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Call for Applications for QCAP 2024-2025

Iqaluit, Nunavut, September 11, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting Inuit to submit proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program (QCAP) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, fall/winter projects. Individual Inuit and non-profit community groups from all Qikiqtani communities are invited to submit proposals for projects that will run between November 1, 2024 […]

September 11, 2024
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QIA Seeking Board Members for Various Positions

Iqaluit, Nunavut, August 20, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking individuals that are interested in applying for one of the ten (10) boards listed below. Kakivak Grants and Loans Appeals Committee one position, 3-year term Inuit from the Qikiqtani region are eligible to apply. Qikiqtaaluk Corporation one position, 3-year term Inuit from […]

August 20, 2024
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The Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum – Igloolik

Iqaluit, Nunavut, August 9, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (Baffinland) are pleased to be hosting the Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum in Igloolik on September 10, 11 and 12, 2024 at the Community Hall. This event is a negotiated benefit in the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement […]

August 9, 2024
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QIA Accepting 2024-2025 Scholarship Applications

Iqaluit, Nunavut – August 7, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students can now apply using our unified, easy to navigate online application form for both the QIA Scholarship and the John Amagoalik Scholarship.  This is the 8th consecutive year QIA is offering $205,000 in […]

August 7, 2024
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Quarry Assessments at Kangiqsukutaaq and Tatsittut

Iqaluit, Nunavut, July 30 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) would like to inform residents of Kinngait and Kimmirut that quarry assessments will take place at Kangiqsukutaaq and Tatsittut, located between the communities of Kinngait and Kimmirut on August 30, 2024. There may be temporary disruptions in accessing the quarries during this time as […]

July 30, 2024
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The Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum – Igloolik

Iqaluit, Nunavut, July 26, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (Baffinland) will be hosting the Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum in Igloolik on September 10, 11 and 12, 2024. This event is a negotiated benefit in the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA). The Annual Project Review Forum […]

July 26, 2024
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Request for Proposal: Chief Returning Officer

Request for Proposal: Chief Returning Officer QIA Election 2024 Iqaluit, Nunavut, July 19, 2024 – The following is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of services by a Proponent or Contractor for the position of Chief Returning Officer (CRO) for the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA). This RFP is issued in accordance with the […]

July 19, 2024
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