Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. officials today selected the 2013 Photo of the Year Contest winners. Jeeteeta Merkosak of Pond Inlet was awarded $1,000 in prize money for her Narwhal at the Floe Edge photograph, an enlarged copy of her photograph, and the honour of having her photograph appear as the cover of NTI’s annual report and ad template artwork.
Niore Iqalukjuak of Clyde River took second place with Polar Bears, and won …
The Personal Credit Program is a component of the Residential School Settlement Agreement in which former residential school students will be entitled to non-cash credits to be applied towards educational institutions, including for Inuit culture, history and language programs if they so wish to attend such programs. The Personal Credit will also be transferrable to family members of a former residential school student.
For the duration of the Personal Credit Program, …
Please click on the link below to access the form.
http://www.sealharvest.ca/site/?page_id=1006
Monday December 9 is QIA elections.
Polling station locations:
The polling station for Iqaluit will be on the first floor of the Igluvut building.
The polling stations in the Qikiqtaaluk communities will be shared with Hamlet polling stations or Community Halls. Check with your local CLO for information.
Mobile polling stations will be as follows:
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Elders home
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Inuksuk Highschool
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Nunavut Women’s Correctional …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today congratulated the Honourable Peter Taptuna on his election as premier, and on the appointment of cabinet members. Following the swearing in of the MLAs yesterday at the Legislature, Premier Taptuna announced the portfolios of his cabinet members.
“On behalf of the NTI Board of Directors, I offer our sincere congratulations to Premier Taptuna and all of his cabinet ministers. The NTI …
From July 21-24m 2014, the Inuit Circumpolar Council will be holding a General Assembly in Inuvik, NT.
Nunavut Tunngavik is looking for talented performers to attend the event. We have 4 spots available.
Please submit a resume and a couple pictures of yourself in performance. Deadline for submissions is November 12, 5PM
Karen Flaherty
A/ Director of Communications
Department of Corporate Services
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
867-975-4941 (t) 867-222-2393 (c ) 867-975-4949 (f)
1-888-646-0006 toll-free
www.tunngavik.com
(November 5, 2013 –Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today offered sincere condolences to the Oweetaluktuk family.
“Jacob will be remembered for his work and contribution to the Inuit political movement and for promoting Inuit unity” said Towtongie. “He contributed quite extensively to ensuring Inuit language, culture and traditions remained alive”.
“I am deeply sorry for the families experiencing this loss. On behalf of the NTI Board of Directors, I …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Board of Directors today announced that effective immediately and until December 8, 2014, NTI President Cathy Towtongie would be taking on the responsibilities of the vice-president position vacated by Jack Anawak in Sept., 2013.
President Towtongie will also serve as the chair of NTI’s Inuit Social and Cultural Development Advisory Committee.
“I look forward to providing continuity and experience on the social and cultural work required in this position,” …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie named the recipients of the NTI President’s Awards at the annual general meeting feast in Rankin Inlet last night. NTI’s delegates are gathered in Rankin Inlet for the annual meeting this week.
Each year, the awards are bestowed upon three recipients who have made a significant contribution to preserve Inuit culture and lead community initiatives. This year’s recipients are David Oolooyuk, Veronica Ell, and the …
Day One – Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Call to Order and Lighting of the Qulliq
Opening Prayer
Introduction of Delegates
Welcoming Remarks
NTI President Cathy Towtongie
Opening remarks from Rankin Inlet Deputy Mayor Harry Towtongie
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Declarations of Conflict of Interest
3. Resolution – Post-Continuance Corporate Matters
4. Appointment of 2013 AGM Resolution Committee
5. Nunavut Trust Report
Questions and Answers
6. Approval of NTI Financial Statement and Acceptance of Auditor’s Report
a) 2012/13 Audited Financial Statements
b) Resolution – Approve …
(October 9, 2013 –Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today commended the Qikiqtani Inuit Association for their excellent work on the Qikiqtani Truth Commission over the last six years.
Towtongie made the comments following QIA’s launch of a two-book set and a film that includes the histories of all 13 Qikiqtaaluk communities and covers topics such as colonialism, housing, education, sled dogs, economic development, mobility and health care. QIA …
(September 27, 2013 –Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today thanked former vice-president Jack Anawak for his three years of service on the NTI Board of Directors. Anawak resigned from his position last Friday.
“On behalf of the NTI Board of Directors, I thank Jack for his dedication to his work on social and cultural issues and his commitment to Inuit, and I wish him success in his future …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will defend its award of a summary judgment at a Nunavut Court of Appeal hearing scheduled for Iqaluit on Sept. 24, 2013.
In June, 2012, Justice Earl Johnson of the Nunavut Court of Justice found NTI was entitled to compensation for the failure of the Government of Canada, representing the Crown, to implement a General Monitoring Plan in accordance with Article 12.7.6 of the …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today launched the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Oral History Project on the NTI website. The project features interviews with several people who were involved in various aspects of the NLCA negotiations over several decades, as well as a photographic history of the last several years.
