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QIA is Encouraging Qikiqtani Inuit to Apply for the Nunavut Harvesters Support Programs
Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 23, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) continues to support Qikiqtani Inuit with costs related to hunting equipment through funding under the Nunavut Harvesters Support Programs (NHSP). Qikiqtani Inuit can apply for funds under the Small Equipment, Safety Equipment, and Disaster Relief programs. Funds are still available for this fiscal year, […]
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Government of the Northwest Territories Releases 2022-23 Budget
February 22, 2022 Today, Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek released the 2022-23 Budget, the third budget of the 19th Legislative Assembly. Total revenues of $2.3 billion are expected in 2022‑23 and total expenditures of $2.06 billion, which include spending for programs and services and infrastructure contributions. The 2022‑23 surplus is forecasted to be $131 million. Revised estimates for 2021-22 project […]
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Iqaluit City Council Approves 2022 Budget
On Tuesday, February 15th, the Iqaluit City Council approved the 2022 Budget. “The 2022 budget will allow the City to focus on delivering high quality services and asset management, as well as the development of essential infrastructure projects. We must prepare our workforce for the challenges ahead. Changes and increases to compensation structures are included […]
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NU Government – Income Assistance: Seniors Burial Benefit
14 February 2022 On September 1, 2021, The Department of Family Services established a Seniors Burial Benefit to help relieve some of the strain of losing a close family member by covering certain costs of the burial. Families of Nunavut residents being buried in Nunavut who are 60 years of age or older, are now […]
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QIA opens COVID-19 Community Hunt Program for Applications
Effective Date: January 28, 2022 – March 15, 2022 Iqaluit, Nunavut – February 02, 2022 The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is now accepting applications for the COVID-19 Community Hunt Program. This program funds harvesting activities in the Qikiqtani Region to increase food security during the pandemic and preserve and advance Inuit harvesting culture. A one-time […]
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NU Government: $4 Million in COVID-19 Support for Municipalities
13 January 2022 The Government of Nunavut has allocated an additional $4 million to provide financial relief for municipalities. The funds will ensure Nunavut’s municipalities can continue to provide critical services to Nunavummiut in addition to assisting with operational costs associated with COVID-19 response efforts. In the past two years Nunavut’s municipalities have played an […]
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GNWT: $502 million Capital Estimates Approved
December 14, 2021 Infrastructure projects play a significant role in the economic activity of the Northwest Territories. These Estimates inject money into the economy and provide business and employment opportunities for residents, while delivering the critical infrastructure the NWT needs to provide important programs and services. Members of the Legislative Assembly approved the $502 million […]
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KIA unveils plans for $5.7M in COVID-19 relief money – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 13, 2021 Funding will go to food hampers, mental health programming and prize draws for vaccinated Kivalliq Inuit The Kivalliq Inuit Association is providing some relief to its members who might be struggling to get enough food by distributing $5.7 million in federal COVID-19 relief money to several community programs. The money comes from […]
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KIA is very pleased to announce the ICS Phase 4 funding projects Dec 10 2021
December 10, 2021 Phase 4 Indigenous Communities Support Funding COVID RELIEF PROJECT NOVEMBER 2021 TO MARCH 31, 2022 The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) is very pleased to announce that will be receiving additional dollars from the Federal Government and through the Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) for Phase 4 Indigenous Communities Support Fund (ICS Fund) for […]
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PSA: QIA relaunches Emergency Vouchers for Elders Program
December 9th, 2021 The Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s initiative to help Elders during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will be reopened thanks to new funds made available through the Indigenous Communities Support Fund. The Emergency Grocery Vouchers for Elders is now available from December 14, 2021, to March 22, 2022. This initiative also supports Qikiqtani Inuit who […]
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