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WINTER–SPRING 2010 • ISSUE 90 

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Air Inuit jet service begins 

• Highlighting the Makivik AGM 

• Nunavik economic summit 

• Rendezvous in France 

…and much more 

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Serving the Inuit of Nunavik

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ISSN 1481-3041 

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Makivik Corporation 

Makivik is the ethnic organization mandated to represent and promote the interests 

of Nunavik. Its membership is composed of the Inuit beneficiaries of the James Bay and 

Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). Makivik’s responsibility is to ensure the proper 

implementation of the political, social, and cultural benefits of the Agreement, and to 

manage and invest the monetary compensation so as to enable the Inuit to become an 

integral part of the northern economy. 

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Makivik Magazine 

Makivik Magazine is published quarterly by Makivik Corporation. It is distributed free 

of charge to Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA. The opinions expressed herein are not 

necessarily those of Makivik Corporation or its executive. We welcome letters to the 

editor and submissions of articles, artwork, or photographs. Please include your full name, 

address, and telephone number. 

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Makivik Executive 

Pita Aatami, President 

Johnny Peters, Resource Development Vice-President 

Michael Gordon, Economic Development Vice-President 

Anthony Ittoshat, Treasurer 

Andy Moorhouse, Secretary 

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We wish to express our sincere thanks to all Makivik staff, as well as to all others who 

provided assistance and materials to make the production of this magazine possible. 

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Ù2 uxh / Bob Mesher 

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çpx rosb6 / Harriet Keleutak 

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Published by Makivik Corporation 

P.O. Box 179, Kuujjuaq, Quebec 

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*Contest participation in this magazine is limited to 

Inuit beneficiaries of the JBNQA. 

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Front cover: Arnaituk Caron, the son of Martin Caron 

and Maggie Pauyungie, gets to ride on the inaugural 

Air Inuit jet service flight. 

Photo by Bob Mesher. 

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A lot of ground was covered at Makivik’s AGM in Kangiqsualujjuaq 

this spring and the executives and management came away with added 

marching orders as well as blessings for work well done, as evident in each 

community report. It was the first AGM ever that didn’t include an executive 

election because the date for it has been changed to the third Thursday 

of each January, which also meant 

that our new corporate secretary, 

Andy Moorhouse, sat at the head 

table with the other dedicated 

executives. Sheila Ningiuruvik, representing 

Quaqtaq, was the other 

new official at the table. Words of 

appreciation were extended to 

their predecessors, George Berthe 

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Let’s be friends. 

and Lizzie Kulula. 

The serious housing deficit, 

the abuse of drugs and alcohol, 

and social issues related to both of 

these problems were underlying themes of the meeting. Thankfully the leaders 

of the various organizations such as KRG, KSB, the health board, Avataq 

and others were there to speak to these issues too. As usual, TNI Radio was 

there to broadcast the AGM proceedings live, providing complete transparency 

and a play-by-play report of all that was discussed and decided. There 

were also many rounds of applause for outstanding achievement amongst 

the Inuit plenty of much comic relief that is characteristic of such Nunavik 

get-togethers. 

Be the change that you want to see in your own community. It was 

mentioned a few times during the AGM that positive things begin in the 

home, whether it be strengthening Inuktittut or the protection and respect 

for our families and neighbours.

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You could win $100 if you guess what this mysterious picture is. Mail 

your answer to “Mystery Photo Contest” at the address shown below. 

Good Luck! 

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Who is this strong man in Kangiqsujuaq, able to 

lift a freighter canoe over his head? See page 79 

for the answer. 

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2010 Makivik AGM 

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Elders and Leaders Retreat 

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Nunacell Inc. 

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Nunavik Economic Summit 

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Air Inuit Propwash 

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Partnership Committee Update 

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Polar Point of View 

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Our next winners will be drawn at Makivik 

Headquarters in Kuujjuaq on Friday, 

August 6 th , 2010. 

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Congratulations to Harriet Saunders of 

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this thermostat. Prizes also went to 

Kululaak Tayara, Sarah Renee Kaitak, Joe 

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their correct answers. 

