Geography of Nunavut

RBC opens third agency bank to provide increased access to financial services for Nunavut's Inuit communities

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Geography of Nunavut, Economy, Finance, Kinngait, NUNAVUT, Online banking, Iqaluit, Bank, Financial services, Royal Bank of Canada

The third of its kind in Nunavut, the agency will provide the residents of Kinngait with increased access to key financial services, and easier and more convenient ways to access basic banking services in their home community.

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  • The third of its kind in Nunavut, the agency will provide the residents of Kinngait with increased access to key financial services, and easier and more convenient ways to access basic banking services in their home community.
  • Through the agency, residents are now able to open a bank account, make deposits and withdrawals, and get financial advice through the RBC branch in Iqaluit.
  • Kinngait community members will also have full access to RBC's digital and online banking services through the agency or their personal internet access, once they open an account with RBC.
  • "This agency is one of many ways we are working to better serve Inuit communities, and to activate RBC's commitment to reconciliation," adds Dale Sturges, National Director, Indigenous Financial Services Group, RBC.

Governor General Heading to Canada's Arctic for a Scientific Program on Board the CCGS Amundsen

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Geography of Nunavut, Arctic research, CCGS Amundsen, Amundsen's South Pole expedition, Exploration, Polar exploration, Pangnirtung, Roald Amundsen, Clinical commissioning group

The Governor General's visit will underscore the importance of scientific study and data collection in understanding Arctic issues and trends.

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  • The Governor General's visit will underscore the importance of scientific study and data collection in understanding Arctic issues and trends.
  • In Pangnirtung, located on Baffin Island, the Governor General will meet with the mayor and councillors and attend a community feast.
  • Amundsen Science is the organization responsible for the management of the scientific program of the research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen.
  • For more information on Amundsen Science and the CCGS Amundsen, visit www.amundsen.ulaval.ca .

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

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Geography of Nunavut, NUNAVUT, Arctic Bay, Qikiqtaaluk Region, Lancaster Sound

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

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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.
  • 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.

Statement by the Prime Minister on Nunavut Day

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Monday, July 9, 2018
Ellesmere Island, Geography of Nunavut, Geography of Canada, Arctic Ocean, NUNAVUT, Arctic, Grise Fiord, Sanikiluaq, Indigenous peoples in Northern Canada

OTTAWA, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Nunavut Day:

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  • OTTAWA, July 9, 2018 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Nunavut Day:
    "Twenty-five years ago today, the Parliament of Canada passed two important pieces of legislation, which led to the creation of Nunavut as a recognized territory within Canada.
  • Today, we join communities across Nunavut to mark this important milestone, and celebrate the unique heritage and identity of the people who call Nunavut home.
  • From Sanikiluaq to Grise Fiord, Nunavut is home to vast landscapes, vibrant languages, and many peoples.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish Nunavummiut and all Canadians a happy Nunavut Day!"