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NTI President announces appointment of Executive Assistant

NR 02-1A ANA ENG Anawak Appointment.doc
(January 15, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) Cathy Towtongie, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Anawak as Executive Assistant to the President.
I am very happy that Caroline will be working with us, said Towtongie. She has literally decades of experience in public and private sector organizations, has lived in the North for over thirty years and knows …

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QIA-Kilabuk an Internal Matter says NTI President

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(January 14, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) Cathy Towtongie, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) will not be meeting with Meeka Kilabuk concerning issues between Kilabuk and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA).
It seems that there is litigation pending in this situation, or at least the potential for this matter to end up in the courts, said Towtongie, speaking from Rankin Inlet as she prepared her …

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NTI – Results of Commons Committee on Bill C-33 Unacceptable

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 1, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) today announced its great disappointment with the results of the House of Commons Standing Committee deliberations on Bill C-33, The Nunavut Waters and Surface Rights Tribunal Act The Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources has been considering the Bill for the last several weeks.
There are four significant and important changes to …

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Supreme Court makes decision on Turbot Quota and further discussions are underway

NR 01-18 TUR ENG Turbot Case.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 24, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated announced their dissatisfaction with the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada to dismiss their application for a share of their turbot quota in Davis Strait.
“We are aware that this decision for pursuing a turbot quota has been review by the Supreme Court of Canada,” said James Etoolook, Acting President for NTI. “because of that, …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Announces Slate of Candidates for Executive Elections

NR 01-17 CAN ENG Election Candidates.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 16, 2001) Nunuavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) today announced the names of candidates nominated for Executive office in the organization. Elections are scheduled for December 10 for the positions of First Vice President and Vice President of Finance. A by-election to fill the vacant position of President will also be held on the same date.
There was one candidate for the position of …

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NTI AGM in Pangnirtung Great Success

NR 01-16 AGM ENG NTI AGM.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 16, 2001) The Annual General Meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) was held in Pangnirtung, Nunavut from October 9 to 12, 2001. The meeting was considered by all to be a great success.
Over the course of the four day meeting, discussions were held concerning progress on resolutions passed at last year’s AGM in Arviat; changes to NTI Bylaws and Election Rules …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Moves Business Development Department to Iqaluit, Announces New Staff Appointments,

NR 01-15 APP ENG NTI Appointments.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 3, 2001) Nunuavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) today announced the appointment of Udloriak Hanson Comeau as Director of Business Development. She will be working out of the Iqaluit office, as the Business Development Department, which had been based in Rankin Inlet, has been relocated to Iqaluit.
Mrs. Comeau holds a Diploma in Management Studies from Arctic College and a Degree in Business Administration …

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

NR 01-14 BOD ENG NTI Board Meeting.doc
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 …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Announces Vice President of Finance, 2nd Vice President Positions to Become Part-Time

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 17, 2001) At its Board Meeting in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) changed the positions of Vice President of Finance and 2nd Vice President. Each position will become part time when the current holders of the positions complete their terms. At present, both are full time positions.
We authorized a study earlier this year to look at these positions, said James Eetoolook, …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Announces Election Dates

NR 01-11 DAT ENG Election Dates.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (September 13, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) officially announced today the Nomination and Election dates for the 2001 Election.
Elections are being held for 1st Vice President and Vice President of Finance. A By-Election for the vacant position of President will be held concurrently.
Important dates include:
October 1, 2001 9:00 am local time Nominations open October 15, 2001 5:00 pm local time Nominations …

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NTI asks Where are the Firearms Licenses?

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (August 10, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc’s Acting President, James Eetoolook, has not yet received his Firearms Acquisition Permit, nearly a year after he applied for it.
If I haven’t received mine, said Eetoolook, I have to wonder how many others haven’t received theirs.
The temporary permits some Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement received expired at the end of June. Without the permit, …

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NTI Appoints Chief Returning Officer and Announces Nomination Period for Election

NR 01-09 ELE ENG Election Dates.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (August 8, 2001) James Eetoolook, Acting President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) today announced the appointment of Sandy Kusugak as Chief Returning Officer for the upcoming NTI elections.
We are pleased that Sandy Kusugak has agreed to take on this important role, said Eetoolook. She has considerable experience in running elections and that will be very valuable. We expect things to go very …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc Appoints Director of Finance

NR 01-06 DIR ENG NTI Director of Finance.doc
RANKIN-INLET, Nunavut (March 23, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter B. Rose as Director of Finance. Mr. Rose is a Chartered Accountant with over twenty years experience in financial management.
We are happy to have Peter join us’ said Bernadette Tungilik, NTI’s Vice President of Finance. His experience in private practice and with a wide range …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated President Resigns

