Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

Governments of Canada and Nunavut Launch Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

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Friday, November 10, 2023

IQALUIT, NU, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced a three-year plan to improve and expand early learning and child care (ELCC) services in the territory.

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  • IQALUIT, NU, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The Governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced a three-year plan to improve and expand early learning and child care (ELCC) services in the territory.
  • In addition to the investments identified in this action plan, Inuit-specific Indigenous early learning and child care funding in Nunavut is led and coordinated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and the regional Inuit associations to advance the vision and priorities identified in the co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework .
  • "I would like to congratulate Nunavut on their commitment to offering high-quality early learning and child care services across the Territory.
  • Combined with other investments, including in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.

Meta announces Inuktitut as official language on Facebook desktop

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Friday, July 8, 2022

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Meta is proud to announce Inuktitut is available as a language setting on Facebook desktop.

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  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Meta is proud to announce Inuktitut is available as a language setting on Facebook desktop.
  • Recognizing Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook, equal to English and French, reinforces the legitimacy of our language," said Aluki Kotierk, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
  • Facebook users can switch their language settings on desktop by following the steps outlined in the link: https://www.facebook.com/help/327850733950290/
    Meta hopes by introducing Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook desktop, the settings will support unilingual Inuktitut speakers to create community online, while fostering greater adoption of the language amongst younger generations of Inuit.
  • Meta is grateful to NTI for leading this initiative to add Inuktitut as an official language on Facebook desktop and give Inuit the ability to connect in their own language on our platform.

Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee endorses historic Inuit Nunangat Policy to better support Inuit self-determination

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Inuit Nunangat Policy recognizes Inuit Nunangat the Inuit homeland as a distinct geographic, cultural, and political region, encompassing the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.

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  • The Inuit Nunangat Policy recognizes Inuit Nunangat the Inuit homeland as a distinct geographic, cultural, and political region, encompassing the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.
  • The Inuit Nunangat Policy outlines an approach for the design and renewal of all federal policies, programs, services, and initiatives that apply in Inuit Nunangat or benefit Inuit.
  • A guiding principle of the Inuit Nunangat Policy is recognition that federal investments for Inuit and Inuit Nunangat are an important element of the right of Inuit to self-determination and self-government.
  • Co-developing and implementing an Inuit Nunangat policy has been a priority of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee since March 2020.

Nunavut Planning Commission Releases Updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan Aimed at Protecting the Environment and Promoting the Wellbeing of Residents

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.

Key Points: 
  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.
  • This latest Nunavut Draft Land Use Plan (NDLUP) is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with Inuit, their communities, Inuit organizations, federal and territorial governments, environmental and wildlife organizations, and industry groups.
  • "The Commission is pleased to receive this funding to ensure that we get it right and our plan reflects the history and culture of Nunavut and its people."
  • The 2021 Draft Land Use Plan and a backgrounder can be found at: https://www.nunavut.ca/
    About the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

Nunavut Planning Commission Releases Updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan Aimed at Protecting the Environment and Promoting the Wellbeing of Residents

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.

Key Points: 
  • IQALUIT, NU, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In anticipation of tomorrow's Nunavut Day celebrations, the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) has released an updated 2021 Draft Land Use Plan which is the largest of its kind in the world and covers one-fifth of Canada's land mass, representing some 2.1 million square kilometres of land and water.
  • This latest Nunavut Draft Land Use Plan (NDLUP) is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with Inuit, their communities, Inuit organizations, federal and territorial governments, environmental and wildlife organizations, and industry groups.
  • "The Commission is pleased to receive this funding to ensure that we get it right and our plan reflects the history and culture of Nunavut and its people."
  • The 2021 Draft Land Use Plan and a backgrounder can be found at: https://www.nunavut.ca/
    About the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) The Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of land use plans for resource use and development in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

Government of Canada awards facility management services contract for Canadian High Arctic Research Station, providing opportunities for Inuit businesses

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

As part of their proposal, Nunavut Arctic Services provided an Inuit Benefits Plan committing to employ Inuit labour, engage Inuit professional services, use Inuit suppliers, and provide on-the-job training or skills development to Inuit staff.

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  • As part of their proposal, Nunavut Arctic Services provided an Inuit Benefits Plan committing to employ Inuit labour, engage Inuit professional services, use Inuit suppliers, and provide on-the-job training or skills development to Inuit staff.
  • The services provided under this new contract further contribute to economic development and capacity building of Inuit firms and individuals."
  • "This contract provides the Canadian High Arctic Research Station campus with the stable, high-quality facilities management needed for cutting-edge Arctic research year-round.
  • PSPC is working with Indigenous Services Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses to bid on and win government contracts.

Working Together to Support Inuktut Education in Nunavut

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Agreement between Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated will strengthen education in the Inuktut language across Nunavut.

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  • Agreement between Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated will strengthen education in the Inuktut language across Nunavut.
  • The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to support and strengthen the Inuktut language and education across Nunavut today.
  • The Government of Nunavut will expand Inuit educator training through Nunavut Arctic College's Nunavut Teacher Education Program in communities across the territory beginning in 202122.
  • Education in Nunavut is administered by the Government of Nunavut under its Education Act and Inuit Language Protection Act, which require a bilingual education with Inuktut at its core, as well as Inuit educator training through Nunavut Arctic College.

Government of Canada is providing immediate assistance to Territorial government, communities and Inuit partners in Nunavut to address the COVID-19 pandemic

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Nunavut, the Government of Canada announced today that it is providing $19.36 million in immediate funding to support the Government of Nunavut, Inuit communities and Inuit organizations in their response to the pandemic.

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  • Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Nunavut, the Government of Canada announced today that it is providing $19.36 million in immediate funding to support the Government of Nunavut, Inuit communities and Inuit organizations in their response to the pandemic.
  • Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and the Government of Canada continue to work together to protect their communities.
  • With today's announcement, since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has allocated $105 million in combined COVID-19 support to communities in Nunavut.
  • The Government of Canada will also continue to work with Inuit and other Indigenous partners to identify service organizations that require support to serve Inuit living outside of Nunavut.

Government of Canada facilitates participation of Inuit firms in contract bidding in the Nunavut Settlement Area

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

The Directive clarifies obligations for government officials, allows for increased participation in government contracts in the NSA by Inuit firms on the Inuit Firm Registry, and strengthens bid evaluation criteria related to Inuit and Nunavut benefits.

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  • The Directive clarifies obligations for government officials, allows for increased participation in government contracts in the NSA by Inuit firms on the Inuit Firm Registry, and strengthens bid evaluation criteria related to Inuit and Nunavut benefits.
  • It also includes requirements for a government-wide approach to provide Inuit firms with a fair and reasonable opportunity to submit bids.
  • "We're making efforts to boost the capacity of Inuit firms to compete for federal contracts and to participate in business opportunities.
  • This directive will contributeto economic development in the Nunavut Settlement Area by providing Inuit increased access to government contracts and leases along with opportunities for employment, training and skills development."