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National Indigenous Veterans Day is a Memorial Day observed in Canada in recognition of aboriginal contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the [...]

Introduction Economic development is an important way to affirm and enact Inuit jurisdiction and authority while building an Inuit economy.[1] QIA is seeking ways to manage the risks associated [...]

QIA is strengthening the Inuit economy and improving the well-being of Inuit within Fisheries Reconciliation Agreements   Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 17, 2023 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association [...]

Last week, from September 4th – 7th, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s (QIA) department of IQ & Engagement welcomed Elders from across the Qikiqtani region to Iqaluit to exchange Inuit [...]

During the Nauttiqsuqtiit annual training week, Mick and Tommossie from Sanikiluaq delivered a traditional knowledge workshop. They shared with the Nauttiqsuqtiit and Community of Resolute Bay [...]

Qikiqtani Inuit Association would like to congratulate all the 2023 graduates in the Qikiqtani Region for successfully completing High School. We wish you the best of luck in everything you [...]

With the start of 2023 Nuanvut Quest April 11th, Qikiqtani Inuit Association spoke with some of the registered mushers. We are featuring them this week. We wish them the best of luck and the safe [...]

With the start of 2023 Nuanvut Quest April 11th, Qikiqtani Inuit Association spoke with some of the registered mushers. We are featuring them this week. We wish them the best of luck and the safe [...]

The Nunavut Quest started today!  We’re looking forward to sharing LIVE tracking information through our website this year! If you have photos or videos to share, please use #NunavutQuest2023! [...]

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is excited to participate in this year’s Nunavut Quest race from Igloolik to Arctic Bay. This annual showcase of Inuit skill and tradition is sure to be action [...]

Today is International Women’s Day. We are featuring a young athlete from Iqaluit who recently won gold medals at the Arctic Winter Games. 17-year-old Akutaq Williamson Bathory started skating 11 [...]

On January 20th, QIA welcomed the Board of Directors to Iqaluit for the first meeting of the year. This was also the first meeting for newly elected members of the board, Peter Ivalu (Igloolik), [...]

Qikiqtani Inuit are experiencing the impacts of climate change that are accelerating and threatening the survival of our wildlife that we rely on for physical sustenance and cultural renewal. The [...]