Inuit and Land Claims Organizations in Nunavut
Nunavut means our land in Inuktut. Nunavut is the homeland of Inuit in Canada's eastern Arctic, and the newest territory in Canada. The political movement which led to the formation of Nunavut began with the Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (COPE), and the foundation of Inuit Tapirisat of Canada in 1971. In 1979, the Federal Court of Canada, in the Baker Lake case, recognized the existence of Aboriginal Title in Nunavut. In 1993, the Nunavut Agreement was ratified in a Nunavut-wide Inuit vote and by Canadian Parliament. The Nunavut Agreement is the largest comprehensive land claim settlement ever reached between a state and its Indigenous Peoples anywhere in the world Article 4 of the Nunavut Agreement created the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Territory on April 1, 1999.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is the organization that represents Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement. NTI’s mission is to foster Inuit economic, social and cultural well-being through the implementation of the Nunavut Agreement. NTI implements Inuit obligations in the Nunavut Agreement, and ensures that other parties to the Nunavut Agreement meet their obligations. NTI's predecessor, Tungavik Federation of Nunavut, signed the historic 1993 Nunavut Agreement with the Government of Canada. NTI is governed by an eight-member Board of Directors elected by Nunavut Inuit who are 16 years of age and older. The NTI president and vice-president and the three presidents of the regional Inuit associations (RIAs) make up the executive committee of the NTI Board of Directors.
Office Locations
Iqaluit
P.O. Box 638, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
1-888-646-0006 (toll free)
867-975-4900 (local phone)
867-975-4949 (local fax)
Department of Executive Services
President’s Office
Chief Executive Officer
Inuit Employment and Training Division
Policy and Planning Division
Legal Division
Department of Corporate Services
Chief Operating Officer
Communications Division
Department of Implementation
Department of Social and Cultural Development
Department of Wildlife and Environment
Cambridge Bay
P.O. Box 1269, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0
1-888-388-8028 (toll free)
867-983-5600 (local phone)
867-983-5624 (local fax)
Department of Lands and Resources
Ottawa
75 Albert Street Suite 1002
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7
1-800-465-3232 (toll free)
613-238-1096 (local phone)
613-238-4131 (local fax)
Department of Executive Services
Policy and Planning Division
Legal Division
Rankin Inlet
P.O. Box 280, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
1-888-236-5400 (toll free)
867-645-5400 (local phone)
867-645-3451 (local fax)
Department of Corporate Services
Beneficiary Services Division
Communications Division
Finance Division
Human Resources Division
Department of Wildlife and Environment
Website: www.tunngavik.com
Nunavut Trust
The Nunavut Trust manages and invests the $1.1 billion land claims settlement that was paid in yearly installments by the Government of Canada to Nunavut Inuit until 2007. The Nunavut Trust also receives a share of the resource royalties paid to the Government of Canada from resource production on Crown land. The trust is a taxable entity that distributes its net income for tax purposes to non-profit corporations or charities owned by Nunavut Inuit. NTI is one of several designated beneficiaries of the Nunavut Trust. Six trustees appointed by the RIAs control the trust.
50 O’Connor St., Suite 1415
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Tel: (613) 238-8089 Fax: (613) 238-1299
Toll Free: 1-877-362-1014
Website: www.nunavuttrust.ca
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The Inuit Social and Cultural Development Advisory Committee focuses on discussions of Nunavut social and cultural issues, and provides recommendations to the NTI Board of Directors.
Inuit Wildlife and Environment Advisory Committee
The Inuit Wildlife and Environment Advisory Committee focuses on discussion of Nunavut wildlife and environment issues, and provides recommendations to the NTI Board of Directors.
Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation
The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (MITC) was established by NTI based on the Settlement Agreement that NTI, the Government of Canada and the GN signed on May 4, 2015 to settle the 2006 implementation lawsuit. The purpose of the training corporation is to carry out activities to provide training and skills acquisition programs to Nunavut Inuit for the purpose of enhancing the ability of Inuit to qualify for, obtain, retain or advance in employment.
P.O. Box, 638 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
1-888-646-0006 (toll free)
867-975-4900 (local phone)
867-975-4949 (local fax)
Website: www.tunngavik.com
Nunavut Trust
The Nunavut Trust manages and invests the $1.1 billion land claims settlement that was paid in yearly installments by the Government of Canada to Nunavut Inuit until 2007. The Nunavut Trust also receives a share of the resource royalties paid to the Government of Canada from resource production on Crown land. The trust is a taxable entity that distributes its net income for tax purposes to non-profit corporations or charities owned by Nunavut Inuit. NTI is one of several designated beneficiaries of the Nunavut Trust. Six trustees appointed by the RIAs control the trust.
