Historical Events

1903: Canadian Ship Neptune Asserts Sovereignty In The Arctic
Sunday, August 23, 1903
On 23 August, the Neptune departed from Halifax and by 4 September she was entering Cumberland Sound, Baffin Island. view
Eben Hopson: Founder of ICC Born
Tuesday, November 7, 1922
Birth of Eben Hopson, founder of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference view
Responsibility For Canadian Inuit
Wednesday, March 28, 1928
Canadian Order-in-Council assigns responsibility for the administration of Canadian Inuit to Commissioner of the Northwest Territories view
Supply Ship Nascopie Sinks off Cape Dorset
Monday, July 21, 1947
Fitted with an ice breaking bow The R.M.S. Nascopie was a steamship built in England and first launched on December 7, 1911. She sank off the coast of Baffin Island near Cape Dorset on July 21, 1947. At the time the Nascopie was the principle sea-lift... view
Labrador Inuit Become Canadian Citizens
Thursday, March 31, 1949
On March 31st 1949, following referendums held in 1948, Newfoundland and Labrador joined the Canadian federation and Labrador Inuit became Canadian Citizens. view
First CBC Radio Broadcast in Iqaluit
Monday, February 6, 1961
CBC Radio begins broadcasting in Iqaluit view
"Experimental Eskimo" Zebedee Nungak leaves Puvirnituq, Nunavik
Wednesday, August 14, 1963
On August 14, 1963, Zebedee Nungak left his home in Puvirnituq, Nunavik to go to school in Ottawa. view
Government of the Northwest Territories moved from Ottawa to Yellowknife
Monday, September 18, 1967
On September 18, 1967 Commissioner Stuart Hodgson and 51 of his staff relocated their offices from Ottawa to Yellowknife by charter aircraft, with two truckloads of records, office equipment, and supplies following by road. view
Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement
Wednesday, January 28, 1970
During a meeting held in Inuvik on January 28, 1970, 19 people decided to form the Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (COPE). It was to represent the interests of Aboriginal people in the western Arctic after oil was discovered on their land.... view
Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (COPE) Formed
Wednesday, January 28, 1970
During a meeting held in Inuvik on January 28, 1970, 19 people committed to form the Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (COPE) to represent the interests of the Indigenous people of the western Arctic after oil was discovered on their land.... view
First meeting of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada
Thursday, February 18, 1971
On Thursday February 18, 1971 Inuit leaders gathered in Toronto to meet on the creation of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. The name of the organization was chosen during these meetings, which lasted through the weekend until Monday February 22, 1971.... view
Northern Quebec Inuit Association Formed
Thursday, June 8, 1972
In April 1971, a special General Meeting of representatives from all the Inuit communities in Northern Quebec was held at Inoucdjouac in April 1971. Up to that time, there had been some confusion as to what structure would be adopted in order for the... view
First ITC Meeting: Pangnirtung August 17
Monday, July 17, 1972
On August 17th, 1972, 60 delegates from across the Canadian Arctic met in Pangnirtung, NWT (now Nunavut) for the first Inuit Tapitisat of Canada general conference. Attached are the Presidents report, general reports, recommendations and resolutions,... view
Inuit From Great Whale River & Cape Dorest Attend Exhibition in London
Saturday, September 30, 1972
On September 30, 1972, Davidee Kagvik from Great Whale River and Iyola Kinguasiak from Cape Dorset left Ottawa for London, England to represent their artwork at an exhibition held at the Museum of Mankind. The artists were escorted by Murray Petrie from... view
Anik A1 Satellite Launched
Thursday, November 9, 1972
Anik A1 satellite launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This satellite allowed the broadcast of CBC television programming to northern communities view
Land Claims Negotiations
Wednesday, August 8, 1973
  Canadian Government agrees to negotiate land claims with Inuit and other Aboriginal groups view
Labrador Inuit Association Formed
Monday, October 1, 1973
  The second regional Inuit Association in Canada was established in Nain, Labrador, at a meeting of Inuit leaders held October 1 and 2,1973. Representatives from the communities of Happy Valley, Goose Bay, Makkovik, Hopedale, and Nain elected nine... view
