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Statement from Premier Pillai on the Council of the Federation Washington, D.C., mission
February 17, 2025 Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “Last week, alongside my fellow Premiers, I travelled to Washington, D.C., to reinforce the deep and enduring ties between Canada and the United States. As a unified voice, all 13 territorial and provincial Premiers reinforced the significance of Canada-U.S. relations and challenged harmful tariffs. […]
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Read MoreNTI Releases New Strategic Priorities: Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk is pleased to release NTIs new strategic priorities Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq 2025-2029. The strategy signifies a transformative shift in how NTI approaches the future. Inungnik Makipalliatittiniq shows urgency and passion in declaring that Inuit can no longer advocate for their rights from the sidelines. Instead, it is time for […]
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Read MoreBulletin – Capture and Collaring of Little Buffalo and Nyalring bison herds
Fort Smith, NT, – Parks Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Department of Environment and Climate Change will be working collaboratively to collar wood bison in Wood Buffalo National Park. Wood bison are listed as a threatened species under both the federal Species at Risk Act and the Species at Risk (NWT) […]
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Read MoreDene Nation’s Response to Aurora College’s proposed plan for Community Learning Centres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [YELLOWKNIFE, DENENDEH ] The Dene Nation’s responses to the GNWT announcement on February 13, 2025, addressing the 2025-2028 Aurora College Mandate Agreement, that outlines the transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university. The shift to close community learning centres has significant implications for post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories. The Dene […]
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Read MoreFederal directive recognizes Inuit treaties and final agreements
February 14, 2025 The new cabinet directive implementing the Inuit Nunangat Policy shows that the federal government is beginning to recognize its responsibility and obligations to meaningfully implement Inuit treaties and final agreements. Announced on Feb. 6, the directive requires federal departments and agencies to comply with the policy. It outlines clear roles, responsibilities and […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Canada to deliver apology to Inuit Families for Dundas Harbour relocations
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Arctic Bay, Nunavut — Please be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will deliver an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Inuit families impacted by the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948. Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 […]
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Read MoreInungnik Makipalliatittiniq NTI 2025–2029 Priorities
As newly elected President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., I am humbled and honored to take on this responsibility at such a pivotal moment in our shared journey. Together, we inherit the legacy of those who fought for the creation of Nunavut — a land born from the determination to reclaim Inuit rights, language, and culture. Today, we […]
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Read MoreChamber Praises Premiers on Northern Advocacy
(Yellowknife, NT – February 14, 2025) The NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines commends Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for their leadership in advancing Northern economic priorities during their recent visit to Washington, D.C. In meetings with U.S. officials, a panel discussion at the Wilson Center, […]
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Read MoreWhat We Heard report released on child naming and parentage laws
February 14, 2025 The Government of Yukon has released the Inclusive Yukon Families: What We Heard report, summarizing feedback on child naming and parentage laws. The public-engagement, which took place from February to April 2024, aimed to understand barriers, burdens and inequities within the current legislative framework and explore how the Yukon’s laws can be […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure at Eagle Gold Mine
February 13, 2025 Keeping with the commitment to communicate openly and transparently about the aftermath of the heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine, the Government of Yukon is informing the public that the Receiver for Victoria Gold Corp., appointed by the court to oversee remediation work at the mine site, has advised the […]
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