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GIqaluit, Nunavut (March 17, 2001) James Etoolook, on behalf of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, today accepted the resignation of Paul Quassa as President of the Organization. Quassa stated he is resigning due to personal reasons and the need for more time with family.
“Board members of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated came together to deal with the resignation and accept it with regret” said James Etoolook, 2nd Vice …

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Training Works: Laura Kowmuk Becomes NTI Business Development Director

NR 01-07 BUS ENG NTI Business Dev App.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 16, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) has a new Director of Business Development. Laura Kowmuk will take up her new duties on April 1, 2001. Her appointment is the culmination of a three year training program.
The training program involved both formal coursework at Nunavut Arctic College and a range of non-formal educational activities. The non-formal aspects included mentorship, research …

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NTI on GN Budget ~ Some Good News, More Not So Good

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 27, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) reacted strongly to the Budget presented by Minister Kelvin Ng to the Legislature today.
There is some good news in today’s Budget, said Paul Quassa, President of NTI, But we have serious concerns as well. Only half the houses will be built this year as last year and while several new schools will be …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc Finishes Board Meeting In Arctic Bay

NR 01-04 END ENG Board Meeting Wraps.doc
IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 26, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) finished its Board of Directors Meeting in Arctic Bay, Nunavut on February 22, 2001. A wide range of issues was discussed over the course of the three day meeting.
A community feast and dance were held the evening of February 20, and donations were made by NTI to the Dog Team Race Committee, Inuujaq School …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)Will Hold Its Next Board Meeting In Arctic Bay, Nunavut

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 2, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is scheduled to hold its next Board of Directors Meeting in Arctic Bay, Nunavut from February 20 to 22, 2001.
Niore Iqalukjuaq will give welcoming remarks as Mayor of the community. There will also be a presentation regarding Akitsiraq Law School on the first day of the meeting.
The Chief Administrative Officer will …

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NTI Firearms Hotline Opens Monday Beneficiaries can call 1 800 780 4036 for Information and to Discuss Problems

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 5, 2001) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc’s Firearms Hotline will be up and running on Monday January 8, 2001. NTI set up the line to hear from Inuit Beneficiaries about problems they face due to the coming into force of the Federal Firearms Act. Inuit who are experiencing difficulties with applying for licenses, getting their license issued, purchasing ammunition or other matters related …

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NTI Wins Polar Bear Case

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 4, 2001) NTI is pleased with the decision by Justice Kilpatrick of the Nunavut Court of Justice on the case involving polar bear hunting by traditional means. The Judge ruled that the Minister of Sustainable Development’s decision to disallow the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board’s approval of Noah Kadlak’s hunting of a polar bear by use of a spear and dogs …

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NTI To Start Hotline for Problems with Gun Law

NR 00-32 GUN ENG Firearms Hotline.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 20, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) will be setting up a toll free telephone line to hear from Inuit Beneficiaries about problems they face due to the coming into force of the Federal Firearms Act. Inuit who are experiencing difficulties with applying for licenses, or other matters related to the legislation or regulations, can phone to let NTI know about the …

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New Mission Statement and Board Policies Kicks Off New NTI Governance Model

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 20, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) has a new Mission Statement as the first step in creating a new governance model for the organization. The new Mission for NTI is
Inuit Economic, Social and Cultural Well-being Through Implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
The Mission Statement replaces a six paragraph statement adopted in October 1996.
Our new Mission Statement, and the creation …

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NTI President Reinstated

NR 00-30 OFF ENG President Officially Reinstated.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 4, 2000) Paul Quassa has been reinstated as president of Nunuavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI). The reinstatement is effective immediately.
On Thursday November 30, Quassa delivered a cheque for $25,528.31 to NTI. This cheque covers the amount owed by Quassa for personal expenses charged to NTI, except for $3,498.60 in pre-approved expenses that will be recovered through salary deductions.
Paul Quassa has …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc Finishes New Ideas, New Initiatives Annual General Meeting

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 23, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) adjourned its Annual General Meeting on Saturday November 18, after four and one half days of deliberations on a wide range of issues.
The meeting was expected to finish on Friday but business was not concluded even though the Members sat until nearly 3 o’clock on Saturday morning. A break was called and the meeting reconvened …

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NTI President Conditionally Reinstated by Annual General Meeting

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Arviat, Nunavut (November 18, 2000) Delegates to the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Annual General Meeting, being held in Arviat, voted today to conditionally reinstate President Paul Quassa as of January 31, 2001. The President will be reinstated on the following conditions:
By January 31, 2001, all outstanding debts owed to NTI will be repaid;all future expenditures of the President and the President’s office are kept …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc Donates to Arviat Community Organizations

NR 00-27 ARV ENG Arviat Donation.doc
Arviat, Nunavut (November 17, 2000) Acting President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), James Eetoolook, presented a cheque for $1,440 to Arviat Minor Hockey Association during a community feast held as part of the events connected to the NTI Annual General Meeting.
We have a delegate and two AGM technicians billeted with a host, Joe Baines, who requested that instead of paying him for billeting, …