Jean Cretien Unveils Plaque Commemorating Sir Martin Frobisher
Tuesday, June 18, 1974
(From the June/July 1974 issue of Takralik Magazine) On June 18, 1974, Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, went to Frobisher Bay to unveil a plaque commemorating Sir Martin Frobisher, first white explorer to make contact with the... view
Keewatin Inuit Association Organized
Wednesday, May 28, 1975
From a June 2, 1975 media release: The Inuit people of the Keewatin, at a meeting in Eskimo Point, May 28th and 29th, 1975, have made a historic decision to organize themselves as the Keewatin Inuit Association. Twenty delegates representing 3,500... view
First Canadian Conference of Inuit Women
Monday, July 28, 1975
Organized by Inuit Tapirisat of Canada with the financial assistance of the federal Department of National Health and Welfare, the Secretary of State, and the Privy Council Office, the first Canadian conference of Inuit women was held in Pangnirtung... view
Training Agreement Signed
Thursday, September 18, 1975
Inuit Tapirisat of Canada media release, September 19, 1975 A whole new concept of adult training for native people of the far north is the objective of an agreement signed today by Inuit Tapirisat (Eskimo Brotherhood) of Canada and the Toronto-based... view
Polar Medal Awarded Posthumously to Widow of Joe Panipakuttuk
Thursday, October 16, 1975
On October 16, 1975, Letia Panipakuttuk received the Polar Medal awarded posthumously to her husband, Joe Panipakuttuk of Pond Inlet. In 1944 the St. Roch stopped Pond Inlet where it was joined by Joe Panipakuttuk, his family, and his dog team.  ... view
James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement Signed
Tuesday, November 11, 1975
In the 1960s the Province of Quebec began development of potential hydroelectric resources in the James Bay area & Northern Quebec. In Quebec 1971 created the James Bay Development Corporation to pursue the development of mining, forestry and other... view
Inuit Serve Notice They Will Oppose Pipeline Unless Land Claims Settled First
Monday, January 12, 1976
From a January 12, 1976 media release Unless their outstanding land claims are settled first, the Inuit of Canada will resist any pipleline project in their territory just a vigorously as the Indians of the western Arctic are resisting the proposed... view
ITC Submits Proposal For The Creation of Nunavut Territory To Government of Canada
Friday, February 27, 1976
On February 27, 1976 ITC president James Arvaluk made a presentation to the Government of Canada that contained the first formal call for the creation of a new territory to be known as Nunavut. From his remarks that day view
Northern Quebec Regional Youth Council Formed
Thursday, November 4, 1976
From November 4-6 1976 Nunavik youth gathered in Povungnituk with the aim of forming the Northern Quebec Regional Youth Council. view
First Inuk Senator Appointed
Tuesday, April 5, 1977
Willie Adams (born June 22, 1934) appointed to the Canadian Senate by Governor General Jules Leger on the advice of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, on April 5, 1977. He represented the Northwest Territories until the creation of Nunavut in 1999 and then... view
Government of Canada gives Final Approval to James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
Wednesday, May 4, 1977
On Wednesday, May 4, 1977 the Government of Canada gave final approval to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Attached is an article titled “Opposition fails to halt native land bill” printed in the Ottawa Citizen, May 5, 1977 view
"Northern Frontier, Northern Homeland" Report Released
Monday, May 9, 1977
On May 9, 1977 Justice Thomas Berger released the first volume of a two volume report on the findings of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry titled “Northern Frontier, Northern Homeland” The report recommended a 10-year moratorium on pipeline... view
C.O.P.E. Announces Legal Action Against Feberal Government Over Offshore Drilling
Thursday, June 2, 1977
The Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (C.O.P.E.) issued a statement advising that legal action would be taken to halt drilling in the Beaufort Sea. In the statement C.O.P.E. President Sam Raddi said "If the government of Canada, which is... view
First ICC Conference, Barrow Alaska
Monday, June 13, 1977
