Qikiqtaaluk Region

One year since COP15: Protecting nature and strengthening communities in partnership with Indigenous Peoples

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Giovedì, Dicembre 7, 2023
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"Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.

Key Points: 
  • "Protecting nature and walking forward on the shared path of reconciliation can and must go together.
  • "Our Nations have proven that Indigenous-led conservation, backed by durable finance, delivers real returns for nature, for the economy, and for communities.
  • These Indigenous-led PFP projects bring together Indigenous organizations, governments, and the philanthropic community to identify shared goals for protecting nature and ultimately halting biodiversity loss while advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
  • The Government of Canada has made historic investments in Indigenous-led conservation initiatives, including through initiatives like the Indigenous Guardians program .

Canada and Greenland join forces for the conservation of the Pikialasorsuaq Arctic polynya

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Giovedì, Ottobre 19, 2023
Government, ICPC, Commission, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Energy & Environment, Water, Health, Behavior, The Right Honourable, ICC, Kalaallisut, Nature, Environment, Letter of intent, Partnership, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Travel, Animal, Inuit Circumpolar Council, QIA, Canadian Coast Guard, Letter, Arctic Circle, Kingdom, Climate change, Whaling, Inuit, Greenlandic, Agriculture, Northerner, Antarctic, North Water Polynya, Arctic, Fishery

The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.

Key Points: 
  • The committee will share Indigenous knowledge and scientific information, work towards common conservation goals, and advance ecosystem-based management for the future of the Pikialasorsuaq.
  • "The signing of the Letter of Intent and implementation of shared priorities on conserving Pikialasorsuaq underscores the importance of collaborative solutions for Inuit-led conservation in the Arctic.
  • The Pikialasorsuaq is the largest polynya in the Arctic and the most biologically productive region north of the Arctic Circle.
  • The Government of Canada, led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, is working with the QIA to advance protection of the Canadian portion of the Pikialasorsuaq.

HOW DOES THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S REJECTION OF BAFFINLAND'S MINING EXPANSION PROJECT HELP CANADA'S SHRINKING ECONOMY?

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Venerdì, Novembre 18, 2022
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"Following the decision by Minister Vandal, we're left questioning whereDeputy Prime MinisterChrystia Freeland's comments about the global economy being at a turning point applies," Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said.

Key Points: 
  • "Following the decision by Minister Vandal, we're left questioning whereDeputy Prime MinisterChrystia Freeland's comments about the global economy being at a turning point applies," Local 793 Business Manager Mike Gallagher said.
  • "Losing well-paid skilled jobs when the cost of living has skyrocketed right across the country makes this news even harder to accept."
  • "Where can we relocate all these lost jobs if the mine cannot sustain its operation without growth?"
  • Members of Local 793 operate mobile cranes, tower cranes, concrete pumps, bulldozers, excavators, graders, tractor loader backhoes and many other types of heavy equipment.

Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivers apology to Qikiqtani Inuit

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Mercoledì, Agosto 14, 2019
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The Government acknowledges the important work of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission (QTC), an initiative led by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, in bringing this history to the forefront within their final report, Achieving Saimaqatigiingniq.

Key Points: 
  • The Government acknowledges the important work of the Qikiqtani Truth Commission (QTC), an initiative led by the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, in bringing this history to the forefront within their final report, Achieving Saimaqatigiingniq.
  • To move forward, Minister Bennett announced that Canada and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association have established a Memorandum of Understanding to work in partnership to build a long-term and sustainable response to the Qikiqtani Truth Commission's findings.
  • This includes identified funding to implement programming for Qikiqtani Inuit to promote Inuit culture, healing and well-being for current and future generations.
  • Today's apology to the Qikitani Inuit was a collaborative effort between Inuit and the Crown, through partnerships with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.

As Arctic melt accelerates, Canada moves to protect ‘The Last Ice Area’

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Giovedì, Agosto 1, 2019
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Meaning the ice never melts in Inuktitut, its a globally important area in the Canadian High Arctic almost the size of Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Meaning the ice never melts in Inuktitut, its a globally important area in the Canadian High Arctic almost the size of Germany.
  • The Qikiqtani Inuit Association, working with the governments of Canada and Nunavut, has led the charge to make Tuvaijuittuq a 322,000 sq.
  • km interim Marine Protected Area with an impact benefit agreement that delivers on their promise of a conservation economy to ensure communities benefit culturally and economically.
  • But to truly protect Arctic communities and species, Canada and the world must address thecause ofour climate crisis too much carbon in theatmosphere.

Parks Canada announces funding to Qikiqtani Inuit Association for pilot Guardian program in Arctic Bay

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Mercoledì, Luglio 18, 2018
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Today in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and Mr. P.J.

Key Points: 
  • Today in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and Mr. P.J.
  • Akeeagok, President of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), announced the establishment of a pilot Guardian program for the conservation area.
  • Parks Canada will provide up to $900,000 in funding to directly support the QIA's implementation of this pilot Guardian program, and to explore how Inuit can be engaged with management of the Tallurutiup Imanga NMCA.
  • In April 2018, the QIA and Parks Canada were in Arctic Bay to consult on the pilot Guardian program.