TALOYOAK

Government of Canada supports Inuit led stewardship efforts in Taloyoak, Nunavut.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

The Government of Canada has made tremendous strides in protecting our oceans by working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, provinces, territories, industry and other marine stakeholders.

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  • The Government of Canada has made tremendous strides in protecting our oceans by working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, provinces, territories, industry and other marine stakeholders.
  • Supporting Inuit organizations as they develop knowledge and grow capacity to manage local marine and coastal areas is a key priority for the Government of Canada.
  • "The Inuit were the first stewards of the Arctic, and Inuit leadership is critical to protecting Northern waters today.
  • "Our government recognizes that the active involvement of Inuit is essential to protect the health of our oceans.

Nunavut Land Use Plan enters final phase with critical protections on the line

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

WWF-Canada applauds todays release of the revised 2021 Nunavut Land Use Plan by the Nunavut Planning Commission.

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  • WWF-Canada applauds todays release of the revised 2021 Nunavut Land Use Plan by the Nunavut Planning Commission.
  • kilometres, and is a requirement of the original Nunavut Agreement from 1993 that created the territory.
  • In progress since 2007, the NLUP is now entering a final review process.
  • It also includes protections for many more walrus haulouts across Nunavut, establishing clear guidelines for ships to avoid these important areas where walrus are vulnerable to disturbance.

Food sovereignty project in Taloyoak, NU nabs $500,000 prize

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Saturday, February 20, 2021

TALOYOAK, NU, Feb. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the coast of Aviqtuuq, the Nunavut hamlet of Taloyoak is home to 1,100 residents and one $500,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize for their food sovereignty project.

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  • TALOYOAK, NU, Feb. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the coast of Aviqtuuq, the Nunavut hamlet of Taloyoak is home to 1,100 residents and one $500,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize for their food sovereignty project.
  • Country food is the term for whats caught locally as opposed to expensive store food flown up from the south, but it is becoming increasingly inaccessible due to poverty, climate change and cultural loss.
  • This project is intended to address these issues of food insecurity and unemployment while promoting cultural traditions.
  • Jimmy Oleekatalik, manager of Spence Bay Hunter & Trapper Association, says:
    We need food security for our people and new source of incomes.