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2026 News Archive

Chief Returning Officer Announced for the 2026 NTI By-Elections for President

For Immediate Release
(March 31, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Paul Irngaut announced that Joe Adla Kunuk, in collaboration with Ayaya Marketing & Communications, has been appointed as the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for the upcoming NTI By-Election for President, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The nomination period for this election will be held from Wednesday, April 15 to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. To …

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NTI Board Confirms Inuit Unity, Funds Housing, Health Equity, and Voter Initiatives

For Immediate Release
(March 30, 2026 – Nuuk, Greenland) The Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Board of Directors concluded its Board meetings yesterday in Nuuk, Greenland, following several days of discussion focused on Inuit priorities. These discussions included housing, education, governance, and strengthening relationships with Inuit partners across Inuit Nunaat.
“I am grateful to the Board members who came together to make decisions that shape the future of our people,” said NTI President …

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NTI calls to extend the amnesty period for firearm owners in Nunavut

(March 26, 2026 – Nuuk, Greenland) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) met to address federal firearms legislation affecting Inuit harvesting rights and safety on the land.
The Board discussed Inuit concerns regarding the recent federal firearm legislation, known as Bill C-21, which came into force on December 15, 2025, banning more than 2,500 makes and models of so-called “assault-style” firearms. The Board passed a resolution calling on …

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NTI Strengthens Inuit-to-Inuit Relations in Greenland

For Immediate Release
(March 25, 2026 – Nuuk, Greenland) The Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Board of Directors is meeting this week in Nuuk, Greenland, at a time when nations around the globe are expressing heightened interested in a warming Arctic.
”It is important that Inuit continue to demonstrate strong unity across Inuit Nunaat. The Arctic is not a commodity. It is not a shipping route, a mine, or a fish quota. The …

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NTI Response to Ikajuqtigiikta – the 7th Nunavut Legislative Assembly’s Mandate

For Immediate Release
(March 23, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is pleased to see the priorities identified in Ikajuqtigiika, the 7th Assembly’s mandate released today. The commitment to strengthen Inuit self determination through the implementation of the Nunavut Agreement and the four pillars identified in Ikajuqtigiikta align with NTI’s organizational priorities outlined in Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq 2025-2029.
“NTI remains committed to working constructively with the Government of …

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NTI Board of Directors meeting in Nuuk, Greenland

(March 23, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated’s Board of Directors meeting begins tomorrow, March 24, 2026, in Nuuk, Greenland. The location was chosen by the NTI Board of Directors to show unity and solidarity with Greenland. 
 The Board will hear updates from the Regional Inuit Associations, review the proposed 2026-2027 budget including the Nunavut Harvesters Support Program, Uqqujjait Innarnut Pension Increase, Affordable Housing Allocations. Directors will also consider appointments to the Igluvut Corporation.   
 Members of the public can observe the meetings using the link …

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NTI announces May Presidential By-election and Interim Vice President appointment

For Immediate Release
(March 18, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Membership and the Board of Directors decided, on March 13, 2026, to move up the By-election date for the position of NTI President from December 2026 to May 27, 2026.
In January of this year, NTI Membership appointed Vice-President Paul Irngaut as the President, after the President position became vacant. The Membership decision followed a recommendation from the NTI …

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NTI Congratulates Arviat on Selection as Home of Inuit Nunangat University Main Campus

For Immediate Release
(February 11, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario) Nunavut Tunngavik congratulates the community of Arviat on being selected as the main campus location of the Inuit Nunangat University, marking a major milestone for Inuit-led education.
“This is a proud and meaningful day for Inuit, for Inuit Nunangat, for Nunavut and indeed for Canada,” said NTI President Paul Irngaut. “The decision to locate the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University in Arviat …

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GN and NTI Celebrate 10 Years of Qilaut with 2026 Concert Series

For Immediate Release
(February 6, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Qilaut Songwriting Contest, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) are working with the Alianait Arts Festival to co-present the 2026 Qilaut Concert Series.
Since its launch in 2015, Qilaut has showcased the creativity and talent of Inuktut songwriters and musicians. To mark this milestone year, the 2025 contest winners will tour across …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation Seeks Jury Members for 2026 Inuktuuqta! Prize

For Immediate Release
(January 27, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Foundation (NTF) is seeking submissions from Inuktut educators, authors, storytellers, and linguists to be considered for the Inuktuuqta! Inuktut Writing Prize Selection Committee.
“The Inuktuuqta! prize is an important tool for Nunavut Inuit to strengthen and maintain our languages,” said NTF Chair Paul Irngaut. “The selection committee has received high caliber Inuktuuqta submissions each year, and we invite Inuktut experts to …

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Igluvut Corporation Holds Inaugural Meeting to Advance Inuit-led Housing Mandate

For Immediate Release
(January 23, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Igluvut Corporation held its inaugural Board of Directors meeting in Iqaluit yesterday, marking a major milestone in the development of an Inuit-led housing system for Nunavut. Earlier in the day, a Special Members Meeting approved Igluvut’s by-laws, core founding policies, and the appointment of a public accountant, formally establishing the Corporation’s governance and legal foundation.
“This is an important and historical step toward …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Announces Leadership Transition

For Immediate Release
(January 21, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Board of Directors today accepted the resignation of Jeremy Tunraluk as President, effective immediately.
Mr. Tunraluk has been on unpaid leave from Nunavut Tunngavik since December 2, 2025. Vice President Paul Irngaut has agreed to stay on as President until a by-election is called.
At a special members meeting held virtually earlier today, NTI membership voted to hold a by-election for …

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Public Notice: NTI BOD Meeting

For Immediate Release
(January 20, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) Board of Directors will commence their regular meeting at the NTI Executive Office Boardroom in Iqaluit, Nunavut on January 21, 2026. The board meeting is public and will be live streamed on NTI’s Facebook page (floor feed), or available online with Inuktitut and English options, via zoom at:
https://baldwinav.zoom.us/j/87185196725?pwd=qDaYt4pmf5CsciBuwK4tnAPRFMhUSk.1
WHO: NTI Board of Directors
WHAT: Regular Meeting, draft agenda attached
WHERE: …

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