support of the Kivalliq Inuit Association and Sakku Investments Corporation, was approved for a $5 million loan, over a 4-year interest free …
NTI Virtual Events –Board of Directors Meeting − Kinngait, Nunavut
Meeting dates: August 31, 2021 to September2, 2021
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM Eastern Time
To listen in on ZOOM, please follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83151745912…
(August 13, 2021 Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk would like to congratulate Angela Mukyungnik of Arviat and Jenna Kilabuk-Qaqqasiq of Pangnirtung on being named recipients of the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak (JAK) Memorial Scholarship for 2021.
The JAK Scholarship awards $5,000.00 annually to two (2) students who embody Jose Kusugak’s passion and dedication to education, language, and advancement of Inuit rights.
Angela and Jenna are both attending the Nunavut …
(July 22, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk joins Inuit in celebrating the opening of the Leonard Putulik Cultural Centre.
“The Leonard Putulik Cultural Centre is a beautiful hopeful space, full of potential creativity from the community to nurture cultural knowledge transference, while strengthening and celebrating Inuit culture and language. There is no doubt that it will soon be a central cultural hub for Chesterfield Inlet,” said …
(July 19, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk would like to congratulate this year’s winners for NTI’s Home Cook Challenge and Decorating Contest!
“Although this year’s Nunavut Day was another virtual celebration, it was clear that Nunavut Inuit showed their pride in where they come from and utilized the resources they had to enter these contests. This is true ingenuity!”, said NTI President, Aluki Kotierk.
Home Cook …
(July 16, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) will be accepting Scholarship applications from July 19, 2021 to August 31, 2021 for the Post-Secondary Scholarship and the Skills and Employment Advancement Scholarship.
NTF Scholarships can be used towards tuition, fees, books, materials and program supplies, travel and accommodation, living expenses, childcare, meals and student debt.
$1500 Skill & Employment Advancement: Recipients will be enrolled in a recognized program related …
(July 6, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today congratulates Mary Simon on her appointment as Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General.
“This is a momentous day for all of us – Inuit, Indigenous Peoples and Canadians alike. Not only am I confident that this appointment will help pave avenues for reconciliation and communication within Canada, I am extremely excited about the spark of possibilities this ignites …
(July 2, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) will be hosting Nunavut Day celebrations virtually again this year – but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be fun!
The Nunavut Day organizing committee has worked hard to ensure that all Inuit, including Inuit living outside of the Nunavut Settlement Area are able to participate in this year’s celebrations.
NTI will be hosting 2 contests and a LIVE TV event:
(June 30, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) On June 21, 2021, Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act, received Royal Assent. The purpose of the Act is to bring Canada’s laws into harmony with UNDRIP and to provide a way forward for the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples to work together to fully implement UNDRIP in Canada. Such implementation should ensure the consistent application …
(June 30, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) This Canada Day, July 1st, Canadians in the three territories will have the unique opportunity to watch the ‘must-see’ documentary film, “Kappiataittut/Fearless,” which examines the formation of Nunavut through the voices of the Inuit negotiators, who over thirty years, made history and changed the map of Canada.
‘Kappiataittut /Fearless’ was produced in 2018 by Inuit Communications Systems Limited (ICSL), a subsidiary of the Inuit Broadcasting …
Warning: the following statement may be triggering as it contains references to genocide of Indigenous Peoples and the ongoing legacy of residential schools.
(June 28, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) extends its solemn solidarity with the members of the Cowessess First Nation and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations on the discovery of the remains of 751 children at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan.
“We …
(June 25, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) will be accepting applications for the Cultural and Healing Program.
Inuit can apply for project funding for 1) programs that address the harms and intergenerational effects of residential schools 2) traditional on-the-land programs or 3) the teaching of Inuit history, culture, languages and traditions.
Individual and groups of Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, urban and friendship …
(June 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) is pleased to announce that more than $92,000 has been allocated to four (4) Cultural & Healing Programs.
