Media Releases

QIA Seeking Applications for Community Director in Arctic Bay

Iqaluit, Nunavut, April 17, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking individuals that are interested in applying for the position of Community Director for Arctic Bay. The deadline to submit applications is May 12, 2023 The recent QIA Board of Directors meeting in January elected Jeremy Tunraluk as Secretary Treasurer, which left the […]

The Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum – Pond Inlet

Iqaluit, Nunavut, April 11, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (Baffinland) will be hosting the Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum in Pond Inlet on May 9, 10 and 11, 2023 at the Community Hall. This event is a negotiated benefit in the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA). […]

Call for Applications for QCAP 2023-2024

Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 1, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting Inuit to submit proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program (QCAP) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Individual Inuit and community groups from all Qikiqtani communities are invited to submit proposals for projects to run between April 17, 2023 and October 15, 2023. […]

Notice of Meeting Board of Directors

Call for Application – Kakivak Board of Directors

Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 27, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking an individual interested in applying for a board position at the Kakivak Association.  There is one position open with a three-year term. The Kakivak Association is a community and economic development organization serving Inuit, by providing business, employment and training services to […]

QIA Extends Condolences to the Family of Leo Maktar

Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 3, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Board of Directors and staff are saddened to hear of the passing of Leo Maktar.   Leo had joined QIA as the Nauttiqsuqtiit Supervisor for Pond Inlet in 2020 and served as a land guardian until his recent passing.  He was a passionate man, […]

QIA Meetings Conclude

Iqaluit, Nunavut, January 20, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) concluded their General Meeting of Members and a Board of Directors today at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space. There were a few notable resolutions passed at this meeting. • Approval to enter a multi year contribution agreement with the Government of Canada to […]