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Statement from Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker on the Yukon’s collaborative heritage preservation efforts
October 21, 2024 Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker has issued the following statement: “The Yukon is home to fascinating and internationally significant human and natural history. Protecting, preserving and interpreting that history is a core component of the Government of Yukon’s mandate. We do all of it in collaboration with Yukon First Nations […]
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Tłı̨chǫ Government Unveils Bronze Statue Honouring Chief Mǫwhì and the Centennial Signing of Treaty 11
October 16, 2024 Behchokǫ̀, September 22, 2024 – To commemorate the centennial of the signing of Treaty 11, the Tłı̨chǫ Government recently unveiled the specially commissioned bronze statue of Chief Zephirin Mǫwhì (Monfwi) and the construction of ceremonial fire circles in each of the four Tłı̨chǫ communities of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamètì, and Wekweètì. On Friday, […]
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QIA Transfers Remainder of the 2017 Pledge Towards the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre
Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 11, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) has confirmed that the remainder of the 2017 pledge towards the construction of a Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre to the Inuit Heritage Trust (IHT) will be fulfilled this year. In March of 2023, QIA transferred it’s first instalment of $2.5 million to the IHT. […]
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Creative writing workshops at the Iqaluit Centennial Library
October 7, 2024 Nunavut Public Library Services, in partnership with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, invites Iqaluit residents to attend a series of free creative writing workshopsat the Iqaluit Centennial Library. The workshops will be offered on October 8 and 10, 2024, as part of the CBC Massey Lectures event, with the theme of Writing the North. […]
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Nan Thok Natr’iniin’aii (Vuntut National Park) Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
From: Parks Canada October 3, 2024 National parks are gateways to experiencing, learning, and connecting with nature. They also serve to protect Indigenous values, lands, and waters. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation, taking action to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributing to the recovery of species at risk. […]
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QIA Launches Program to Support Inuit Dog Team Owners
Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 2, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is pleased to announce the 2024 launch of the Qikiqtani Qimuksiqtiit Program (QQP) designed to assist Qikiqtani Inuit with the maintenance of their dog teams. This program provides funding to Qikiqtani Inuit who are established qimmiit practitioners. The program is part of QIA’s ongoing […]
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Government of Canada, Government of the Northwest Territories, and Inuvialuit Regional Corporation reach a historic coordination agreement to support Inuit-led child and family services
September 30, 2024 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children deserve the best possible start in life – to grow up in their communities, immersed in their cultures, and surrounded by loved ones. That is why the Government of Canada worked with Indigenous partners to co-develop the historic Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, […]
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Apply Now for the Trapper Mentorship Program
September 25, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Trapper Mentorship Program. The program, started in 2022, helps new trappers learn how to trap by pairing them with experienced trappers who teach important skills. Successful new trappers will receive a starter kit worth about $1,500. Mentors will […]
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Call for Applications for QCAP 2024-2025
Iqaluit, Nunavut, September 11, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting Inuit to submit proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program (QCAP) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, fall/winter projects. Individual Inuit and non-profit community groups from all Qikiqtani communities are invited to submit proposals for projects that will run between November 1, 2024 […]
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Public talk on the impact of a volcanic eruption 7,600 years ago
September 10, 2024 Join the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Royal Alberta Museum and the Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada for a public talk on the Days of Dust and Darkness – the impact of volcanic ash fallout on the natural world and the people who depended on it for survival. Around […]
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