Dispatches
Northern Lights 2012
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of Northern Lights 2012. This is a business and cultural showcase that brings together Inuit leaders, organizations, artists, and performers. It is one of Canada’s most unique north-south international networking opportunities.
Held this year at the new Ottawa Convention Centre February 1-4, the event will host daily workshops, discussion panels, and a public trade show on Saturday, Fenruary 4th.
On the morning of Friday February 3rd Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Mary Simon will deliver a breakfast keynote address on the the key role of partnership with Inuit in exploring and fostering economic growth across Inuit Nunangat.
Share Your Story
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) are seeking Inuit men who have survived cancer to participate in a video series of personal cancer experiences.
Learn from others who faced the same struggles and share your own story so that it may inspire others.
National Forum
From January 31st – February 1st ITK staff will be participating in the Aboriginal Human Resources Initiative (AHHRI) national forum focusing on knowledge translation and dissemination on current and past projects involving AHHRI.
The forum is designed to promote successful efforts to increase the number of Aboriginal health professionals, share information on successful cultural competency projects, and to identify the impact AHHRI has had on national health policy development.
Polar Lines - Inuit Editorial Cartoon Exhibition Unveiled!
"Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is pleased to have worked with Terry Mosher - Aislin - of the Montreal Gazette to create our exhibition of editorial cartoons. The 100 cartoons are organized in 10 thematic panels, and span 50 years of Canadian history. We thank the editorial cartoonists working for newspapers across Canada for their submissions.
Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
Established in 1990 in memory of Gillis Purcell, this $4,000 scholarship is designed to encourage Aboriginal Canadians to enter the field of journalism. The scholarship includes an offer of summer employment at The Canadian Press or one of its affiliated companies.
Students must either be enrolled in a journalism program or actively involved in a volunteer capacity with a student newspaper or broadcast station.
Many influential Inuit leaders, including Mary Simon and Jose Kusugak, began their careers in journalism – eligible Inuit currently working in this field are encouraged to apply.