18 delegates from Canada and an equal number from Alaska and Greenland meet in Barrow Alaska for the first ICC Conference June 13 – 17, 1977 From the ITC media release The single most important issue facing all Inuit, regardless of where they live, is... view
Nunavik Protests Quebec Bill 101
Monday, August 22, 1977
In response to concerns that were not addressed by the Government of Quebec in Bill 101 Inuit communities in Nunavik began a series of protests against the government. The first protest took place in the community of Inukjuaq where, on August 22nd, a... view
ITC / Quebec Language Bill 101
Wednesday, August 24, 1977
Inuit Tapirisat of Canada called upon the federal government to intervene on behalf of the Inuit of Northern Quebec in their dispute with the government of Quebec over provisions of the proposed language legislation, Bill 101 ITC president Michael... view
Draft Proposal To Settle Outstanding NWT Inuit Land Claims
Wednesday, December 14, 1977
On December 14, 1977, a draft Agreement in Principle to settle the outstanding land claims of Northwest Territory Inuit was presented to the [then] Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, J. Hugh Faulkner. The proposal called for the creation of a new... view
Forced Relocation
Wednesday, February 8, 1978
Residents of Port Burwell (Killiniq), Nunavik (Northern Quebec) forced to relocate by the Canadian Government view
ITC Calls For Changes To Canadian Constitution To Establish & Recognize Inuit Rights In The NWT, Northern Quebec, and Labrador
Thursday, March 2, 1978
Ahead of the Quebec independence referendum of 1980, in a brief presented to the Task Force on Canadian Unity, ITC called on the federal government to make changes to the Canadian constitution ... to establish and recognize the rights of all Inuit in... view
ITC Joins Baker Lake Inuit In Opposing Uranium Mining On Lands Used By Local Hunters
Thursday, April 13, 1978
On April 13, 1978 Eric Tagoona, president of Inuit Tapirisat Kanatami, announced that ITC would join with the Inuit of Baker Lake to begin immediate legal action to prevent further uranium exploration on a portion of the lands traditionally used by the... view
Coral Harbour General Assembly
Wednesday, May 24, 1978
The Inuit of Coral Harbour held a general assembly to discuss proposed Government of the Northwest Territories wildlife legislation. At the assembly a community resolution was passed stating that if the proposed legislation was enacted the community... view
Kativik Assumes Responsibility for Nunavik Schools
Saturday, July 1, 1978
After extensive government negotiations and community consultations the Kativik School Board assumed responsibility for all schools in Nunavik (Northern Quebec). A temporary office for the board was set up in Dorval with a permanent office to be built... view
KIA Asks Inuit to Turn Themselves in for Breaking the Law
Friday, August 11, 1978
The Keewatin Inuit Association asked Inuit, “as good law abiding citizens, and in support of two fellow Inuit facing court charges” to turn themselves in for breaking the law. Thomas Tiktak, president of KIA, said he hoped to accomplish three things by... view
Air Inuit Granted Operating Certificate
Monday, August 28, 1978
Collectively owned by the Inuit of Nunavik through the Makivik Corporation Air Inuit was established, and began operations, using a single de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft. The airlines operating certificate was issued on August 28, 1978.... view
First Sitting Of Kativik Regional Government
Wednesday, August 30, 1978
The first sitting of the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) was held Quaqtaq, Nunavik (Northern Quebec) August 30 - September 1, 1978. During the meeting councillors established procedures by which the regional government would operate, elected a Speaker... view
ITC Opposes Expansion of Territorial Council
Friday, September 29, 1978
Amid discussions of potential Northwest Territorial Council expansion ITC issued a statement opposing the expansion while serious questions about the future of government within the NWT and Inuit land claims were unsettled. At the time Eric Tagoona,... view
Makivik Corp Assumes Responsibility for Nunavik Inuit
Sunday, October 1, 1978
On October 1st, 1978, Makivik Corporation officially assumed the responsibility of representing Nunavik Inuit on constitutional and other matters from the Northern Quebec Inuit Association. This was part of the political transition envisioned in the... view
