Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is investing $15M of the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund (ICIF) to support the renewal of Elders’ Care facilities in the territory.
NTI is focused on ensuring that an adequate number of Elder care facilities are established and maintained in Nunavut, including in the smaller communities. “To close the gap in Elders’ care, we must also maintain the capacity that we already have in Nunavut. This investment will help protect our existing capacity. It will also ensure that the facilities in Arviat, Gjoa Haven and Igloolik provide Inuit Elders with well-… read more.
A CanNor contribution of up to $6 million will support front-end engineering and design work exploring a waterpower project near Iqaluit
February 4, 2025 — Iqaluit, Nunavut — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Canada is rich in renewable resources that can power homes and businesses with cleaner, more reliable energy. In the North, investments in renewable energy can help reduce dependence on carbon-intensive diesel power plants, which remain the primary energy source for many northern communities, including Iqaluit and all other Nunavut communities.
Today, the… read more.
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (January 14, 2024) – Today, Government of Nunavut (GN) Minister of Health John Main and Minister of Community and Government Services (CGS) David Joanasie, together with Sakku Investments Corporation president David Kakuktinniq, proudly announced the completion of construction for the Kivalliq Long-Term Care Centre in Rankin Inlet.
As a part of the federal and territorial investment of over $194 million for critical infrastructure across Nunavut, the Kivalliq Long-Term Care Centre is a cornerstone of the Katujjiluta mandate priority, Aging with Dignity… read more.
TORONTO, December 16, 2024 – Canada’s Premiers are committed to maintaining strong Canada-U.S. relations, supporting energy security, and improving healthcare for Canadians.
Premiers reaffirmed their support for a prosperous and secure Canada and for working with the federal government on trade, border security, and Arctic security and sovereignty. They also discussed the need for greater federal consultation on immigration policy changes, including targets and adequate federal funding to support service delivery for asylum seekers.
Premiers also discussed public safety issues… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 6, 2024) – The Government of Nunavut, in collaboration with Microsoft, proudly announces the launch of Inuktitut text-to-speech functionality in Azure AI Speech services. Text-to-speech is now available in the Edge browser, using Read Aloud, and Microsoft Translator in Bing, and with more Microsoft applications to be added in 2025. This achievement, part of the Preservation and Promotion of Inuktut Through Technology Project, led by the Department of Culture and Heritage, reflects years of dedicated, community-driven efforts to make language more accessible and… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 14, 2024) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced changes to Nunavut’s Executive Council after Daniel Qavvik resigned from Cabinet on November 13, 2024, due to personal reasons.
Premier Akeeagok assigned the following new Cabinet portfolios effective November 13, 2024:
In addition to his duties as Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Affairs, P.J. Akeeagok will assume the additional responsibilities of Minister of Culture and Heritage and Minister of Languages.
Minister David Joanasie remains Government… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 30, 2024) – Today, the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health, proudly signed the fourth Inuusivut Annirnaqtut Action Plan for 2024-2029 in the Legislative Assembly. This comprehensive plan, developed through extensive consultation with Nunavummiut, reflects input from community members across the territory and the collaboration of key partners.
The Inuusivut Annirnaqtut Action Plan was initiated in June 2022 by the Nunavut Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) partners: the Government of Nunavut (GN), Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), the Isaksimagit… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 11, 2024) – In support of the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Katujjiluta mandate priority, Aging with Dignity, Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced that five communities will receive specialized vans this fall to provide Elders with improved mobility and access to community and government services. The five communities are Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay, Coral Harbour, Pangnirtung, and Rankin Inlet.
“We heard Elders loud and clear: access to reliable transportation to health appointments, the grocery store and events is an issue that impacts aging Nunavummiut,” said Premier… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 10, 2024) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced changes at the Government of Nunavut’s (GN) executive level, effective immediately.
Premier Akeeagok announced the following changes:
Christine Ellsworth becomes the Deputy Minister of Justice.
Alma Power becomes the Deputy Minister of Human Resources.
Pauloosie Suvega becomes the Deputy Minister of Environment.
Stephen Mansell becomes the Chief Negotiator of Devolution.
Jackie Price becomes the President of Nunavut Arctic College.
In addition, as previously announced, the GN is working to reorganize the… read more.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 10, 2024) – Government of Nunavut officials are working diligently towards fulfilling a key 2023-2026 Business Plan priority: a strategic realignment of the GN’s infrastructure, land development, and local government branches to enhance program and service delivery.
As of April 1, 2025, significant restructuring will be implemented within the departments of Community and Government Services, Economic Development and Transportation, and the Government Liaison Office (GLO) of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs.
Two new departments will emerge from this… read more.