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(May 06, 2002 – IQALUIT, Nunavut) The Board of Directors’ meeting of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) is scheduled to take place May 14 to 16, 2002. The meeting will start with Welcoming remarks by the Mayor of Resolute Bay, Declarations of Conflict of Interest and Swearing-In of new board members.

Regular reports from the Nunavut Trust and NTI Chief Executive Officer will be presented on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Regular reports from the Executive members and Regional Inuit Associations will also be presented.

NTI Vice President of Finance will present two reports on the Finance Committee Contributions and the Board Policy on Severance and Transitional Allowance.

President of NTI will make presentations on the Bulk Purchase of The Sacred Hunt, Artificial Ice issue, Suicide Prevention conference held recently and the selection of delegates to the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC).

Approval of Minutes of past board meetings will be tabled on Wednesday, May 15, 2002. First Vice President James Eetoolook will report on DIAND responsibilities for Dew Line Clean-up.

Resolutions and Community/Beneficiary Linkage is also on the agenda.

Opening of Nunavut Social Development Council (NSDC) board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2002. Approval of Minutes, and a resolution on NSDC Corporation will be tabled at that time.

Board Training and part two of the Conflict of Interest Policy will end the three- day meeting.

Agenda items are included: (Three pages)

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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
Tuesday May 14th, 2002

Call to Order and Opening Prayer (9:00 – 9:15 a.m.)
Opening Remarks by the President of NTI (9:15 – 9:30 a.m.)
Welcoming Remarks by the Mayor of Resolute (9:30 – 9:40 a.m.)
Swearing in of New Members (9:40 – 9:55 a.m.)
Approval of Agenda (9:55 -10:00a.m.)
Declarations (Conflict of Interest) (10:00-10:05a.m.)

Coffee Break

Executive Committee Reports:
a) President (10:15 – 10:30 a.m.)
b) 1st Vice-President (10:30 – 10:45 a.m.)
c) 2nd Vice-President (10:45 – 11:00 a.m.)
d) Vice-President of Finance (11:00 – 11:15 a.m.)

Regional Inuit Association Presidents Reports:

a) Kitikmeot Inuit Association (11:15 – 11:30 a.m.)
b) Kivalliq Inuit Association (11:30 – 11:45 a.m.)
c) Qikiqtani Inuit Association (11:45 – 12:00a.m)

LUNCH

3. Nunavut Trust Report (1:30 -1:45 p.m.)
4. Chief Executive Officer’s Report (1:45 – 2:30 p.m.)
5. Discussion of CEO Report (Questions) (2:30 – 3:00p.m.)

Coffee Break

6. Appointments (CEO) (3:20 -3:40 p.m.)
a. NPC
b. NIRB
c. NWP
d. IHT

7. Finance Committee Contributions (VP Finance) (3:40 – 4:00p.m.)
8. Bulk Purchase of “The Sacred Hunt” (President) (4:00 – 4:15 p.m.)
9. Artificial Ice Issue (President) (4:15 – 4:30p.m.)
10. Board Policy on Severance/Transitional Allowance (4:30 – 4:45 p.m.)
(VP of Finance)
11. Suicide Prevention Conference (President) (4:45 – 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday May 15th, 2002

12. Approval of Past Board Meeting Minutes (9:00 – 9:20 a.m.)
May 29 – 31,2001 – Rankin Inlet
March 5-7, 2002 – Coral Harbour
February 26, 2002 – Teleconference
March 22, 2002 – Teleconference
March 27, 2002 – Teleconference
Information Items: Executive Committee Minutes

13. ICC Delegation selection – (President) (9:20 -10:00 a.m.)
ICC Selection of performers

Coffee Break

14. DIAND Responsibilities for Dewline Clean-up (10:30 – 12:00 a.m.)
(First Vice President)

Lunch Break

15. Resolutions (1:30 – 3:00p.m.)

Coffee Break

16. Community Linkage (3:15 – 5:00p.m.)
17. Adjournment of NTI Board Meeting

Comunity Feast scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16th, 2002

18. Opening of NSDC Board Meeting (9:00 – 11:00a.m.)