Nuuk, Greenland, February 14, 2018 — ITK welcomes the federal government’s commitment to developing a framework that implements Inuit rights. Inuit…
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Read an article about the emergency meeting on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation Child and Family Services in Ottawa. Natan Obed, president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, said the...
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Read ITK President Natan Obed's perspective and participation on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apology to former Nunatsiavut Residential School students through Above & Beyond - Canada's Arctic Journal. Natan Obed -...
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October 3, 2017 – Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed agreed to a joint workplan, consistent with the...
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The 2016-17 Annual Report covers the second fiscal year of President Natan Obed’s three year term. The report provides an update on ITK’s progress in achieving the strategic priorities set...
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Northern Travel Fund We are currently seeking nominations for Inuit to attend Arctic Change 2017 being held in Quebec City, December…
Inuit Recognition Award Deadline for applications: October 6, 2017 Award Description The focus of this award is to recognize Inuit…
Ottawa, ON – July 27, 2017 – One year after Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami launched the National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy (NISPS), we continue to work toward fulfilling the actions and...
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July 17, 2017 – Toronto, Ontario – National Inuit Leader Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, is calling for full and respectful Inuit participation in national intergovernmental forums, including...
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June 6, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario -- The National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) has elected Ruth Kaviok as its new president for the 2017 – 2019 term. Ruth is a...
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ITK supports Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated’s call for the Government of Nunavut to withdraw Bill 37
May 30, 2017, Ottawa, ON -- ITK’s Board of Directors, made up of Inuit leaders from all four Inuit land claims organizations, passed a resolution to support Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI)...
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May 18, 2017 — The Government of Canada and Inuit elected representatives met to pursue their shared commitment to renew the Inuit-Crown relationship, advance shared priorities between Inuit and Canada...
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