Pond Inlet Community TV First Broadcast
Monday, October 30, 1978
With the assistance of a $44,000 grant from the Donner Canadian Foundation, and equipment donated by the CBC, PIC-TV broadcast the first local community programming in Inuktitut. view
David Simailak Hired as Project Director for the Inukshuk Project
Friday, November 3, 1978
David Simailak hired as the Project Director for the Anik-B Inukshuk Project. He would be in charge of a 3 year, 1.9 million dollar, project designed to improve northern television service and lay the groundwork for an Inuit communications system. view
Community Radio in Fort Chimo
Monday, November 27, 1978
On November 27, 1976 the the FM community radio station of Fort Chimo, owned by the community recreation committee, officially opened. With the help of Taqramiut Nipingat the recreation committee purchased FM radio equipment worth about $1,200.00 that... view
"Inukshuk" Chosen as Name for Inuit Communications Project
Thursday, November 30, 1978
The name “Inukshuk” was chosen from among thirty-nine submissions from across the Arctic as part of an ITC competition to determine a name for the ITC communications project that would use the Anik-B satellite. Inukshuk was selected to... view
First Inuk elected to House of Commons
Tuesday, May 22, 1979
Peter Ittinuar becomes the first Inuk elected as a Member of Parliament. Ittinuar was elected under the NDP banner to represent the riding of Nunatsiaq, however on November 26, 1982, he crossed the floor and joined the Liberal Party of Canada after (... view
ITC Calls on Northern Affairs Minister to Overrule NWT Game Ordinance & Regulations
Monday, July 9, 1979
Citing Federal legislation providing that Inuit hunting for food are not subject to territorial game restrictions ITC called upon the Minister of Northern Affairs to exercise federal authority and disallow NWT Game Ordinance and regulations giving the... view
Inuit Condemn Government Handling of the Polaris Project of Arvik Mines
Tuesday, November 13, 1979
ITC statement: “ITC has many questions about the Arvik project, but we have been denied any opportunity to discuss them. The Minister has refused to provide us with any information.” ITC and the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee called... view
Brinex Mine Nunatsiavut: Inuit call for a full inquiry
Thursday, December 6, 1979
The call for an inquiry noted the lack of any assurance that aboriginal title of Labrador Inuit would be protected under the proposal ITC president Michael Amarook statement “The Brinex proposal raises such far-reaching economic, environmental and... view
Inuit Call For Uranium Mining Moratorium In The Northwest Territories & Northern Labrador
Thursday, February 28, 1980
Following a British Columbia moratorium on uranium mining and exploration in British Columbia Inuit became concerned that the result would be intensified exploration/mining on Inuit lands in the NWT and Labrador. On February 28, 1980, ITC president... view
Northern Housing Compared To 3rd World
Tuesday, June 10, 1980
In a media release dated June 10, 1980, ITC president Michael Amarook compared the housing crisis in Inuit communities to a third world situation and described overcrowding and housing shortages that forced Inuit families to live in sub-standard and out... view
Inukshuk Project
Monday, September 29, 1980
Inukshuk Project begins broadcasting view
International Education Workshop - Greenland/Nunavik
Thursday, November 20, 1980
On November 20, 1980 a group of 34 student teachers from Greenland arrived in Kuujjuaq, Nuanvik, for a series of workshops with Nunavik regional teachers covering the Inuit language, Inuit culture, education, and other issues of common concern. As part... view
Avataq Cultural Institute Formed
Friday, May 1, 1981
On May 1, 1981 the Avataq Cultural Institute was officially established with the aims of preserving traditional Inuit culture and values and promoting and sponsoring activities involving Inuit culture in Northern Quebec. view
First Meeting On National Inuit Communications Held
Friday, July 24, 1981
The first meeting on Inuit communications at the national level, attended by representatives from the Inuit Broadcasting Corp (IBC), Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. (TNI), C.O.P.E., The Inuit Committee on National Issues (ICNI), Makivik Corporation, and the NWT... view
ITC Calls for Territorial Education System Over Haul
