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QIA urges MLAs to vote against Bill-55

Iqaluit, Nunavut – September 14, 2021 –QIA urges MLAs to vote against Bill-55. “The bill in it’s current form imposes on Nunavut Inuit an incorrect interpretation of the Nunavut Agreement,” says QIA President Olayuk Akesuk. “The Government of Nunavut has failed to listen to the concerns of QIA and other Inuit representative organizations shared with […]

by ahnationtalk on September 15, 2021142 Views

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What the federal party leaders say about reconciliation – Cabin Radio

September 10, 2021 On Thursday night, Canada’s major federal party leaders took part in a televised English-language debate during which one of the main themes was reconciliation. In the Northwest Territories, the Liberal Party and New Democrats are fielding Indigenous candidates in Michael McLeod and Kelvin Kotchilea respectively. The Green Party candidate is Roland Laufer, […]

by ahnationtalk on September 10, 2021167 Views

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Liberal Pat Angnakak doesn’t want Nunavut to start from scratch after election – Nunatsiaq News

Sep 8, 2021 Former MLA has housing, elders, cheaper food and mental health on her priority list This week, Nunatsiaq News is publishing profiles of the candidates in the Sept. 20 federal election. There are three women running to represent Nunavut in Parliament: Liberal Pat Angnakak, the NDP’s Lori Idlout and Conservative Laura MacKenzie. Pat […]

by NationTalk on September 9, 2021161 Views

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NDP’s Lori Idlout sees resource management as a priority – Nunatsiaq News

Sep 9, 2021 Iqaluit lawyer says securing benefits for royalties is key to Nunavut’s growth This week, Nunatsiaq News is publishing profiles of the candidates in the Sept. 20 federal election. There are three women running to represent Nunavut in Parliament: Liberal Pat Angnakak, the NDP’s Lori Idlout and Conservative Laura MacKenzie. If the federal […]

by NationTalk on September 9, 2021154 Views

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Federal election 2021: Michael McLeod says he wants to build on Liberal’s success – CKLB Radio

September 7, 2021 Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for clarity and […]

by ahnationtalk on September 7, 2021167 Views

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Canadian Inuit leader says federal election offers stark choices on reconciliation – RCI

September 7, 2021 ITK President compares campaign to the one just before the Kelowna Accord was undone The president of the national body representing Inuit in Canada says continued  progress with reconciliation hangs in the balance in this federal election. In an interview with CBC News, Natan Obed, who heads Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), compares […]

by ahnationtalk on September 7, 2021151 Views

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Musician teaches Inuktitut over TikTok to 22,000 followers – Nunatsiaq News

Sep 2, 2021 Arctic Bay-raised Becky Han just released The Bee, a children’s book based on one of her songs Becky Han, a musician originally from Arctic Bay, has amassed a following of over 22,000 on TikTok where she posts short Inuktitut lessons and videos about Inuit culture. Now, she’s released a children’s book. About […]

by ahnationtalk on September 2, 2021167 Views

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Liberals move forward with better housing and mental health services for Indigenous Peoples

Iqaluit, Nunavut – A re-elected Liberal government will continue to advance work to close longstanding gaps in Indigenous housing and mental health care, in order to create a healthier future for everyone. From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous Peoples continue to face incredible obstacles when trying to access safe and culturally appropriate mental health […]

by ahnationtalk on August 31, 2021315 Views

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Trudeau jets into Iqaluit to pledge $360M for housing if re-elected – Nunatsiaq News

Aug 30, 2021 Prime minister discusses election commitments in Q&A with Nunatsiaq News Touching down in Iqaluit for about four hours before heading back to Ottawa, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had enough time to pledge $360 million for housing across Inuit Nunangat if he’s re-elected. The funds would come over four years but be “heavily […]

by ahnationtalk on August 31, 2021253 Views

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Trudeau to make campaign stop in Iqaluit – Nunatsiaq News

Aug 30, 2021 Liberal leader’s tour dogged by angry protesters in Ontario over the weekend Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Iqaluit Monday, making him the first party leader to visit Nunavut during the lead-up to the Sept. 20 federal election. Iqaluit is listed as a stop but his […]

by ahnationtalk on August 30, 2021155 Views

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