NTI Launches the Uqqujjait Innarnut – Elders Support Program

by ahnationtalk on October 23, 2020188 Views

(October 22, 2020, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) today launched the Uqqujjait Innarnut – Elders Support Program and urges eligible Inuit to apply. All eligible Nunavut Inuit Elders born on December 31, 1955 or earlier will receive a minimum monthly support of $120.

“With this program, we recognize the important role of Elders’ contributions in our communities on many fronts including Inuit language and culture. Further, we recognize the increasing high costs of living,” said NTI President Aluki Kotierk.

The Uqqujjait Innarnut-Elders Support Program is an extension of the existing Nunavut Elders Benefit Program. The Uqqujjait Innarnut-Elders Support Program adds support for a new group of Elders. The program will provide a monthly payment of $120 to Nunavut Inuit Elders born between January 1, 1949 and December 31, 1955.

Nunavut Inuit Elders who currently receive $105 or $90 per month under the Nunavut Elders Benefit Program will also receive a supplemental payment of $15 and $30 respectively from the Uqqujjait Innarnut program for a combined total of $120 per month.

Application forms will be available on NTI’s website, your local CLO and mailed out to each Elder that meets the requirements on the NTI enrollment list.

If you need help filling out your application or have any questions, please contact your local CLO or email uqqujjaitinnarnut@tunngavik.com.

Communications contact:

Karen Flaherty
Assistant Director of Communications
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Tel: (867) 975-4900 Toll-free: 1-888-646-0006
kflaherty@tunngavik.com
www.tunngavik.com

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