Friday, July 24, 1981
A resolution passed by the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC) in Spence Bay (NWT) the week prior charged that ..... the present imported education system has a detrimental effect on Inuit culture, language and way of life. This alienation is shown by the... view
Province of Quebec Loses Court Case On James Bay Agreement Implementation
Wednesday, September 9, 1981
The following article appeared in the Montreal Gazette on Wednesday September 9, 1981, written by Leon Levinson. A superior Court judge has backed three groups of native people in a dispute with Quebec over a section of the James Bay Agreement. The... view
First Broadcast: Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Monday, January 11, 1982
The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation was created from the Inukshuk Project – a federally sponsored experiment in the late 1970’s. Rudimentary television production facilities were installed in 6 northern communities, and teams of newly... view
NWT/Nunavut Plebisite Held
Wednesday, April 14, 1982
April 14, 1982 a territorial plebiscite on dividing the Northwest Territories was held. It was the first territorial wide plebiscite held in the NWT and it paved the way for the eventual creation of Nunavut. The plebiscite question read “Do you think... view
Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal Rights
Saturday, April 17, 1982
The Constitution Act, 1982 is a part of the Constitution of Canada. It was introduced as part of Canada's process of "patriating" the constitution and introduced several amendments to the British North America Act, 1867 including changingits title in... view
Inuit Leaders From Nunavik Appear Before House Of Commons Standing Committee On Indian Affairs & Northern Development
Wednesday, May 19, 1982
Inuit leaders from Nunavik appeared before the House of Commons standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development with presentations made by the Kativik Regional Government, the Kativik School Board, the Makivik Corporation Executive, and... view
First Meeting Of ICC Communication & Broadcasting Committee
Thursday, June 3, 1982
The first meeting of the Communication and Broadcasting Committee of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (ICC) was held in Montreal June 3-8, 1982 The meeting marked the first joint conference of Inuit communicators and broadcasters from Alaska, Canada,... view
IBC President Boycotts Launch of ANIK B Satellite
Tuesday, August 24, 1982
Inuit Broadcasting President Josepi Padlayat boycotts the launch of the Anik D Satellite in protest over the mass importation of southern programming to Canadian Inuit communities. view
Kenojuak Ashevak Promoted To Companion of the Order of Canada
Wednesday, October 20, 1982
On October 20, 1982 Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada. She had been made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1967. view
First Inuk Graduate of McGill University Passes Away
Sunday, October 31, 1982
On October 31st, 1982 Evie Ikidluak, the first Inuk graduate of McGill University, passed away. At the time she was Director of Education Services and Deputy Director General of the Kativik School Board. view
Division of NWT
Tuesday, January 11, 1983
Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement (C.O.P.E.) announces support for division of Northwest Territories  view
ICC granted NGO Status At The UN
Monday, February 7, 1983
On February 7, 1983, the United Nations granted Category II Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status to the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (now Inuit Circumpolar Council). view
First ICC Meeting Held In Canada
Monday, July 25, 1983
54 delegates, 18 each from Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, gathered in Iqaluit for the third General Assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference (now Inuit Circumpolar Council), July 25 - 31, 1983. It was the first time the Assembly had been held in... view
Inuit Language Commission Formed
Thursday, May 24, 1984
Inuit Language Commission for Northern Quebec established at Inukjuak, Nunavik (Northern Quebec) view
Inuvialuit Final Agreement Passed
Tuesday, June 26, 1984
On June 26, 1984, the Inuvialuit Final Agreement was passed with three readings in the Parliament of Canada with all party agreement in one day – a precedent for land claims. view
Elders Return To Ennadai Lake
