Budget erred by suggesting Ottawa backing away from Inuit TB eradication, minister says
The Indigenous services minister says the Liberal government made a mistake in the federal budget by appearing to back away
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‘It gives people a purpose’: This Inuit wellness project just won a $1M prize
Fresh from learning that the wellness project she’s been leading won the top award of $1 million from the Arctic
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Arctic Inspiration Prize awards over $2.7M to projects ‘by the North, for the North’
Seven projects from across the North have been awarded a total of more than $2.7 million from the Arctic Inspiration
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Subsea cable involving Norway could improve internet service in Inuit communities in Canada
Proposal could also help data centres in Labrador export processing power A subsea network that would stretch from northern Canada to
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Liberal minority gov ensures continuity, says Quebec Inuit org, but federal riding boundary ongoing concern
The return of a Liberal minority government in Canada’s elections on Monday will help ensure continuity on Indigenous files, says
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With election over, Ontario Inuit org calls on federal government to increase support for urban population
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI), a counselling and resource centre for Inuit in Ontario, is calling on the incoming Liberal government to
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President of Inuit organization in Canada says it’s ‘a transformative time’; here’s what he wants to do next
Natan Obed is starting his 3rd and final term as ITK president Natan Obed will serve a third — and final
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Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq in Canada launches interactive digital platform for Inuit carvings
An interactive digital platform launched by the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq offers anyone the chance to get up close with
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Food insecurity a public health crisis that needs action, says Canadian Inuit org
The national Inuit organization in Canada released their Inuit Nunangat Food Security Strategy on Monday, saying the prevalence of food
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Canadian Inuit org to partner with Mastercard Foundation on university project in northern Canada
The national Inuit organization in Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), will be partnering with Mastercard Foundation, on ITK’s project to
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Canadian budget fell short on infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say
Some say up to $30B is needed to close infrastructure gap in First Nations alone National Indigenous leaders say the
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Arctic Canada needs better waste management says report
Outdated facilities, lack of resources and limited ecofreindly options are all contributing to challenging waste-management conditions in Arctic Canada, says
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BMO donates personal protective equipment to Inuit communities across Canada
As COVID-19 continues to keep Canada’s Arctic communities on edge, one of the country’s largest banks is teaming up with
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Disability rates highest for Inuit outside of traditional homeland, lowest in Nunavik, says Statistics Canada study
A new study from Statistics Canada looking at disability rates amongst First Nations, Métis and Inuit has found that disability
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Inuit priorities should be part of Canadian nation building, national org. tells campaigning parties
With the Canadian election campaign in full swing, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), Canada’s national Inuit organization, is calling on the
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