Kristy Sheppard

Join us in Iqaluit, June 26–27 for the Nunavut Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit, as we define a strategy that centres Inuit leadership, knowledge, and governance. For more information and to register online, visit arcticsecuritysummit.ca

News Release: NTI and GN leadership add Infrastructure and Arctic Sovereignty and Security to joint workplans premier.gov.nu.ca/en/nti-and-gn-… @NTunngavik

The Arluk II departing St. John's, NL, April 29th to start the Turbot fishing season. Headed for the 0B fishing grounds. Baffin Fisheries is wishing you all a safe prosperous season.

Pretty neat of interest to Nunavimmiut: The Canadian Aviation Museum is honouring Johnny May and his legendary candy drop with an exhibit over the holidays! @avspacemuseum

Today Minister @Andrew_Parsons1 announced funding totalling $356,000 from the Business Growth Program for 10 businesses looking to increase and improve their product marketing. Learn more: bit.ly/4g6cYa9

Meet our latest Arctic Policy Cohort! These 19 youths from across Canada will be meeting virtually, connecting with experts, and attending a series of webinars that dive into international policy and how it impacts Northern communities! bit.ly/3D1i9d4

Canada will appoint an Arctic ambassador, open consulates in Alaska and Greenland, and increase spending to protect northern sovereignty because the region is no longer considered “low-tension,” says Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. nunatsiaq.com/stories/articl…

A new MOU between Canada, @NunatsiavutGov & @Makivvik could lead to the official designation of up to 17,000 km2 of Nunatsiavut’s coastal and marine waters as an Inuit Protected Area. Read the story from @evancareen 👇 theindependent.ca/news/canada-in…

"A university in our homeland will remove barriers that prevent many #Inuit from accessing post‐secondary education, and equip them with degrees to support the needs of our communities,” - ITK President Natan Obed. itk.ca/itk-celebrates…

Shop Local Christmas 2024 Gift Guide! 🎁 Thank you to the Registered Inuit Businesses (IBR) for part-taking in our Christmas 2024 Gift Guide. Happy Shopping! #p=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online.fliphtml5.com/unjfv/iqnk/#p=1

Inuktut becomes 1st Indigenous language spoken in Canada to be featured on Google Translate #Inuit cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…

Registered Inuit Businesses; Bird's Eye Inc. and Holistic Haven Inc. are attending Expo Labrador Conference and Tradeshow today until Thursday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Come and say hello!

Inuit Business Feature: Business Name: Tundra Services Limited (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL) Specialty: Heavy civil construction-roads, bridges, water and sewer, airports, docks as well as consulting/project management services. buff.ly/41pdLfR

💡 Do you have an incubator-stage product or service idea that has a direct, positive impact on the Arctic communities or environment? Pitch your idea for seed funding from the UArctic #Entrepreneurship Fund! Read more and apply: uarctic.org/entrepreneursh…

New living wage just dropped!

Inuit Business Feature: Business Name: Tamatta Mining & Construction Services Ltd. Specialty: We offer two main services: Equipment brokering where we help our clients find quality heavy duty equipment or supplies, and heavy duty equipment maintenance. buff.ly/47XEl2b

Inuit Business Feature: Business Name: Bronson Jacque Art (Halifax, NS) Specialty: My business provides artistic services, as well as occasional educational workshops about the work that I do. I provide artwork and my perspective as an Inuk artist. buff.ly/4cqIfCc

Inuit Business Feature: Business Name: Michelin.Technology Web Design (Ontario) Specialty: Web design and tech services, including content creation (with graphic design, article writing, photography and videography), and more! buff.ly/3uSD0uT

Are you a rural business owner? Did you know that the #GC has programs and resources to help rural and remote businesses grow and thrive? Explore the support available to your business: bit.ly/3Afs7WJ