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Strengthening the Inuit Economy
Introduction Economic development is an important way to affirm and enact Inuit jurisdiction and authority while building an Inuit economy.[1] QIA is seeking ways to manage the risks associated with Nunavut’s current economy, which focuses heavily on the extraction of non-renewable resources. One way to expand Inuit economy is to focus on improving the relationship […]
October 18, 2023QIA is strengthening the Inuit economy and improving the well-being of Inuit within Fisheries Reconciliation Agreements
QIA is strengthening the Inuit economy and improving the well-being of Inuit within Fisheries Reconciliation Agreements Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 17, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is challenging the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in court for a recent decision to transfer valuable Nunavut adjacent water licences to non-Inuit southern interests. The challenge […]
October 17, 2023QIA Welcomes Elders from Across the Region to Iqaluit.
Last week, from September 4th – 7th, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s (QIA) department of IQ & Engagement welcomed Elders from across the Qikiqtani region to Iqaluit to exchange Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and learn from their shared knowledge. There was no formal agenda for the gathering, instead a moderation team led by QIA staff members would introduce […]
September 15, 2023Passing on Inuit Traditional Knowledge
During the Nauttiqsuqtiit annual training week, Mick and Tommossie from Sanikiluaq delivered a traditional knowledge workshop. They shared with the Nauttiqsuqtiit and Community of Resolute Bay how they make smoked sausage. Smoked sausage in Sanikiluaq is a local delicacy – Maktaaq stuffed in inaluaq, boiled for about an hour, and smoked in a smoker or […]
September 13, 2023First Annual Joe Attagutaluk Inuktitut Language Award
Qikiqtani Inuit Association would like to congratulate all the 2023 graduates in the Qikiqtani Region for successfully completing High School. We wish you the best of luck in everything you pursue and are positive that the future of Nunavut is even brighter with you in graduating into the world! This year marks the first annual […]
July 6, 2023Meet the Mushers of the Nunavut Quest pt 2
With the start of 2023 Nuanvut Quest April 11th, Qikiqtani Inuit Association spoke with some of the registered mushers. We are featuring them this week. We wish them the best of luck and the safe arrival of everyone. David Kunuk Oyuluk David Kunuk Oyuluk is 33 years old from Arctic Bay, Nunavut He first got […]
April 17, 2023Meet the Mushers of the Nunavut Quest pt 1
With the start of 2023 Nuanvut Quest April 11th, Qikiqtani Inuit Association spoke with some of the registered mushers. We are featuring them this week. We wish them the best of luck and the safe arrival of everyone. Michael Qaunaq Michael Qaunaq is 32 years old form Arctic Bay. He’s had a dog team for […]
April 13, 2023
