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2025 News Archive

Orange Shirt Distribution

(September 24, 2025 – Iqaluit/Rankin Inlet, Nunavut) In advance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th) Nunavut Tunngavik will be distributing Orange T-Shirts in youth sizes to commemorate survivors of residential schools, while celebrating the beauty of our children and culture.
The orange t-shirts this year were designed by Arviat multi-media artist Nooks Lindell, of Hinaani Design. “The Butterfly concept represents beauty and transformation. The Inuk in the …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. welcomes appointment of Christy Nipisha Sinclair to Indigenous Advisory Council

For Immediate Release
(September 12, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik President Jeremy Tunraluk congratulates Christy Nipisha Sinclair on her appointment to the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) for the new Major Projects Office. The IAC will advise Canada on how major nation-building projects proceed, ensuring Indigenous perspectives help decisions that affect our lands, waters and communities.
“I want to congratulate Christy on this important appointment,” said NTI President Tunraluk. “She is a …

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NTI Responds to Federal Government Major Projects Announcement

For Immediate Release
(September 12, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk issued a statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s major project announcements this week.
“We had hoped Nunavut’s major nation-building projects would be included in the Federal government’s initial list,” said President Tunraluk. “At the same time, NTI is encouraged that Canada recognized the Gray’s Bay Road and Port in the Kitikmeot region as …

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GN and NTI Release Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Strategy

For Immediate Release
(September 12, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today released the Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Strategy, shaped by the insights and priorities shared during the Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit held in Iqaluit this past June.
As geopolitical interest in the Arctic intensifies and the impacts of climate change accelerate, it is crucial that Nunavut voices guide Canada’s sovereignty agenda. …

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Passing of Robert Greenley

For Immediate Release
Nunavut Tunngavik is saddened to hear of the passing of Robert James Elatiak Greenley, of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Bobby was President of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, member of the NTI board, and a beloved community leader in Cambridge Bay.
He advocated for stronger hunters and trappers’ organizations in Nunavut, especially during his Chairmanship of the Ekaluktutiak Hunters & Trappers Organization. He knew how important it was for Nunavut Inuit …

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NTI Board of Directors Concludes Meeting with Major Investments in Inuit Housing, Establishment of Igluvut and Aqqusariaq

For Immediate Release
(August 28, 2025 – Kinngait, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors met in Kinngait this week, advancing several important files, including the approval of the Nunavut Inuit Housing Fund Policy, allocation of federal Indigenous housing funding, and establishment of an Independent-not-for-profit (INFP) governance structure for Aqqusariaq.
Financial Transparency
The Board reviewed and passed the 2024-2025 audited financial statements. NTI again received a clean audit with no significant …

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NTI Responds to One Canada Economy Act; Establishes List of Inuit Projects of National Interest for Nunavut

For Immediate Release
(August 27, 2025 – Kinngait, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) welcomes the passage of Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, and is setting clear conditions to ensure the act delivers concrete results in Nunavut while fully respecting Inuit rights and modern treaties. Bill C-5 received Royal Assent on June 26, 2025, enacting both the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.
Under …

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Public Notice: NTI Board of Directors Meeting

For immediate release
(August 18, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Board of Directors will commence their regular meeting at the Community Hall in Kinngait, Nunavut on August 27-28th,  2025. The board meetings are public and will be live streamed on NTI’s Facebook page (floor feed), or available online with Inuktitut and English options, via Zoom: https://baldwinav.zoom.us/j/87540620488?pwd=Rk3Z3zkY73LaqcEQaYDWM5uAE0BwCA.1
WHO: NTI Board of Directors
WHAT: Regular Meeting
WHERE: Community Hall, Kinngait, Nunavut
WHEN: August …

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First Meeting of the Greenland-Nunavut Fisheries Committee

Joint Statement
(August 13, 2025 – Nuuk, Greenland) On August 2, 2025, the Government of Greenland, Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association convened in Nuuk for the inaugural meeting of the Greenland-Nunavut Fisheries Committee, marking a historic milestone in Arctic fisheries cooperation.
Strengthening Arctic Partnerships
The Committee successfully established a framework for ongoing collaboration between Greenland and Nunavut. Representatives from all four organizations shared comprehensive overviews of their …

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Greenland and Nunavut sign new fisheries-specific Memorandum of Understanding

(July 31, 2025 – Nuuk, Greenland) The Honourable Múte Bourup Egede, Greenland’s Minister of Finance and Taxes, joined the Honourable David Akeeagok, Minister of Community Services with the Government of Nunavut (GN), as well as Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk, and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) President Olayuk Akesuk, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that enhances collaboration and partnership with the shared goal of sustainable fishery development …

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NTI Announces Winners of the 2025 Nunavut Day Snowmobile and ATV Draws