Saturday, September 7, 1985
On September 7, 1985, two charter planes left Arviat (then Eskimo Point) for Ennadai Lake. The first plane carried Inuit who would prepare a camp; the second carried a CBC television crew and 36 elders who were returning to the place they had been... view
4th ICC General Assembly - Kotzebue, Alaska
Tuesday, July 29, 1986
On July 29th, 1986, delegates from Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, gathered in the Alaskan coastal village of Kotzebue for the 4th General Assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference. The assembly was focused primarily on the development of an Arctic... view
Division of NWT
Thursday, January 15, 1987
Nunavut and Western Constitutional Forums reach agreement on the boundary that will separate the Northwest Territories from what will become the new territory of Nunavut. view
Gender Parity
Friday, May 26, 1989
Nunavut plebiscite rejects a proposal for gender parity in the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut view
Statement by the National Meeting of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on Indian Residential Schools
Friday, March 15, 1991
For two days we listened, discussed, struggled and prayed about our relationship with the aboriginal peoples in the context of Indian Residential Schools. We identified and acknowledged the positive and negative aspects of the schools, began an analysis... view
Nellie Courynea Chosen as First Woman Premier of the NWT
Thursday, November 14, 1991
Nellie Cournyea (current Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation)  chosen as the first woman Premier of the Northwest Territories, she is the second female Premier in Canadian history. view
Inuit Outline Constitutional Position
Thursday, February 6, 1992
Rosemarie Kuptana, (then) President of ITC, outlined the national Inuit position on constitutional change to Canada’s Minister of Constitutional Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark. The position focused on three fundamental constitutional imperatives The... view
NWT Boundry Plebiscite
Monday, May 4, 1992
In 1990 the Government of Canada mandated John Parker, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories (NWT) from 1979 – 1989, to propose a border that would divide the NWT into two separate territories. On May 4th, 1992, 54% of those who voted in the... view
Inuit Support Charlottetown Accord in National Referendum
Monday, October 26, 1992
Inuit voters from Labrador to the Western Arctic voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Charlottetown accord.   In the Northwest Territories support for the accord averaged 76.5% with one community (Pelly Bay) reaching 93.7% with 96% voter... view
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Special Hearings into the Relocation of Inuit to the High Arctic
Monday, April 5, 1993
Inuit who were relocated from their homes to the High Arctic in the 1950s begin testifying at special hearings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Ottawa held April 5 – 8, 1993. This is the first time that the issue of relocation is... view
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Special Hearings into the Relocation of Inuit to the High Arctic
Monday, April 5, 1993
Inuit who were relocated from their homes to the High Arctic in the 1950’s begin testifying at special hearings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Ottawa held April 5 – 8 1993. This is the first time that the issue of relocation is... view
Indigenous Human Rights Issues Raised at 1993 International Conference
Tuesday, April 6, 1993
In remarks to the Rights and Humanity Roundtable held in Amman, Jordan, ITC president Rosemarie Kuptana called for the United Nations to allow indigenous peoples direct and equal participation in the development of international human rights principles... view
Statement of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference To The Fourth Preparatory Committee Meeting Of The World Conference On Human Rights
Wednesday, April 21, 1993
From the briefing notes prepared for the Fourth Preparatory Committee Meeting Of The World Conference On Human Rights It is very important that this final meeting of the Preparatory Committee Meeting Of The World Conference On Human Rights send a... view
Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Signed
Tuesday, May 25, 1993