“This project presents very valuable historical material and provides detailed first-hand information about a turning point in Canadian history. …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today welcomed the tabling of the NNI Comprehensive Review documents in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. The review documents clearly show the need to make substantial changes to the NNI Policy and its enforcement.
“The NNI Policy is meant to implement Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Article 24, but I have heard from many Inuit businesses that it is not being applied properly and that changes …
Atuqtuarvik Corporation is pleased to announce the payment of a dividend to its shareholder, NTI Economic and Social Initiatives Inc. (NESII). The presentation of the dividend payment for $28,621 took place on August 27, 2013 in Arctic Bay at NESII’s board meeting.
Sakiasie Sowdlooapik, Chairperson of Atuqtuarvik Corporation, presented the dividend cheque to Cathy Towtongie, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and President of NESII. “Our corporation’s profitable year …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today offered sincere condolences to the Canadian Coast Guard and the families of the three passengers aboard the CCGS Amundsen’s helicopter that crashed into the water in the McClure Strait near Banks Island in the Northwest Territories.
The helicopter and three passengers were checking ice conditions at the time of the fatal crash, estimated around 8 pm last night.
“I am deeply sorry for the families …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today congratulated Qikiqtani Inuit Association President Okalik Eegeesiak on signing the Inuit Impact and Benefits Agreement for the Mary River Iron Project. QIA negotiated the IIBA with Baffinland Iron Mines Inc. for a number of years to ensure the agreed upon benefits were of the best value for Inuit in the Qikiqtaaluk region and all of Nunavut.
Earlier this week, QIA presented the negotiated …
This position is located in Iqaluit, NU
Under the direction of the Director of Communications, you will be responsible for
coordinating and developing material, including newsletters; you will manage distribution of
material and staging of events, including Nunavut Day and community feasts. You will perfor m
other duties which include coordination of production of promotional items, carry out duties
for Board meetings and annual general meeting, including coordination of shipping sound
equipment, hiring and managing contractors. …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced the recipients of the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship for 2013. Anita Uutttuvak of Pond Inlet and Bridgette Tattuinee of Rankin Inlet will each receive $5,000 toward their studies. Uuttuvak is pursuing her fourth year in an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Tattuinee is enrolled in her first year of the Nunavut Teacher’s Education Program in Arviat. …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today encouraged Inuit in the Baffin region to contact their local Hunters and Trappers Organizations to discuss local caribou populations.
Eetoolook said Inuit need to do this before the Baffin Island caribou workshop is held in Iqaluit next week. The Government of Nunavut is organizing that workshop July 23-24 with all Baffin Island HTOs to discuss current caribou population numbers.
“NTI’s role in this workshop …
Applicants have just over a week left to submit their applications for the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship next week. The deadline is Nunavut Day, July 9, 2013.
The forms are available on NTI’s website, and information packages were distributed to all schools, Nunavut Arctic College campuses, hamlet offices and Community Liaison Officers.
Applicants must write a 500-word essay that discusses in detail how they will use their education to promote …
Notes for Remarks – Honourable Dennis Patterson Senator for Nunavut – May 9, 2013
Honourable Senators, I rise to express my outrage about the April 25 decision of the General Court of the European Union to reject, on a technicality, an appeal from Inuit of Canada on the European Union regulation banning the import of seal products to Europe.
In a press release announcing their decision, the Court, in an extraordinarily self …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today announced that Arviat resident Vayda Kaviok, a Grade 12 student at enrolled at the John Arnalukjuak High School, won the President for a Day Contest.
As the winner of the contest, Kaviok and a chaperone will fly to Iqaluit for Nunavut Day. Kaviok will deliver her winning speech during the Nunavut Day festivities and will assist Towtongie in presiding over the Iqaluit celebrations.
NTI launched …
NO SEAL NO DEAL – Petition to the Arctic Council
We the undersigned call on the Arctic Council member states and permanent members to:
Be mindful of the rights of law-abiding Inuit and other seal hunters to participate in a seal hunt that provides much needed sustenance and economic opportunities in the Arctic and other coastal regions.
Be equally mindful that by legislating a ban on seal product imports, the European Union has …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today called on the Government of Canada to reject the European Union’s application to be granted permanent observer status at the Arctic Council.
NTI met with EU officials in Iqaluit earlier this week to discuss the EU’s seal ban and the EU application for permanent observer status. Until the EU completely withdraws its seal ban, Towtongie said NTI remains strongly opposed to its application.
“Arctic countries …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today reacted to the decision of the General Court of the European Union to reject the application of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and other litigants to knock down the so-called Inuit exemption to the EU’s general legislation banning the import of seal products into the EU.
The so-called Inuit exemption was adopted after only the most nominal of consultation with Inuit. It is based on complex …
The deadline for the President for a Day Contest for Inuit youth attending high school is April 26, 2013.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie launched the contest earlier this year as part of the festivities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on July 9, 2013.
Inuit high school students who wish to enter the contest must write a 500 word speech about Nunavut and the …
The deadline for the President for a Day Contest for Inuit youth attending high school is April 26, 2013.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie launched the contest earlier this year as part of the festivities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on July 9, 2013.
