Passing on Inuit Traditional Knowledge
Passing 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 […]
First 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 […]
Meet 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 […]
Meet 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 […]
Nunavut Quest Starts Today
The Nunavut Quest started today! We’re looking forward to sharing LIVE tracking information through our website this year! If you have photos or videos to share, please use #NunavutQuest2023! Good luck to all the mushers!
Mark your calendars for the 2023 Nunavut Quest
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is excited to participate in this year’s Nunavut Quest race from Igloolik to Arctic Bay. This annual showcase of Inuit skill and tradition is sure to be action packed and riveting from start to finish. The estimated 7-day journey will kick off . This year, QIA is proud to provide more […]
Celebrating Akutaq Williamson-Bathory on International Women’s Day!
Today is International Women’s Day. We are featuring a young athlete from Iqaluit who recently won gold medals at the Arctic Winter Games. 17-year-old Akutaq Williamson Bathory started skating 11 years ago and has attended 4 Winter games, 2 Arctic Winter Games and 2 Canada Winter Games. With the many competitions she has participated in, […]
QIA welcomes new Board Members to first meeting of 2023
On January 20th, QIA welcomed the Board of Directors to Iqaluit for the first meeting of the year. This was also the first meeting for newly elected members of the board, Peter Ivalu (Igloolik), Davidee Qavvik (Sanikiluaq), Solomon Allurut (Sanirajak), Joshua Katsak (Pond Inlet), and Martha Jaw (Kinngait), who was elected in a by-election replacing […]
Creating Resiliency in the Qikiqtani Region
Qikiqtani Inuit are experiencing the impacts of climate change that are accelerating and threatening the survival of our wildlife that we rely on for physical sustenance and cultural renewal. The globally significant ecological services that the Arctic provides, storing carbon, cooling the planet, and influencing oceanic and atmospheric currents, are under pressure. As our ice […]
National Indigenous Veterans Day
Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day preceding Remembrance Day November 11th. As there are few Inuit that are serving or have served in the Canadian Armed forces, Qikiqtani Inuit Association wanted to showcase an individual on this important day. Corporal Harry Eegeesiak (Iggy) is one of the few Inuit who has served in the Canadian […]
