Tag: #inuit
Inuit-led climate change strategy announced in Inuvik
An Inuit-driven climate change strategy was revealed at Inuvik’s Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre on June 7, which will see Inuit communities and governments across the Inuit Nunangat collaborate to address the growing concerns that...
Inuit tradespeople ‘treated with disdain’ by southern contractors, Kaernerk says
Some Inuit tradespeople actively seeking work in Iglulik are being overlooked by a Quebec-based contractor building houses in the community, according to Amittuq MLA Joelie Kaernerk.
“They hired the bare minimum of Inuit, and hardly...
Inuit resource centre opens in Winnipeg
The first Inuit resource centre to open in Western Canada held a grand opening to welcome the public through its doors in Winnipeg on May 4.
The founding board members of the Tunngasugit Inuit Resource...
Cultural and healing funds available from NTI
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) launched new program funding May 2.
Ten projects will receive up to $25,000.
“Inuit can apply for funding for projects that address the harms and inter-generational effects of residential schools or for...
NTI unveils report at UN: Nunavut education a crime against Inuit
Nunavut’s education system violates domestic and international laws, according to a new research report commissioned by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and released at the 18th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous...
Qaggiavuut takes on the world, hoping to bring the world to Nunavut
With $500,000 from the federal government, Qaggiavuut is one step closer to fulfilling the dream of a performing arts centre in Nunavut.
The Qaggiq Hub, an Inuit performing arts and cultural learning centre, as conceived...
Modern twist on traditional seal skin work
Since Monday, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment's Traditional Economy has been facilitated workshops to improve the skills of traditional artisans.
Johanna Tiemessen, manager of arts and crafts in ITI, said this is an...