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Elections, Financial Statements and Staffing Progress Report at NTI Board Meeting

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (September 17, 2001) The board of Directors for Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated ended their meeting in Qikiqtarjuaq, September 13, 2001.

The meeting was opened by NTI’s Acting President, James Etoolook, followed by welcoming remarks from the Mayor of Qikiqtarjuaq, Lootie Thomasie reprsenting the hamlet and the Inuit of the community.

The agenda included NTI Elections, 2002/2003 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Reports for 2000-2001. The Nunavut Water Board’s powers to grant water use rights, and support for Sakku Development were also included on the agenda.

Also among discussions were the Arctic Winter Games, and Amendments to NTI’s By-laws, and the 1st Vice-President and Vice-President of Finance Report. Board members discussed the items into the afternoon and were approved.

A community feast was held to honour Pauloosie Keyootak and Loasie Audlakiak from their communties for their contribution to Nunavut.

There were a number of other decisions made during the board meeting. For more information on those agenda items please contact NTI. There will be a separate report on the progress and beneficiaries insurance results.

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For further information:

Alan R. Vigoda
Director of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Iqaluit, NU
Tel: (867) 975-4900
Fax: (867) 975-4943 Paul Irngaut
Executive Liaison & Public Relations Advisor
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Iqaluit, NU
Tel: (867) 975-4900
Fax: (867) 975-4949
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board of Directors’ Meeting
September 11 to September 13, 2001

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