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Unofficial Election Results
Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 20, 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Chief Returning Officer (CRO) Joe Adla Kunuk announced today that Peter Derek Ottokie was elected as Community Director in Kinngait with 74% of the votes. The term will be until December 2028. Voter turnout for this election was 16%. QIA would like to […]
April 20, 2026QIA Seeking Applications for Community Director of Igloolik
QIA Seeking Applications for Community Director of Igloolik Iqaluit, Nunavut, April 20, 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is seeking individuals that are interested in applying for the position of Community Director of Igloolik. The deadline to submit applications is May 18, 2026. Following the recent passing of Louis Tapardjuk, the Community Director position […]
April 20, 2026QIA Welcomes Mushers of the 2026 Nunavut Quest!
Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 18, 2026- The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is proud to sponsor of the 2026 Nunavut Quest, which marked its 27th year. On April 16, 2026, the community of Pond Inlet welcomed nine mushers as they completed this year’s race. Qimuksiqtiit and their teams travelled a total of 580 kilometres following their […]
April 18, 2026QIA Launches Writing and Illustration Workshop for Inuit Youth
Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 8, 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting applications from Inuit youth aged 18–30 to participate in an upcoming 5-day Writing and Illustration Workshop in Iqaluit from May 3–9, 2026. This workshop is designed to support emerging Inuit creatives through hands-on learning, mentorship, and skill development in storytelling and […]
April 8, 2026QIA Mourns the Passing of Louis Tapardjuk
Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 8, 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends and collogues of Louis Tapardjuk. As the former Community Director for Igloolik, he was also a lifelong advocate for Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, language and governance. Louis Tapardjuk dedicated his life to public service and to strengthening […]
April 8, 2026Qikiqtani Inuit Association Official List of Candidates
Qikiqtani Inuit Association Official List of Candidates Iqaluit, Nunavut – March 30, 2026 – Notice is hereby given to the Members of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) of the Official List of Candidates for the Community Director in Kinngait. The period for withdrawals or contestations of nominations, based on the release of the unofficial list […]
March 31, 20262026 Nunavut Quest Begins Tuesday
2026 Nunavut Quest Begins Tuesday Iqaluit, Nunavut – March 30, 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is excited for the 2026 Nunavut Quest. The race will start this coming, April 7 Igloolik. Ten mushers will make the estimated one-week trek from Igloolik to Pond Inlet. Musher Donovan Qaunaq Tom Naqitarvik Natalino Piugattuk Roland Taqtu […]
March 30, 2026