QIA and Baffinland Announce Mary River
Project Annual Project Review Forum
Iqaluit, Nunavut, June 26 2026 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (Baffinland) will co-host the Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum (The Forum) in Arctic Bay from September 22nd to September 24th, 2026.
This Forum is a requirement under the Mary River Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA). The Forum provides an opportunity to discuss matters related to the Mary River Project and impacts on the five surrounding communities. The Forum also serves as a venue for community delegates to share input with QIA and Baffinland on environmental impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and recommendations for overall project improvement.
QIA and Baffinland are seeking Elders and Youth delegates from the impacted communities of Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay, Clyde River, Sanirajak and Igloolik. Youth delegates must be between 18 – 30 years old, while Elders must be 55 and up.
Community members interested in joining as Elder or Youth delegates are encouraged to submit their names to their local QIA Community Liaison Office or Baffinland Community Liaison Officer no later than July 22nd, 2026.
IIBA Implementation staff from both QIA and Baffinland will attend the Forum to deliver presentations and receive feedback from community representatives.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Flaherty
Director, Strategic Communications
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
(P) 867.975.8398 or toll-free 1.800.667.2742
kflaherty@qia.ca