Inuit high school students who wish to enter the contest must write a 500 word speech about Nunavut and the 20th …
(March 26, 2013 –Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will open the application period for the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship next week, April 1, 2013.
The forms are available on NTI’s website, and information packages were distributed to all schools, Nunavut Arctic College campuses, hamlet offices and Community Liaison Officers.
Applicants must write a 500-word essay that discusses in detail how they will use their education to promote Inuit rights, identity, language and …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President James Eetoolook today announced that countries attending the CITES meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, would not challenge the vote which defeated the American proposal to uplist polar bears.
Countries attending the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species’ (CITES) 16th Committee of the Parties voted on the American proposal last week, but it was possible for the vote results to be challenged before the end of the conference. …
In May 2012, the UN Special Rapporteur visited Canada to examine food security. He will present his findings to the Human Rights Council on Monday March 4, 2013.
What
In partnership with Food Secure Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. will host a
live interactive webinar where the Special Rapporteur will discuss his findings and answer questions from communities across Canada.
Who
All Iqalummiut are welcome to attend!
Where
Astro Theatre
When
Monday March 4, 2013
11:30am – 1:30pm
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Acting President James Eetoolook said today the narwhal Integrated Fisheries Management Plan was approved by the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board and Department of Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield.
The management plan was developed by DFO in consultation with NTI, Regional Wildlife Organizations and Hunter and Trappers Organizations in an attempt to establish a total allowable harvest for narwhal that respects Inuit harvesting rights while promoting the sustainable …
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement on July 9, 2013, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie today launched the NTI President for a Day Contest for Inuit youth attending high school.
Inuit high school students who wish to enter the contest must write a 500 word speech about Nunavut and the 20th anniversary of the NLCA. The winner of the contest will deliver this speech at …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. President Cathy Towtongie, Vice-President Jack Anawak and Chief Executive Officer James T. Arreak met last night with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence at her camp on Victoria Island near Ottawa.
Towtongie said the NTI delegation felt it was important to meet with Chief Spence to express support and discuss the commonalities Inuit and other Aboriginal Canadians share in respect to the failure of the Government of Canada to live …
Nunavut Inuit Resource Revenue Trust is seeking qualified individuals to serve as independent trustees.
An ideal candidate should have a combination of post-secondary education and relevant professional
experience in the fields of finance, investment, accounting, business, law or corporate management.
Priority will be given to individuals enrolled under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Nunavut Inuit Resource Revenue Trust was set up by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and Regional Inuit Associations to invest and …
(December 18, 2012 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. officials today selected the 2012 Photo of the Year. Edward Qaqqasiq of Arctic Bay was awarded $1,000 in prize money for his photograph, entitled ingniksaaluk view. Edward also received an enlarged copy of his photograph, and the honour of having his photograph appear as the cover of the organization’s annual report.
Judah Sarpinak of Igloolik took second place with his …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced that Cathy Towtongie was re-elected president of NTI in today’s election.
Towtongie will serve as president until 2016.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie all competed for the position of president.
The voter turnout was approximately 35 per cent. Inuit who are Canadian citizens, 16 years …
Results by community of the 2012 NTI Presidential Election.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced today polls would open on voting day for the election of president on Dec. 10, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced today that advance polls for the election of president will open December 3, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. local time.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from NTI in …
IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 20, 2012) The Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) were pleased today with the progress of the appeal hearing on the Inuit-led legal challenge on the European Union (EU) seal ban.
Officials representing the three organizations, along with other plaintiffs, were in Luxembourg today to attend the hearing of the appeal of a September 2012 decision of the EU General Court. …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President Jack Anawak today released the 2010/11 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society, entitled The Status of Inuit Children and Youth in Nunavut.
“Children and youth issues deserve more attention,” said Anawak. “This report highlights the ways in which we must provide for our children more, especially in the areas of Inuit culture, language, education, early childhood development, health, social services, and poverty.”
The report …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak today announced the names of the official candidates running for president at NTI.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president.
Towtongie is taking a leave of absence from NTI in accordance with NTI’s election rules. NTI Vice-President James Eetoolook …
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Chief Returning Officer Adamee Itorcheak announced that NTI’s nomination period for the election of president closed at 5 p.m. local time today.
Mikidjuk Akavak, Larry Audlaluk, Savikataaq Ford, Paul Kaludjak, Vinnie Karetak, Jerry Komaksiutiksak, David Kunuk, Gabriel Nirlungayuk, Bernadette Niviatsiak, Manitok Thompson, and Cathy Towtongie submitted their nomination papers for the election of president. Candidates have until Nov. 5, 2012, at 5 p.m. local time to withdraw their …
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 24, 2012) – Premier Eva Aariak and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Cathy Towtongie today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Nunavut Roundtable for Poverty Reduction and announced the development of a Nunavut Food Security Strategy.
The MOU is an agreement for collaboration between the government and NTI to implement The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction. The establishment of the Nunavut Food Security …
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