50 O’Connor St., Suite 1415
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Tel: (613) 238-8089 Fax: (613) 238-1299
Toll Free: 1-877-362-1014
Website: www.nunavuttrust.ca
Regional Inuit Associations
RIAs safeguard and advance the rights and benefits of Inuit in Nunavut’s three regions. RIAs hold title for Inuit owned surface lands, and are designated to carry out certain Inuit obligations under the Nunavut Agreement. NTI and the RIAs are responsible for the management of all Inuit owned land in Nunavut, and act as the advocate of Inuit interests in Nunavut.
Kitikmeot Inuit Association
P.O. Box 18, Cambridge Bay, NU X0E 0C0
Tel.: (867) 983-2458 Fax: (867) 983-2701
Website: www.kitia.ca
Kivalliq Inuit Association
P.O. Box, 340 Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel.: (867) 645-5725 Fax: (867) 645-2348
Toll Free: 1-800-220-6581
Website: www.kivalliqinuit.ca
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
P.O. Box, 1340 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel.: (867) 975-8400 Fax: (867) 979-3238
Toll-free: 1-800-667-2742
Website: www.qia.ca
Inuit Regional Development Corporations
Inuit regional development corporations work on behalf of Inuit in the regions to develop various business, economic and career development opportunities.
Kitikmeot Corporation
P.O. Box 18, Cambridge Bay, NU XOB OCO
Tel: (867) 983-2200 Fax: (867) 983-2995
Website: www.kitikmeotcorp.ca
Sakku Investments Corporation
P.O. Box 188, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 645-2805 Fax: (867) 645-2063
Website: www.sakkuinvestments.ca
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
P.O. Box 1228, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel.: (867) 979-8400 Fax: (867) 979-8433
Toll-free: 1-888-979-4047
Website: www.qcorp.ca
Inuit Economic Development Organizations
Inuit economic development organizations foster business and economic development among Inuit entrepreneurs in communities, and help boost job skills of Inuit.
Kivalliq Partners in Development
P.O. Box 709, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 645-2124 Fax: (867) 645-2170
Website: www.kivalliqpartners.ca
Kakivak Association
P.O. Box 1419, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 979-0911 Fax: (867) 979-3707
Toll-free: 1-800-561-0911
Website: www.kakivak.ca
Nunavut Community Economic Development Organization
The Nunavut Community Economic Development Organization (NCEDO) is an association of Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KitIA), Kivalliq Partners in Development (KPID), and Kakivak Association. NTI’s president is the chair of NCEDO’s Board of Directors, which also includes representation from the three RIAs. NCEDO’s purpose is to deliver territory-wide programs and to represent, promote and deliver the views of the association on community economic development. The headquarters for NCEDO revolves among the three Inuit community economic development organizations.
Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Atuqtuarvik Corporation provides debt financing and equity investments for the purpose of business startups, business expansion and business acquisitions. The corporation is mandated to assist in stimulating and developing Inuit owned businesses by improving their access to sources of financing.
P.O. Box 900, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 645-5900 Fax: (867) 645-5910
Toll Fee: 1-888-645-5901
Website: www.atuqtuarvik.com
NCC Investment Group Inc.
NCC Investment Group Inc. is equally owned by Nunasi Corporation, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC), Sakku Investments Corporation and Kitikmeot Corporation (KC).
P.O. Box 850, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 979-8900 Fax: (867) 979-8910
Website: www.nig.ca
Nunasi Corporation
All Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement are shareholders of Nunasi Corporation, a Nunavut-wide Inuit development corporation. Nunasi Corporation is a special corporate body established for the benefit of its Inuit shareholders. Nunasi Corporation's uniqueness is based on the tempering of bottom-line considerations with concern for shareholders' environmental, cultural and social well-being. NTI, Nunasi Corporation, and RIAs each appoint a Board member and are trustees of Nunasi, ratifying Nunasi Board initiatives. Nunasi Trust holds one issued share of Nunasi Corporation.
Head Office
P.O. Box 1559, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 979-2160 Fax: (867) 979-3099
Corporate Office
Suite 301, 5109-48th St.
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1N5
Tel: (867) 920-4587 Fax: (867) 920-4592
Website: www.nunasi.com
Inuit Wildlife Organizations
Representatives from Hunters and Trappers Organizations (HTOs) make up the Board of Directors of Nunavut's three Regional Wildlife Organizations (RWOs). RWOs manage harvesting among HTOs on a regional level. The Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat (NIWS) provides administrative support to the RWOs and HTOs.
Kitikmeot Regional Wildlife Board
c/o Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat
P.O. Box 219, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 982-3008 Fax: (867) 982-3009
Kivalliq Wildlife Board
c/o Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat
P.O. Box 219, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 645-4860 Fax: (867) 645-4861
Qikiqtaaluk Wildlife Board
c/o Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat
P.O. Box 219, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 928-8430 Fax: (867) 928-8431
Hunters and Trappers Organizations
Inuit in all Nunavut communities are members of the community-based HTOs. HTOs manage harvesting among their members. Nunavut's three RWOs have contact information for the HTOs within their region.