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First Inuk Graduates with MBA Nunavut Tunngavik 2nd Vice President Congratulates Former Staff Member

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Rankin-Inlet, Nunavut (November 8, 2000) An important milestone was passed on October 22, 2000. Helen Klengenberg, former Director of Human Resources at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Masters of Business Administration degree. She is the first Inuk to earn this advanced academic distinction.
We are very proud of Helen, said Raymond Ningeocheak, 2nd Vice President of NTI. She worked …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board Continues Quassa Suspension

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 6, 2000) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) has decided to continue Paul Quassa’s suspension as President. The issue of the suspension was revisited at a special meeting of the Board, with Quassa’s participation, on November 6.
Paul Quassa has not met all of the requirements outlined in the October 27 Board resolution suspending him, and so will remain …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board Suspends President

NR 00-25 SUS ENG Suspension of President.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 31, 2000) The Board of Directors of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) has suspended President Paul Quassa, effective October 31. The action was taken at a special meeting of the Board held by teleconference on the afternoon and evening of October 27, 2000.
The Board of Nunavut Tunngavik has an obligation to the Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement to ensure …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Announces Theme for Annual General Meeting “New Ideas, New Initiatives” theme provides new impetus for NTI

NR 00-23 AGM ENG NTI AGM Theme.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 25, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today announced the theme for its Annual General Meeting, to be held mid November in Arviat. The theme is “New Ideas, New Initiatives’.
In December 1999, an independent review of the first five years of implementing the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement concluded that while many important steps had been taken, there was much more to …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Encourages Government of Nunavut to Protect Inuit Impacted by Fuel Price Increase

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 25, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today reaffirmed its position that Inuit affected by the announced increase in oil and gasoline prices should be protected.
NTI has been watching the escalation of oil prices on the world market with great concern, said James Eetoolook, 1st Vice President. We have lobbied the Government of Nunavut to consider the impact of fuel price …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board Completes Board Meeting in Repulse Bay

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 24, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) held its Board Meeting from October 17 through October 19, 2000 at Repulse Bay. Over the course of three days of deliberation, the Board considered a wide range of issues important to the Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Some key resolutions included:
Turbot AllocationThe resolution directs Legal counsel to apply to the Supreme …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Will Continue to Celebrate Nunavut Day on July 9

NR 00-21 NUN ENG Nunavut Day.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 20, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today announced its continued support for the celebration of July 9 as Nunavut Day, in spite of the government of Nunavut decision to not declare it as an official Territorial holiday.
The Governor-General of Canada proclaimed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement into law, protected by the Constitution, on July 9, 1993. It is a critical day …

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Nunavut Tunngavik To Appeal Federal Court Decision on Turbot Allocation

NR 00-19 TUR ENG Turbot Decision.doc
Repulse-Bay, Nunavut (October 19, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc (NTI) will continue its legal battle over the Federal Turbot allocation.
On Tuesday October 17, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the Turbot Quota appeal brought by NTI. The case challenges the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans’ Turbot Allocations for 1998 to 2002 for the waters surrounding Baffin Island.
NTI will seek leave to appeal the decision …

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Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Board Advises Inuit in Nunavut to Comply with Firearms Act

NR 00-18 FIR ENG Fire Arms Legislation.doc
Repulse-Bay, Nunavut (October 19, 2000) In spite of the court challenge mounted by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the Board decided yesterday to advise Inuit in Nunavut to register under the Firearms Act. Those not registered by December 31, 2000 will no longer be able to purchase ammunition.
The Firearms Act contravenes the rights of Inuit as enshrined in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, said …

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NTI Reaffirms Support for a Single Time Zone in Nunavut

NR 00-17 TIM ENG Nunavut Time Zone.doc
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 03, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik today announced its support of Government of Nunavut action to stop using Daylight Saving Time in the Territory.
Since our Annual General Meeting in Cambridge Bay in 1998, a single time zone for Nunavut has been the official policy of NTI, says Paul Quassa, President of Nunavut Tunngavik. We recognize that while most people agree with a …

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NUNAVUT TUNNGAVIK INCORPOATED 2ND VICE PRESIDENT TO MEET WITH OFFICIALS FROM GREENLAND THIS FALL TO DISCUSS WILDLIFE ISSUES.

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Iqaluit, Nunavut (July 27, 2000) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Second Vice-President Raymond Ningeocheak made the decision to meet with officials from the Greenland Government during the 20th Anniversary of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference in Knuuk, Greenland, held recently.
As Wildlife issues is one of my responsibilities within Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. I am pleased to inform the Inuit of Nunavut that the meeting this year …

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