For Immediate Release
(July 15, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Nunavut Day Snowmobile and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) draws.
Nunavut Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement were automatically entered into the draw for a chance to win one of two prizes in each community, a Yamaha SideWinder L-TX GT snowmobile, or a Polaris Sportsman 570 Trail ATV. The draws were conducted …

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Nunavut Day Goodie Bags – Rankin Inlet

For Immediate Release
NUNAVUT DAY GOODIE BAGS – RANKIN INLET
(July 9, 2025 – Rankin Inlet, NU) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has been made aware that some of the candies included in the Nunavut Day goodie bags distributed at today’s Rankin Inlet celebrations were expired and showed signs of mold. We sincerely apologize for not identifying this issue earlier. The goodie bags were purchased from a vendor and delivered shortly before the …

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Nunavut Day Celebrations

For Immediate Release
(July 4, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to share the Nunavut Day Schedule of Activities this year, featuring online contests, a radio call in show, in-person celebrations, and return of the Snowmobile and ATV Draws in every Nunavut community.
Online Contests
The online contests this year will kick off on Nunavut Day, July 9th and submissions will be open until Friday, July 25th at 5pm …

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NTI and GN leadership add Infrastructure and Arctic Sovereignty and Security to joint workplans

For Immediate Release
(May 20, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Partnership Committee (NPC) – which consists of the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) – met today in Iqaluit to advance shared priorities.
At the meeting, the committee endorsed two new workplans with a strategic focus on Infrastructure and Arctic Sovereignty and Security. The committee’s five existing workplans are …

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NTI Partners with Nunavut Sivuniksavut to Support Inuit Representation and Workforce Development Initiative

For Immediate Release
(May 15, 2025 – Ottawa, ON) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President, and Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (MITC) Chairperson Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to announce $2.2 Million contribution agreement with Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) to support their Inuit workforce development initiative over the next 4 years.
Through recent strategic planning, the NS Board of Directors have identified essential roles needed to ensure its long term operations run efficiently and effectively. The …

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NTI Launches a Call for Proposals for the Uqausirngaq Fund to Support Inuktut Revitalization

For Immediate Release
(May 7, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) president Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to announce the 2025–2026 Uqausirngaq Fund Call for Proposals, an Inuit led initiative funded by the Government of Canada to support the protection, reclamation, revitalization, and maintenance of Inuktut across Nunavut and beyond.
“A key priority in Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq 2025-2029, NTIs four year strategic priorities, is Inuktut for All Time – ensuring that Inuktut …

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Public Notice: Qanuippitaa? Community Feast

For Immediate Release
May 1, 2025
To celebrate the conclusion of the data collection phase of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey, join Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the Qanuippitaa? team for a Community Feast & Celebration in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
The event will include a feast with door prizes, a game, and an opportunity to thank all who were involved in the success of the Qanuippitaa? survey
WHAT: Community Feast and Celebration
WHO: NTI and Qanuippitaa? …

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Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey Data Collection Concludes with Celebration

For Immediate Release
(May 1, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to share that the data collection phase of the Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey is now complete.
Qanuippitaa? was created for Inuit. With approximately 3600 surveys completed across Nunavut, the data collected will be important to understand our health, our strengths and what areas require more focus and attention in our communities. This information …

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Statement: NTI Congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney

For Immediate Release
(April 29, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk congratulates Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Mark Carney on his election victory.
NTI looks forward to working with your government and Nunavut’s Member of Parliament to fully implement the Nunavut Agreement, and advance NTIs four-year strategic priorities Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq 2024-2029.
Inuit self-determination is central to the future of Nunavut and to Canada’s sovereignty and …

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Inuktut Education Innovation Fund: Enhancing Inuit Language and Culture Education

For Immediate Release
(April 24, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for the Inuktut Education Innovation Fund, a program designed to advance Inuit Language and Culture education within Nunavut’s education system. This Fund provides valuable opportunities for Inuit to foster innovation and growth in the delivery of education in Inuktut.
The fund aims to support research on innovative education methods, curriculum development, …

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NTF Launches Fourth Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize

(April 3, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) NTI President, and chair of the Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to launch the fourth iteration of the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize. Inuktuuqta! will award one Nunavut Inuk author a grand prize of $80,000 and supports to complete a full-length book in Inuktitut or Inuinnaqtun. Similar to previous years, four additional prizes will be awarded. NTF will work with the winning …

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Partnering for a TB-free Nunavut on World TB Day

For Immediate Release
(March 24, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Today, Government of Nunavut Minister of Health John Main and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk reaffirmed their commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in Nunavut. On World TB Day, they recognize the ongoing collaborative efforts to combat TB, reduce TB-related fear and stigma, and improve health outcomes for people and communities affected by TB across Nunavut.
This year’s World TB Day theme …

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NTI Board of Directors Funds TB Elimination, Hunters Support Program and Calls for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative

