Media Releases

QIA Distributes Final Household Distribution of Vouchers

Iqaluit, Nunavut, January 9, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) today announced the distribution plan for the final Qikiqtani Inuit Household Distribution to Inuit family units. Each family unit in the Qikiqtani region will receive a one-time, $500 voucher. All Qikiqtani residents will need to fill in the online application form call or email […]

Notice of Meeting Board of Directors

QIA Announces 2022 Election Results

    Iqaluit, Nunavut – December 12, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Chief Returning Officer (CRO) Monica Ell-Kanayuk today announced that Olayuk Akesuk was elected as President of QIA with 61.2% of votes.     The QIA CRO also announced the elected members for Community Director: Mike Jaypoody Clyde River Peter Ivalu          Igloolik […]

QIA Call for Proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program

Iqaluit, Nunavut, December 9, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program (QCAP). Individual Inuit and community groups from any Qikiqtani community is invited to submit a proposal for projects that will run between January 23, 2023  to March 31, 2023. QCAP provides funding for community-based projects […]

Important Milestone Reached for Qikiqtani Inuit Conservation

Iqaluit, Nunavut, December 7, 2022 – Canadians and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) understand that protecting our natural heritage is an essential element to the sustainability of our environment, economy and communities. From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous Canadians continue to lead the way in protecting our lands, waters and oceans. QIA is proud […]

QIA Advance Polls Start Today

Iqaluit, Nunavut – December 5, 2022 – Advance Polls for the QIA President and various Community Directors will be held today. Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord will be postponed due to blizzard conditions until the blizzard notice is lifted.  Due to blizzard conditions in Pangnirtung this morning, the polling station in Pangnirtung will be open […]

Mary River Project Phase 2 Minister’s Decision: QIA Thanks All Inuit Who Participated in the Review Process

Iqaluit, Nunavut, November 17th, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) has received Honourable Minister Dan Vandal’s decision on Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation’s (Baffinland) Phase 2 Proposal. QIA believes the Minster’s decision to accept the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s (NIRB) recommendation to not approve the Phase 2 Proposal is wise given the breadth of outstanding […]