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Qulliq Energy stops short of labelling cyberattack another Nunavut ransomware incident – CBC
Jan 30, 2023 Hack was discovered after employee noticed anomalies with email service The Qulliq Energy Corp. says it was locked out of its data in January’s cyberattack, but stopped short of calling it a ransomware attack. QEC announced last month it fell victim to a cyberattack, which was discovered on Jan. 15. While no operating technology, such as […]
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QIA launches app to help connect Inuit to jobs – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 30, 2022 The Tuttarvik app available through Apple store and Google Play The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has launched an app to connect Inuit to jobs and training. The Tuttarvik app is the mobile version of the Tuttarvik database, which was launched by the association in 2017 to help bridge the gap between employers in […]
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NWT TikTok creators given extra help as their followings grow – Cabin Radio
November 28, 2022 The NWT’s Willow Allen and Inuk Trennert are among those featured in TikTok’s latest Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, a partnership with the National Screen Institute. The program uses online classes to teach Indigenous content creators how to grow an online community, share stories, and create a safe and respectful space. Allen, from […]
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Chu Níikwän LP and Northwestel partner to build telco’s flagship Yukon headquarters on First Nation land – IT Business
Chu Níikwän LP and Northwestel are coming together to build a new Yukon headquarters for the northern Canadian telecommunications company, which is expected to be completed in 2024. The headquarters will be located on Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) settlement land on Quartz Road in Whitehorse, with architecture inspired by Kwanlin Dün artistic and cultural […]
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GN Reaches Milestone for Internet Fibre Link
Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 10, 2022) – Earlier this week, the Government of Nunavut (GN) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to link Nunavut to the Internet via an undersea fibre cable. The Katittuq Nunavut Fibre link will connect Iqaluit to Milton, Newfoundland and Labrador, an existing meeting point for fibre cables on the east […]
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The Government of Yukon, Yukon University and ComIT partner to bring coding training to Yukon First Nations students
05/05/2022 The Government of Yukon has reached an agreement with Yukon University and ComIT, with the support of Google, to host a coding training program for Yukon First Nations students. The agreement will last for a period of one year. Participants in the program will be provided with free coding training and have an opportunity […]
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Yukon’s fibre-to-the-home assets now Indigenous-owned as Northwestel and 13 First Nations companies form new partnership.
Whitehorse, YT – For the first time in Canada, the vast majority of a province or territory’s in-community fibre assets are now Indigenous-owned. Northern Canada’s telecommunications provider Northwestel today announced the sale of its Yukon fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) assets to a group of 13 Yukon First Nation development corporations. The announcement took place at the Arctic […]
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Alberta and Canada partner to expand connectivity
A dollar-for-dollar matching agreement between the governments of Alberta and Canada will help expand broadband access across the province. Closing the digital divide is critical to ensuring that Alberta’s economic recovery reaches every home, business and community. The benefits of greater connectivity touch every part of life. Albertans will have access to the tools and […]
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Kivalliq Inuit Association president hopes new cabinet will advance fibre-link project – Nunavut News
December 16, 2021 The Kivalliq Inuit Association is hoping to advance the hydro-fibre link with the newly elected Government of Nunavut. “One of our most important priorities is the Kivalliq hydro-fibre link,” said President Kono Tattuinee. “We look forward to advancing our work on this project and other priorities with the newly elected government.” He […]
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Launch of Family Services NU mobile app
A new mobile app has been launched by Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre (QHRC), with support from the Department of Family Services, to assist members of Nunavut’s family services workforce. The app provides its users information about working and communicating in a multi-lingual environment, organization of the family service system, the Inuit historical context of Nunavut, […]
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