Media Releases
Notice of Meeting QIA Board Meeting
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article 5.02.02 of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association By-Laws, of a meeting of the Board of Directors on October 3rd-6th, 2023. Dated this 11th day of, September 2023 in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Olayuk Akesuk President, Qikiqtani Inuit Association
September 11, 2023Notice of Meeting Annual General Meeting of Members
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article 5.01.02 of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association By-Laws, of the Annual General Meeting of Members on October 3rd, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET in Iqaluit. In addition to the regular agenda this meeting will include Consideration of Four (4) Extraordinary Resolutions 1. Allocation ICIF funding for daycare construction 2. […]
September 11, 2023PSA: Call for Applications for Various Board and Committees
DATE ISSUED: August 23, 2023 EVENT: Call for Applications for Various Board and Committees The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking energetic individuals to submit their names for the following boards: Nunavut Impact Review Board (one position, three-year term) The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) is an institution of public government created by the Nunavut […]
August 23, 2023Qikiqtani Inuit Association Applauds the Inuit Circumpolar Council Greenland for winning the UN Development Programme’s 2023 Equator Prize
Celebrating Inuit-Led Conservation and Cultural Continuity Iqaluit, Nunavut – August 15, 2023 –– The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Inuit Circumpolar Council-Greenland for receiving the UNDP’s 2023 Equator Prize for its work to advance an expansive, Inuit-led protected area in Pikialasorsuaq or the “North water Polynya.” This recognition underscores […]
August 15, 2023PSA: Call for Applications; proposals for the Qikiqtani Cultural Activities Program (QCAP) 2023-24
DATE ISSUED: August 14, 2023 EVENT: Call for Applications; the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting proposals for QCAP projects QIA is inviting proposals for QCAP proposals across the Qikiqtani Region. Individual Inuit and community groups from all Qikiqtani communities are invited to submit proposals for projects to run between October 16, 2023, to March […]
August 14, 2023QIA Accepting 2023-2024 Scholarship applications.
Iqaluit, Nunavut – August 10, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is now accepting applications for all our 2023-2024 post-secondary scholarships. Students can now apply using our unified easy to navigate online application form for both QIA scholarships. This is the 7th year QIA is offering the $200,000 in scholarships in addition to its […]
August 10, 2023QIA Presentation to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
QIA Presentation to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Today, QIA presented to the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The intent of the presentation was to raise international awareness on the need for Canada to fulfil commitments to Inuit under […]
July 20, 2023