National Inuit Leader Terry Audla made a statement following the decision by the Nunavut Court of Justice that the federal government had failed to implement an important obligation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement to set up a general environmental and socio-economic monitoring plan. The decision also found the federal government liable for damages suffered … Read more
National Inuit Leader Terry Audla congratulates the newly elected president of the Nunatsiavut Government Sarah Leo. Audla said he would like to congratulate Leo on her election, and welcome her to the Board of Directors of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. More information is available online. Call 613-277-3178.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national Inuit association representing the Inuit of Canada, announces that Terry Audla has been elected president during the annual general meeting of the organization in Kuujjuaq, NU, in northern Quebec. Call 613-277-3178.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announced five awards of merit to Nunavik Inuit who distinguish themselves in the fields of health, youth, women, regional issues and international issues. The awards were announced at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami annual general meeting in Kuujjuaq, QC. Call 613-277-3178.
Following an outbreak of active cases of tuberculosis in Nunavik (Northern Quebec), National Inuit Leader Mary Simon, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, urged residents to get tested and treated, and repeated calls for action on the social aspects of the disease, including overcrowded housing and poor ventilation. The full release is available online. Call 613-292-4482.
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, said a three-year review of the Alianait Inuit Mental Wellness Action Plan shows that the plan has become an essential tool in mental health policy planning, and has helped Inuit work more collaboratively with governments, communicate needs, and advocate for funding. Simon said Inuit partners … Read more
The report submitted by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Inuit Circumpolar Council (Canada) is available online. The submission is titled "Inuit and the Right to Food: Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food for the Official Country Mission to Canada." Call 613-277-3178.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national Inuit association representing the Inuit of Canada, announced that two candidates have submitted nominations to seek the position of president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. The candidates are Terry Audla, of Iqaluit, Nunavut and Robert Watt, of Ottawa, Ontario. The presidential election will take place following the completion of the Inuit … Read more
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is pleased to support Igloolik’s Artcirq as they perform for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in Windsor, UK, where they will share the Canadian spotlight with the RCMP’s Musical Ride. Five Artcirq performers arrived in Windsor to start rehearsals for the show along with hundreds of other selected dancers, musicians and performers … Read more
National Inuit Leader Mary Simon reacted strongly to cuts from the federal budget in the department of Health Canada. Simon said that the announced cutbacks to federal health spending will have major and direct negative impacts on Inuit. Simon added that the cuts to Health Canada will have an impact on Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami ability … Read more