On May 25, 1993 the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NCLA) was signed by the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut (now Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.). In addition to the creation of management... view
UN Fails to Recognize Indigenous Peoples as Members of the Human Family in Their own Right, as Peoples
Friday, June 25, 1993
At the close of the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights Inuit leaders stated that an important opportunity to advance the human rights of Indigenous peoples had been missed. Members of the Inuit delegation Rosemarie Kuptana: President ITC Ingmar... view
Nunavut Land Claims Act & Nunavut Act Passed by Parliament of Canada
Friday, July 9, 1993
On July 9, 1993, the Parliament of Canada passed the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act. Six years later, on April 1st, 1999 the map of Canada was redrawn for the first time since 1949 when Newfoundland joined confederation as the new... view
Presbyterian Church in Canada's Residential Schools Apology
Sunday, June 5, 1994
The following confession was adopted by the Presbyterian General Assembly meeting in Toronto held June 5 – 10, 1994. Our Confession The Holy Spirit, speaking in and through Scripture, calls The Presbyterian Church in Canada to confession. This... view
First National Inuit Youth Summit
Friday, November 18, 1994
First National Inuit Youth Summit in Kuujuaq, Nunavik, opens. The summit was attended by one youth representative from each of the 53 Inuit communities in Canada. A total of 88 youth from as far away as Copenhagen, Nuuk, Greenland, and Peterborough,... view
Northern Environmental Conference
Saturday, January 28, 1995
Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (now Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) held a Northern Environmental Conference in Nain, Nunatsiavut, from January 28 - 30, 1995. The conference began with a series of presentations on major environmental issues affecting the Arctic... view
International Inuit Youth Exchange Program
Wednesday, May 3, 1995
After attending a program that included a hands on course in conducting youth camps held held in Ottawa with ITC as part of the International Inuit Youth Exchange Program (IIYEP), Lynn Kilabuk & Mary Thompson flew to Provideniya, Russia, and... view
Inuit Leaders Meet to Finalize Senate Committee Presentation on Federal Gun Control Legislation: Bill C-68
Wednesday, September 20, 1995
  Inuit leaders from across the Arctic met in Iqaluit on September 20, 1995, to finalize a presentation to be made to the Senate Committee examining Bill C-68 (federal gun control legislation). Inuit, through the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (ITC),... view
Inuit Reaffirm The Rght to Decide Their Future in Canada
Tuesday, October 24, 1995
In a letter to [then] Prime Minister Chretien and [then] Premier of Quebec Jacques Parizeau ITC president  Rosemarie Kuptana reaffirmed Inuit right to decide their future with respect to the October 30, 1995 Quebec sovereignty referendum. view
Nunavik/Quebec Referendum
Thursday, October 26, 1995
In a referendum held on October 26, 1995 in Nunavik 96% of Inuit voted to reject Quebec Sovereignty. The question on the ballot read "Do you agree that Quebec should become sovereign?" view
Federal Ministers Meet with Aboriginal Leaders
Wednesday, July 10, 1996
Federal Ministers met with national Aboriginal leaders to debrief them on the outcome of a recent First Ministers Meeting on renewing the Canadian Federation. The meeting had been promised by Prime Minister Jean Chretien after national Aboriginal... view
ITC awarded HRDC project funding
Wednesday, October 16, 1996
After 2 years of planning, developing, and negotiating with Human Resources Development Canada ITC is awarded a national project under the Aboriginal Strategic Initiatives (ASI) Program to help reduce Inuit dependency on social programs. The approved... view
Statement of Reconciliation
Wednesday, January 7, 1998
January 7, 1998 Statement of Reconciliation offered by the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, on the occasion of the unveiling of Gathering Strength — Canada’s Aboriginal Action Plan. view
Capturing Spirit – The Inuit Journey
Thursday, April 2, 1998
On Thursday, April 2nd, 1998 the film “Capturing Spirit – The Inuit Journey” premiered in Ivujivik, Northern Quebec. Capturing Spirit; An Inuit Journey is a dramatic portayal of the life challenges facing Inuit youth today. view