Nunavut Inuit Wildlife Secretariat
NIWS’ Board of Directors is comprised of the chair and vice-chair positions from the RWO Boards. NIWS’ responsibilities include administration of regional budgets, disbursement of HTO annual core funding, and representation on territorial wildlife issues. NIWS provides logistical, administrative, financial and technical support to RWOs and HTOs within Nunavut.
P.O. Box 219, Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel: (867) 645-4860 Fax: (867) 645-4861
Website: www.niws.ca
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Nunavut Agreement Organizations
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Inuit Heritage Trust
The Inuit Heritage Trust (IHT) is the Inuit agency responsible for the management and protection of Nunavut’s archaeology sites and artifacts. IHT is also responsible for reviewing traditional place names in the interests of having these names made official.
Trustees from each region, as well as one from NTI, are nominated and appointed by NTI to guide the organization.
P.O. Box 2080, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 979-0731 Fax: (867) 979-6700
Website: www.ihti.ca
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Institutions Of Public Government
IPGs are joint management boards through which Inuit and government manage resources together for the benefit of all Nunavummiut. Members are named by both Inuit and government. These boards are funded by government.
Nunavut Impact Review Board
The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) protects and promotes the well-being of the environment and Nunavummiut through the impact assessment process. NIRB screens project proposals to determine whether they have significant impact potential. In doing so, NIRB frequently conducts environmental and socioeconomic impact assessments. Nine Board members are appointed by NTI, GN, and the Government of Canada.
P.O. Box 1360, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0
Toll free: 1-866-233-3033
Tel: (867) 983-4600 Fax: (867) 983-2594
Website: www.nirb.ca
The Nunavut Planning Commission
The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) plans land use in Nunavut to protect and promote social, economic, ecological and Inuit cultural values for future generations. This is achieved by preparing land use plans that guide and direct resource use and development. These plans provide for the conservation, development and use of land by establishing rules that address concerns about how land, fresh water, marine areas, renewable and non-renewable resources, and how the outer land fast ice zone will be used. These rules establish the minimum standard for development by indicating what type of land use can take place where, when, and, in some cases, by providing special conditions. The nine Board members are appointed by NTI, GN, and the Government of Canada.
P.O. Box 2101, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0
Tel: (867) 983-4625 Fax (867) 983-4626
Website: www.nunavut.ca
Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal
The Nunavut Surface Rights Board (NSRT) is a tribunal established under law by the Government of Canada. The board provides an independent, and impartial process when industry and Nunavut landowners or occupants fail to agree on compensation related to resource activity on Inuit owned lands. NSRT has responsibilities to arbitrate on regulating entry and access to lands, for determining rights of, and compensation payable to, the titleholder and for determining the amount for wildlife compensation claims in Nunavut. NSRT is established under Nunavut Agreement Articles 10 and 21.8 and in accordance with Section 99 of the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act. The act provides for three to 11 members, including a chair appointed by the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. The chair is selected by members of the board. At least two members must be residents in Nunavut.
Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal
Box 2169, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 975-2102 Fax: (867) 975-2102
Email: administrator@nsrt.ca
Website: www.nsrt-nunavut.com
Nunavut Water Board
The Nunavut Water Board (NWB) has responsibilities and powers over the use, management and regulation of inland water in Nunavut. The NWB provides for the conservation and utilization of waters in Nunavut--except in national parks--in a manner that will provide the optimum benefits for the residents of Nunavut in particular and Canadians in general. The nine Board members are appointed by NTI, GN, and the Government of Canada.
P.O. Box 119, Gjoa Haven, NU X0E 1J0
Tel: (867) 360-6338 Fax: (867) 360-6369
Web site: www.nwb-oen.ca
The Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
Under the terms of the Nunavut Agreement, the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board (NWMB) is an independent IPG composed of nine members. Four members are appointed by Inuit, one by GN, three by the Government of Canada. The chair is nominated by the eight other members and appointed by the Government of Canada. The Board is the main instrument of wildlife management and the main regulator of access to wildlife in Nunavut. The NWMB’s mandate is to help ensure the protection and wise use of wildlife and wildlife habitat for the long-term benefit of Inuit and the rest of the public in Nunavut and Canada. NWMB attempts to fulfill this mandate by carrying out its various functions, as set out in the Nunavut Agreement, in cooperation with its Inuit and government partners.
P.O. Box 1379, Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel: (867) 975-7300 Fax: 1-888-421-9832
Website: www.nwmb.com
Nunavut Marine Council
Representatives from the NWMB, NWB, NPC, and NIRB formed the Nunavut Marine Council (NMC). The NMC intends to ensure that an informed and relevant Nunavut voice addresses the many significant Arctic marine issues of growing importance to Nunavummiut. The rapid increase in economic opportunities and environmental issues affecting Arctic marine areas requires cooperation and collaboration amongst Nunavut’s IPGs, recognizing that the well-being of Nunavut’s marine environment is critical to Inuit. The establishment of the NMC is pursuant to Nunavut Agreement Article 15.4.1.