Passing of Attima Hadlari
For Immediate Release Nunavut Tunngavik extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of the late Attima Hadlari, a respected leader from the Kitikmeot Region and long-serving member of the NTI Board of Directors. Attima will be...
Passing of Robert Greenley
For Immediate Release Nunavut Tunngavik is saddened to hear of the passing of Robert James Elatiak Greenley, of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Bobby was President of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, member of the NTI board, and a beloved community leader in...
NTI is Saddened to Hear of the Passing of Lazarus Arreak — Former President of QIA, Longtime Interpreter/Translator and Advocate for Seniors in Nunavut
For Immediate Release (May 6, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) It was with deep sadness that Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) learned of the passing of Lazarus Arreak of Pond Inlet. We extend our sympathies to his family, friends, and community. Mr. Arreak was...
Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated reach final agreement on the devolution of Nunavut
January 18, 2024 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) - Since Nunavut’s creation as a territory close to 25 years ago, the Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated have worked in close partnership to realize the goal of...
NTI IS SADDENED TO HEAR THE PASSING OF DONAT MILORTOK – NAUJAAT ELDER, COMMUNITY BUILDER, POLITICAL LEADER, AND A LIFELONG DEFENDER OF INUIT RIGHTS
(April 28, 2023, Iqaluit, Nunavut) It was with heavy hearts that NTI learned this week of the passing of Donat Milortuk of Naujaat. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and community. Donat’s life was filled with many accomplishments...
Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Memorial Scholarship Recipients Announced
(October 19, 2022, Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk congratulates Anita Ulimaumi of Arviat and Selma Ell of Coral Harbour as the recipients of the Jose Amaujaq Kusugak (JAK) Memorial Scholarship for 2022. The JAK...
Remembering Raymond Ningeocheak
(September 28, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk and Vice-President James Eetoolook express deep sadness on the passing of former NTI Vice-President and Board member Raymond Ningeocheak. “On behalf of...
Makigiaqta Invests $12.4 Million in Inuktut Teacher Training
(September 14, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation (MITC) approved a $12.4 Million partnership with the Government of Nunavut and the Nunavut Arctic College to increase Inuktut within Nunavut schools through strengthening...
NTI applauds the passing of landmark piece of federal legislation on Indigenous rights
(June 30, 2021, Iqaluit, Nunavut) On June 21, 2021, Bill C-15, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Act, received Royal Assent. The purpose of the Act is to bring Canada’s laws into harmony with UNDRIP and to...