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Matters of Concern to the Inuit at 

Makivik’s 2010 AGM 

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Fun features of the Makivik AGM in Kangiqsualujjuaq included joy rides 

on Nunavik Rotors and a Johnny May candy drop. 

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Bob mesher 

In his opening statement to the delegates of Makivik’s annual general meeting that was 

held this past April 13 th to 16 th in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Pita Aatami mentioned that it would 

be important to discuss social problems in Nunavik such as the widespread abuse of alcohol 

and drugs. This topic seemed a more pressing matter than usual, as news had it that a 

mysterious death in one of the Nunavik communities just before the meeting began was 

evidently linked to drinking. 

Substance abuse and problems related to this attracted comment from all sides of the 

table. One delegate would comment, “We choose to use drugs and alcohol although children 

are becoming homeless—are they being loved less than alcohol? Looking after our 

children together is a strong way of living. I am not trying to make anyone sad or worried. 

We need to find solutions.” 

This article points out some of the other highlights of the meeting for the interest of 

our Inuit beneficiaries. As in past years, the AGM was broadcast live over TNI radio for all 

Nunavik communities to be immediately and fully informed. Simultaneous translators Ida 

Saunders and Sarah Aloupa were also on the job for anyone in Kangiqsualujjuaq’s modern 

community gymnasium who required translation. 

Vice-president for Economic Development Michael Gordon co-chaired the meeting. One 

of the first orders of business after each delegate introduced themselves was the swearing in 

by Nunavik governors Eva Deer and Jacob Oweetaluktuk of the newly elected board members 

Sheila Ningiuruvik (Quaqtaq), Jonathan Epoo (Saputiit Youth Association), and Andy 

Moorhouse (corporate secretary) as well as the re-elected board members Michael Gordon 

(V-P for Economic Development), Maggie Akpahatak (Aupaluk), and Raymond Menarick 

(Chisasibi). Noah Tayara (Salluit) and Rhoda Kokiapik (Inukjuak), who returned by acclamation, 

were also sworn in. 

Soon into the meeting, Eva Deer reiterated her concern about bootlegging in the 

communities. “I know the police are making an effort. Everyone sitting here and listening 


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The Makivik executives at the front of the room during the AGM: Andy Moorhouse, 

Anthony Ittoshat, Pita Aatami, Michael Gordon, and Johnny Peters. 

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These community reports are 

one of the main guidelines that 

the executives use to ensure 

that Makivik actions are taken 

to address the most important 

concerns for the Nunavik 

beneficiaries. 

across Nunavik are all concerned and want us to discuss possible solutions,” 

she said. Other topics besides alcohol and drug abuse that were 

added to the agenda included recognition for Inuit who have been 

involved in mining years ago, pollution concerns related to mining, and 

the preservation and promotion of Inuit culture and language. 

A pleasant group of bureaucrats from Ottawa, 

guided by ITK staff, sat in the gymnasium to observe 

the AGM for a short while during their tour of 

Kangiqsualujjuaq. The goal of these tours, it was 

explained, was for them to better know the people 

of the North whom they serve through their respective 

federal government departments. Wishing them 

a safe return to Ottawa, Pita reminded them, “I hope 

that you pass on the message that we need a lot 

more houses in Nunavik.” 

Rather than having community reports presented 

further into the AGM, this year it was decided 

to hear them near the beginning. In turn each board 

member and their accompanying representative 

spoke for their community. These community reports 

are one of the main guidelines that the executives 

use to ensure that Makivik actions are taken to 

address the most important concerns for the Nunavik 

beneficiaries. Noah Tayara of Salluit had one of the 

longest lists of community items but Inuit throughout 

the region also share many of his constituent’s 

concerns. For instance his community report was 

the first to reiterate the serious housing shortage. By 

now we are all too familiar with the implications of 

overcrowding such as domestic violence, the speedy transfer of sickness 

to everyone in the house, the lack of privacy, tension and violence and 

inadequate study environments for students. Noah urged the Makivik 

executive committee not to give up on this fight to get housing. 

Other community concerns related to the dispersal of royalties from 

Xstrata Mine, better services for the elders, JBNQA beneficiary enrolment, 

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Makivik AGM 

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Makivik’s new corporate secretary, Andy Moorhouse, making a pledge of service to the Inuit of Nunavik. 

