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2023 News Archive

Arbitrator Rules Government of Canada and Government of Nunavut are in Breach of the Nunavut Agreement regarding Inuit Employment

(May 10, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) An Arbitrator in the dispute between Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and the Government of Canada (GoC) and Government of Nunavut (GN) concerning the implementation of commitments in the Nunavut Agreement towards fully Inuit representative work forces has ruled in favor of NTI.
The Arbitration is the final stage in a dispute initiated by NTI in 2018 under Article 38 of the Nunavut Agreement.
The Arbitrator ruled that …

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Community-wide screening for tuberculosis in Pangnirtung

(May 8, 2023, Iqaluit, NU)  – The Chief Public Health Office of Nunavut and the Department of Health, in partnership with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), are advising residents of Pangnirtung that a community-wide screening clinic for tuberculosis (TB) is scheduled for later this year to address the number of active and latent cases in the community.
TB screening will begin in September 2023 and continue through November 2023 to ensure access …

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NTI IS SADDENED TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DONAT MILORTOK – NAUJAAT ELDER, COMMUNITY BUILDER, POLITICAL LEADER, AND A LIFELONG DEFENDER OF INUIT RIGHTS

(April 28, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) It was with heavy hearts that NTI learned this week of the passing of Donat Milortuk of Naujaat. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and community.
Donat’s life was filled with many accomplishments from which Inuit in Nunavut can take pride and inspiration. He was an early leader and advocate in the efforts that, decades later, would culminate in the creation of Nunavut. …

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The GN appeals the Nunavut Court’s decision to allow the Inuktut Education Discrimination lawsuit to proceed

(April 25, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Government of Nunavut (GN) has filed to appeal the Nunavut Court of Justice’s decision to allow the Inuktut Education Discrimination lawsuit to proceed to trial. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and two Inuit families filed the lawsuit on the basis of discrimination faced by Inuit students in Nunavut’s education system.
NTI is dismayed by the GN’s continuing efforts and dedication of public resources to fight Nunavut …

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Joint Statement: Amira Gill, Nadya Gill and Karima Manji Enrolment Applications Provided to Police

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) asked the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to investigate the actions of Amira Gill, Nadya Gill and Karima Manji in applying for enrolment under the Nunavut Agreement.
The three women applied for enrolment under the Nunavut Agreement in 2016 (Gills) and 2018 (Manji).
In 2016, the Iqaluit Community Enrolment Committee reviewed and approved the applications of Amira and Nadya, relying on information …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. investigates potential fraud in enrolment of two women under the Nunavut Agreement

For Immediate Release
(March 30, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) This week, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) became aware of possible fraudulent enrolment of Amira and Nadya Gill in the Nunavut Agreement. Karima Manji claimed that twins Amira and Nadya Gill were her adopted children and identified an Inuk woman as their birth mother.
NTI has received information from the woman identified as their birth mother that Amira and Nadya Gill are not her children. …

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NTI is pleased with the Nunavut Court of Justice Decision to Allow the Equality Rights Lawsuit for Inuit Students to Move Forward in Court

(March 3, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) On March 2, 2023, the Nunavut Court of Justice released its decision to reject the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) attempt to throw out the lawsuit seeking to end discrimination against Inuit students in Nunavut’s public schools based on the absence of Inuktut education. NTI began the lawsuit alongside two Inuit families on behalf of all Inuit. It asks the court to intervene under the Canadian …

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PSA: NTI’s Gas Voucher Program Update

P U B LI C SE R V IC E A N NOUNC EM ENT
(February 24, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) The NTI Gas Voucher Program that was launched on February 23, 2023 provides a one-time book of gas vouchers totaling $750.00 to harvesting households in Nunavut communities. The Gas Voucher Program was developed by NTI to help alleviate some increased costs experienced by harvesters.
This program supports the purchase of gasoline only. …

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News Release: Gas Voucher Program

For Immediate Release
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s Gas Voucher Program
(February 22, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce the roll-out of its Gas Voucher Program. The program will provide a one-time $750 gas voucher to harvesting households in all Nunavut communities.
The program is geared towards supporting Nunavut Inuit who harvest, process, and share traditional foods. The rising costs of fuel and equipment is a significant barrier to accessing …

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