These four programs will take place during the 2021 summer season:
Lasalusi Ishulutak, Pangnirtung; On-the-Land Program
Krista Zawadski, Rankin Inlet and Chesterfield Inlet; Beading and Sewing Group
Elizabeth Ningeongan, Coral Harbour; On-the-Land Program
Kitikmeot Friendship Society, Cambridge Bay; Youth On-the-Land Program
“On National Indigenous Peoples Day, let us …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
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NTI Affirms National Inuit Action Plan in response to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children National Inquiry
(June 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) affirms the National Inuit Action Plan released by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada.
The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Inuit organizations need to work together to reduce violence in our communities. The National Inuit Action Plan …
COVID-19 vaccination video series – Nancy Mike, Registered Nurse
For more information on initiatives NTI is taking to combat COVID-19, please check out our website COVID19.tunngavik.com
COVID-19 vaccination video series -Methusalah Kunuk
For more information on initiatives NTI is taking to combat COVID-19, …
June 2, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Iqalummiut ages 12 and older will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccine during an Iqaluit COVID-19 Walk-in Vaccination Clinic.
Who: Iqalummiut ages 12 and older
Date: June 16 – 19, 2021
Time: 1:00 to 10:00 pm
Location: Curling Rink
Three door prizes have been provided by the City of Iqaluit: a Distancing Outdoors Prize with a value of $500; a Stay-at-Home Baking Prize with a value of $500; …
(May 27, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce that the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize will be awarded during a live television ceremony on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
“I am encouraged by the overwhelming response to the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize. With more than sixty submissions, it is clear to me that there is a real need for Inuktut literature. To everyone who submitted, I thank you …
(May 13, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) urges the Government of Nunavut (GN) to put measures in place to ensure that mandatory paid sick leave is offered to all workers in Nunavut.
NTI is concerned by the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the territory and their potential links to essential workers. Nunavut does not have mandatory paid sick leave, paid sick leave is limited or not available …
(May 3, 2021, Iqaluit) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has expanded eligibility for Isolation Kits to support Nunavut Inuit to stay home.
Inuit undertaking 14-day isolation may now have an Isolation Kit delivered to their family in their home community. This includes medical travel patients and medical travel escorts during isolation periods including travel to Iqaluit and in medical travel isolation hubs in southern centres. This is an addition to the current …
(April 30, 2021 Iqaluit, Nunavut) Aluki Kotierk, the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) today offered her deepest condolences to the family of the late Thomas R. Berger who passed away on Wednesday.
Thomas Berger was very important in getting the federal government to change its policies and recognize that Aboriginal rights and title must be dealt with. This was through his role as legal counsel for the Nisga’a Tribal Council …
(April 20, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) In the midst of a citywide lockdown and growing COVID-19 case counts, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is cautiously optimistic with the 2021 federal budget.
“Since the establishment of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee in 2017, Inuit priorities have been increasingly recognized in the federal budgets. I am optimistic with commitments made in the budget for an Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund, early learning and to address gender-based violence. …
(April 12, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk today announced that the application period for the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship is now open.
The application period will run from April 12 to July 9, 2021. Applicants must write a 500-word essay that describes in detail how the applicant will use their education to promote Inuit rights, identity, language, and culture.
Jose Amaujaq Kusugak dedicated his life to …
(March 31, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk welcomes the 2nd roll-out of the Nunavut Government Employee Survey (NGES) to all Government of Nunavut (GN) and Government of Canada employees in Nunavut.
The NGES comes from a commitment after the settlement of the 2015 lawsuit against the federal government for its failure to live up to its obligations to the Nunavut Agreement. The results of the …
(March 30, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) Cultural and Healing Program. Inuit can apply for project funding for 1) programs that address the harms and intergenerational effects of residential schools 2) traditional on-the-land programs 3) the teaching of Inuit history, culture, languages and traditions.
