QIA Seeking Board Member for the Aajuraq Conservation Fund Society

Iqaluit, Nunavut, April 30, 2025 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking one individual interested in submitting their application to the Aajuraq Conservation Fund Society Board of Directors. The newly formed Society will be a charitable foundation that financially supports Inuit-led sustainable conservation within the Qikiqtani region, and where applicable, other ocean areas of […]

Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 25, 2025- The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Nunavut Quest, this year marked the 26th year of running the anticipated event. Qimuksiqtiit and their support teams travelled a total of 513 kilometres upon their departure from Pond Inlet on April 15th, 2025 and made it […]

Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 14, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is excited for the 2025 Nunavut Quest. The race starts tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 in Pond Inlet. Eight mushers will make the estimated one-week trek from Pond Inlet to Igloolik. Musher   Donovan Qaunaq Tom Naqitarvik Isaac Irngaut Joshua Qiliqi Ivalu Jinneal Nanuraq […]

Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 21, 2025 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking individuals that are interested in applying for one of the seven boards listed below. •Qausuittuq National Park Joint Planning and Management Committee •Nunavummi Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society •Katannilik Territorial Park Community Joint Planning & Management Committee •Nunavut Trust Board •Napartulik Territorial Park Community […]

Iqaluit, Nunavut – March 14,  2025 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is pleased to announce a new initiative, in partnership with the City of Iqaluit, for Inuit children and youth at the Aquatic Centre.   Inuit children and youth between the ages of 0 to 30 can access free drop-in swim passes at the […]

Memorandum of Understanding Signed March 5, 2025 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) – Today, Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Minister responsible for Nunavut Arctic College, and Olayuk Akesuk, President of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), signed a memorandum of understanding, paving the way for a partnership to deliver training and research in the High Arctic. QIA is building a Research […]

QIA Board Meeting Concludes Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 6, 2025- The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) concluded their Board of Directors meeting today. There were a number of resolutions passed during this meeting, the main ones include: – Approval of QIA 2025-2026 Budget as presented to the board – Approval to allocate funds under the Indigenous Languages […]

Title: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Community Iqaluit, Nunavut Location: Aqsarniit Hotel & Conference Centre Date: March 4-6, 2025 Agenda # DATE ITEM NAME TIME 1 March 4, 2025 Call to Order President 1:00 PM 2 Prayer TBD 1:01 PM 3 Approval of Agenda A. Itorcheak 1:05 PM Agenda Document Resolution for Approval of Agenda 4 […]

Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 4, 2025 – Today, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Board of Directors Meeting begins today. Meetings will be open to the public, starting at 1:00PM, at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space. If you cannot attend in person but would like to observe the meetings, please follow this link or use the […]

February 27, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), in partnership with the Government of Canada and Pew Charitable Trusts, signed the SINAA Agreement today. This landmark agreement set outs steps for establishing new and enhanced environmental protections and Inuit governance over 795,253 km² of Qikiqtani land and waters. It forms the […]