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Premier delivers keynote address at Arctic Security Working Group gathering in Iqaluit
6 June 2023 Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok today released the following statement: “Today, I had the pleasure of delivering a keynote address to the Arctic Security Working Group, an annual event held this year in Iqaluit on June 6 and 7. The Government of Nunavut is co-hosting the meeting with Joint Task Force North. “The […]
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NT Government: Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 6-12, 2023
Ministerial Travel Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 1, 2023. Caroline Cochrane, Diane Archie, Julie Green, Paulie Chinna, R.J Simpson and Caroline Wawzonek will be attending the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government- Government of the NWT Intergovernmental MOU Meeting on June 6 in Délı̨nę. […]
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Chair and CEO Duane Ningaqsiq Smith joins Inuit leadership for meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) in Nain, Nunatsiavut.
On May 12 Chair and CEO Duane Ningaqsiq Smith joined his fellow Inuit leaders in meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ministers Hadju (Indigenous Services), Minister Lametti (Justice), Minister Miller (Crown-Indigenous Relations), and Minister Vandal (Northern Affairs) along with Treasury Board President Mona Fortier. This meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) was held in […]
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QIA Board Meeting Concludes
Iqaluit, Nunavut, June 1, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) concluded their Board Meetings today. There were a number of resolutions passed this week, which include: Approval to support the Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corporation’s application to Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s Inuit Development Fund for $2 million dollars of additional funding for the purchase of Saputi II […]
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CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS Inuvialuit Qitunrariit Inuuiarnikkun Maligaksat Society
The Inuvialuit Qitunrariit Inuuiarnikkun Maligaksat Society (“Maligaksat”) was established by the Inuvialuit Social Development Program to administer child wellbeing and advocacy programs for Inuvialuit children, youth, and families. Amongst other objectives as set out in our own law Maligaksat aims to reduce the rate of Inuvialuit involved in the Child and Family Services system and […]
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National Pride Month
IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 1, 2023) – June is National Pride Month. Please join Speaker Tony Akoak and the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut in raising the Pride flag on June 2, 2023, at 11:30am, EST, at the Legislative building. -30- For more information: John Quirke Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Tel: (867) 975-5100 […]
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QIA Speaks with Minister of Health and Canadian North at Board Meeting
Iqaluit, Nunavut, May 31, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Board of Directors are meeting in Iqaluit this week at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space. Two discussions will take place around medical travel and flight schedules this week, the QIA Board is always striving to work with the Government of Nunavut and organizations […]
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Prime Minister announces new Commissioner of Yukon
May 31, 2023 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Adeline Webber as the next Commissioner of Yukon for a term of five years. Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Adeline Webber is a proud member of the Teslin Tlingit Nation. Throughout her life, she has worked tirelessly for the recognition and […]
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Statement from Premier Pillai on Commissioner Bernard’s years of service and welcome to incoming Commissioner Adeline Webber
31/05/2023 Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Commissioner Angélique Bernard for her years of dedicated service to the people of the Yukon. “Angélique Bernard was sworn in as Yukon’s 36th Commissioner on March 12, 2018 and served the territory for one term. She was […]
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Premier responds to Auditor General’s reports
30 May 2023 Premier P.J. Akeeagok today released the following statement responding to the reports of the Auditor General of Canada titled Child and Family Services in Nunavut and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Nunavut: “Our government acknowledges and accepts Auditor General Karen Hogan’s findings. Children are the future of our territory. As Premier, and as […]
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