Individual and groups of Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut …
(March 26, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and Inhabit Media is committed to ensuring that Inuit families have access to Inuktut books and educational resources to support Inuktut language learning at home. With support from the Indigenous Communities Support Fund from the Government of Canada, NTI, in partnership with Inhabit Media, are pleased to distribute home-based Inuktut Literacy Kits to Inuit children in Nunavut.
The Inuktut Literacy Kits …
(March 24, 2021– Iqaluit, Nunavut) Today on World TB Day, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to share next steps toward TB elimination in Nunavut.
A year ago, the Nunavut Tuberculosis Elimination Action Plan, 2020-2023 was unanimously approved by the NTI Board of Directors. Efforts to secure endorsement of the Action Plan by the Government of Nunavut (GN) were hampered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and activities planned for …
(March 23, 2021 – Rankin Inlet, Nunavut ) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) would like to remind Nunavut Inuit the importance of updating their personal information on the Enrolment list.
If you are a Canadian citizen, you are Inuk according to the Inuit customs and usages and you identify as an Inuk, you may be eligible. If you are already enrolled, please update your information with the Enrolment department of NTI if:
(March 22, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Inuktut Writing Prize received submissions from 67 different authors, encompassing a variety of writing styles including short stories, poetry, and biographies. Due to the high number of submissions, November and December COVID-19 lockdown and unforeseen circumstances, the jury process is on-going and the prize will be announced as soon as possible.
Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation extends its thanks to Nunavut Inuit for their submissions and …
(March 18, 2021 – Baker Lake, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the Regional Inuit Organizations (RIAs) allocate $11 million for four new domestic violence shelters.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for shelters built in Nunavut for Inuit, particularly women and children, whom have experienced increased incidences of violence during isolation periods, and Inuit living in overcrowded conditions.
Nunavut Inuit organizations are allocating the new phase of Indigenous Community Support …
(March 17, 2021 – Baker lake, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) urges all eligible Elders who have not submitted an application to apply for the Uqqujjait Innarnut – Elders Support Program. NTI launched the program in October of 2020 during the NTI Annual General Meeting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Under this program, all eligible Nunavut Inuit born between January 1, 1949 and December 31, 1955 are eligible to receive a …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
Notice to the Public
This is a notice to the public that the 2021 Board of Directors Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will be held from March 16-18, 2021in Baker Lake, NU in person and VIA ZOOM and Facebook LIVE from the Community Hall.
All COVID-19 measures will be followed, including social distancing, frequent hand washing and limiting the number of people in the …
IQALUIT, March 9, 2021
Inuit are best positioned to reclaim, revitalize, strengthen and maintain their language.
The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support and strengthen the Inuktut language and education across Nunavut today. The Government of Canada is reaffirming its commitment to invest $42 million over five years to support this agreement. In addition to the significant …
(February 9, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Chief Returning Officer Kathleen Sigurdson today announced that Aluki Kotierk was re-elected as President of NTI with 69% of votes.
Kotierk will serve as President for a four-year term, until December 2024.
Kotierk will serve on NTI’s Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Inuit Social and Cultural Development Advisory Committee and as a Chair of NTI’s affiliate organizations Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation, Nunavut …
(February 2, 2021, Rankin Inlet,Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce a second call-out for Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) scholarship applications. Application forms for the Skill & Employment Advancement and Post-Secondary Education Scholarships will be accepted from February 1, 2021 to February 12, 2021 at 5:00PM CST.
“The Foundation awarded 191 Post-Secondary Scholarships and 57 Training & Advancement Scholarships in the fall of 2020. We are able to support …
(January 29, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Election for President has your safety in mind.
In most Nunavut communities:
Advanced polls will be on February 1, 2021, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm local time;
Election Day, February 8, 2021, polls will be open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm local time; and
Mobile polls, voters can request a physical distancing, no contact, mobile ballot, you can schedule with your local …