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the operation and maintenance of marine infrastructures, the great need 

for proper auto mechanic services, access trails, as well as the idea of 

communities pooling together to lessen the cost of sealift cargo. The 

performance of some Nunavik police officers and their language barriers 

with unilingual Inuit was in question several times during the AGM. 

Being a police officer in one’s home community is a very demanding 

job and there are few Inuit interested in such a career. It was decided 

that the Makivik executive would request a meeting with KRG leaders 

specifically on the topic of policing. 

A topic discussed in previous board meetings, some members 

mentioned again that they would like to see sewing centres built in every 

community, funded in a similar arrangement that Makivik followed when 

the corporation built recreational facilities and FM radio stations. During 

an overtime board meeting, it was voted that Akulivik and Kangiqsujuaq 

would be the first two communities to get new sewing centres, which 

are to be built in summer 2010. This new Makivik initiative will ensure 

that all communities will eventually have a sewing centre, with two 

sewing centres per year being constructed in Nunavik. Another vote 

taken during this overtime meeting was to name two new members 

of the Ungaluk Advisory Committee: Maggie Akpahatak and Jonathan 

Epoo. Both of these decisions were formalized in the passing of the 

resolutions at the end of the AGM. 


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Makivik elected officials sworn in by Governors Jacob Oweetaluktuk and Eva Deer: Michael Gordon, 

Sheila Ningiuruvik, Rhoda Kokiapik, Noah Tayara, Maggie Akpahatak, and Jonathan Epoo. 

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Sample JBNQA beneficiary ID cards were also circulated for members 

to see during the AGM and a consensus was reached on which design 

would be used for the face of the card. These cards are to be issued to all 

beneficiaries over the age of 12, with production commencing soon. In 

answer to Adamie Mangiuk’s question as to whether these cards would 

be recognized as official government identification, Michael Gordon 

said it was not likely but that ITK has been working on getting an official 

ID card for Canadian Inuit. Internally, Makivik’s Corporate Secretary’s 

Department is to manage this file, which had until now been handled 

by the Economic Development Department. It was reported that there 

are 11,085 Inuit beneficiaries on record. 

Other questions and discussion branching from the topic of JBNQA 

Inuit beneficiary status related to such things as wildlife management 

and hunting rights, marriages to non-beneficiaries, the responsibilities 

and powers of the landholding corporations, and the concerns of Inuit 

beneficiaries who live out-of-territory. 

The progress report on negotiations for a Nunavik government by 

Minnie Grey and Harry Tulugak garnered much interest and feedback. 

The negotiators have made every feasible effort to ensure the residents 

of Nunavik are kept fully informed about the progress of this project. 

They have a detailed trilingual website with all the pertinent information 

for anyone to access. A publication entitled “Nunavik” was created 

specifically to inform readers about this ongoing project with issues 

released at important milestones along the way. And negotiators continually 

update the population through the radio. 

Harry told the delegates, “We are trying hard to keep everyone 

informed and we will not take anybody by surprise. The vote on a final 

agreement is something that we really look forward to. Then we can say 

to the population that this is the form of government we want. Ninetyfive 

percent of the paperwork has been completed.” 

Further to this, the negotiators plan to have an information video 

produced for Nunavimmiut by Taqramiut Productions. This video will 

attempt to give the history of this file and give an overview of the final 

agreement. There will also be a pre-referendum field trip by the three parties 

to inform Nunavimmiut about the final agreement and its contents.



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If they are able to conclude the final agreement by summer, they would 

like to travel in late fall. 

To those who say the negotiations are proceeding too fast, Harry 

Tulugak reminded the delegates about how he recalled Inuit meeting 

on the topic of a Nunavik government in the early 1970s. He said, “The 

Inuit of Nunavik remain very interested in wanting to choose their own 

kind of government and continue to be vocal about this… Some people 

have been very passionate.” Johnny Peters also recalled those early 

1970s events, which he attended back then. 

Minnie Grey emphasized that everyone has the right to contribute 

to the talks. “It is better when matters are discussed productively,” 

she said. She mentioned instances of how Nunavimmiut have already 

been governing themselves to a great degree, giving this very AGM as 

one example. The new Nunavik government will see the amalgamation 

of three governing organizations already in place: KRG, KSB, and 

the NRBHSS. 