For Immediate Release
(March 21, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors met this week and invested in tuberculosis (TB) elimination, called for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) funding, and provided oversight to the renewed Implementation Contract.
TB Elimination Funding
Recognizing the urgent need for action, the Board approved a $4 million contribution to the Government of Nunavut (GN) for TB clinical care. The Board also approved …

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Inuit Leadership are United in Welcoming Prime Minister to Nunavut

For Immediate Release
(March 18, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Inuit leadership met with Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Mark Carney, in Iqaluit earlier today.
United in their message, the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) President Natan Obed were clear in their advocacy with the Prime Minister. As geopolitical interests focus on the Arctic region, Inuit leaders are calling for strengthened partnership between Inuit …

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NTI Welcomes Government of Canada’s Announcement to Extend the Inuit Child First Initiative

For Immediate Release
(March 7, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk welcomes the announcement today by the Government of Canada to extend Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) for one year.
ICFI is an interim agreement by the Government of Canada to establish an initiative like Jordan’s Principle, but for Inuit. It was created to achieve substantive equality for Inuit children by ensuring children have access to the …

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NTI, GN and GOC Sign Implementation Contract under Nunavut Agreement

For Immediate Release
(March 8, 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario ) Recognizing and implementing Inuit rights under the Nunavut Agreement is key to advancing economic reconciliation and renewing the Inuit-Crown relationship.
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree; the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Jeremy Tunraluk; and the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, signed an Implementation Contract (the Contract) under the Nunavut Agreement for …

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Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Provide Roadmap to Securing Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty and Security

For Immediate Release
(March 4, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk stated their shared priorities for nation-building infrastructure to address Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security needs in Nunavut.
“Nunavut stands together with other territories and provinces in opposing any threats to Canada’s sovereignty and security,” said Premier Akeeagok. “We know what’s at stake for the Canadian Arctic and Inuit Nunangat, and we …

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Nunavut Fishery Regulations Working Group Releases Policy Intentions Paper

For Immediate Release
(February 28, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is pleased to announce the completion of the Nunavut Fishery Regulations Policy Intentions Paper, which proposes policy and management objectives for the future Nunavut Fishery Regulations (NFR).
The policy intentions paper was co-developed by the NFR working group, made up of members from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), NTI, the Government of Nunavut, Makivvik, and the Cree Nation Government, …

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Sinaa Agreement Signing

For Immediate Release

(February 27, 2025) Today, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) celebrates the signing of the Sinaa Agreement, an agreement between the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Government of Canada. Under the Agreement, Canada is providing a $200 million investment to QIA alongside $70 million from donors, to create meaningful jobs and support a conservation economy with Inuit values, knowledge and leadership at the forefront.
Highlights of the Agreement include:
• …

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NTI Releases New Strategic Priorities: Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq

For Immediate Release
(February 14, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to release NTIs new strategic priorities Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq 2025-2029.
The strategy signifies a transformative shift in how NTI approaches the future. Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq shows urgency and passion in declaring that Inuit can no longer advocate for their rights from the sidelines. Instead, it is time for Inuit to lead boldly, act decisively, and secure …

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NTI Invests in Community Facilities for Elder Care

For Immediate Release
(February 11, 2025 — Arviat, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is investing $15M of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF) to support the renewal of Elders’ Care facilities in the territory.
NTI is focused on ensuring that an adequate number of Elder care facilities are established and maintained in Nunavut, including in the smaller communities. “To close the gap in Elders’ care, we must also maintain the capacity that …

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NTI Releases the 2022-23 State of Inuit Culture and Society Annual Report on Policing in Nunavut

For Immediate Release
(February 6, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk released the 2022-23 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society (SICS): Policing in Nunavut: Past, Present, and Future. The SICS report is a requirement under Article 32 of the Nunavut Agreement that must be tabled in the Nunavut Legislature and in Parliament.  
 Nunavut holds the highest rate of deaths in police custody …

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NTI Board of Directors Invest in Food Security, Inuktut and Emergency Response Fund

For Immediate Release
(January 23, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors met in Iqaluit this week. During the two-day meeting, the board approved their 4-Year Strategic Priorities titled Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq and invest in culturally appropriate food security and Inuktut initiatives, and a Nunavut Inuit Emergency Response Fund.
Consistent with the Board’s commitment to financial transparency, the Board approved revisions to the Core Funding Model to take …

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Public Notice: NTI Board of Directors Meeting

For Immediate Release
(January 15, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors will commence their regular meetings at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut on January 21-22, 2025. The board meetings are open to the public and will be available to stream in Inuktitut and English on zoom, and in Inuktitut only on NTIs Facebook Page.
WHO:           NTI Board of Directors
WHAT:         General Meeting
WHERE:       Aqsarniit …

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