Pat Ekomiak, representing Chisasibi, wondered whether his community 

would be included in a new Nunavik government. It was explained 

that since Chisasibi is located outside of the borders of Nunavik, being 

south of the 55 th parallel, it is doubtful that they would be a part of the 

new government. However, although the Nunavik government will be 

non-ethnic, serving residents from all backgrounds equally, Makivik 

exists to uphold and promote the rights and interests of Nunavik Inuit 

including those living outside of the territory such as in Chisasibi and 

Montreal. 

Discussions also centred on the report submitted to Makivik and 

the Government of Quebec by Justice Jean-Jacques Croteau regarding 

the Inuit dog slaughters that occurred during 

the 1950s and 1960s. Makivik has worked on this file 

intensively for many years. The judge, who conducted 

his research independently from Makivik or government, 

found that wrongs were indeed committed and 

he concluded that Inuit deserve an apology. Pita said 

that although Inuit have oral information from their 

experiences, it sometimes seemed that they were 

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regarded as ‘liars’ by government. This is one of the 

main reasons why an independent written investigation 

report was sought. 

AGM delegate Issacy Padlayat said he is one of 

those who lost dogs during that time. “When they killed the dogs they 

just tied them without a harness and shot them, saying the dogs had 

attacked people, which was not true.” 

Rhoda Ezekiel of Quaqtaq mentioned the Ivakkak dog team race, 

which was created as an incentive to rekindle interest in dog teaming and 

to strengthen the population of purebred huskies. “Since Ivakkak started 

there are more dogs and they are sometimes roaming around… I want 

it to be looked into since dogs cannot speak for themselves,” she said. 

Pita agreed that if anyone is planning to raise dogs, they should 

well understand that these animals have to be cared for properly at all 

times. “They were our life line for survival at one time,” he said. Ivakkak 

celebrated its 10 th anniversary this year. 

As usual at an AGM or Makivik board meeting, there were a number 

of community concerns regarding Makivik-owned Air Inuit. It was decided 

to field these questions in one session rather than responding to separate 

requests from different communities. While some think the fares are too 


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ITK’s Stephen Hendrie tells the Makivik members about the familiarization tour 

they organized for a group of Ottawa government workers. 

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high, it was said that Air Inuit rates have not increased 

since 2006. Fuel costs affect the surcharges. Discounts are 

often given for cultural events and the cost of shipping 

snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles, which are important 

for daily transportation and subsistence harvesting, 

is the same to any Nunavik community. It was also understood 

that Air Inuit is not held responsible for when a 

passenger has to transfer from one aircraft to another 

before reaching their destination, even if it means passengers 

have to overnight along the way. Delegates were 

reminded of their convenient electronic ticketing service 

and Air Inuit’s points program with rewards such as 

hand crafted clothing and accessories. 

During his update on the company’s affairs, Andy 

Moorhouse, Air Inuit’s new chairman, cautions drivers 

to manoeuvre their vehicles carefully around aircraft 

on the tarmac. It was also stressed that elders, passengers 

needing assistance and those with small children 

should always be allowed to board ahead of others. 

George Berthe was also welcomed as Air Inuit’s new 

vice-president as of March 1 st and one of George’s first 

plans was to go on a field trip to meet all of the company’s 

employees in the communities. 

While updates were provided of all Makivik’s subsidiary 

companies, certain remarks stood out. Nunavik 

Geomatics is a new member of Makivik’s “group of companies”. 

It started up in May 2009 as a continuation of the cartography 

work that Makivik has done over the years and the technology for pinpointing 

geographic locations continues to evolve. Nunacell, the newest 

subsidiary, began by providing cell phone service in Kuujjuaq and plans 

to expand to other Nunavik communities. Concerning our joint venture, 

NEAS, Etua Kauki of Kangirsuk passed along the message from his 

community that their ships should sound their horn when they arrive. 

Suzanne Paquin, NEAS manager, was 

made aware of this request during her 

presentation to the meeting. During her 

update speech, Suzanne added, “NEAS 

is the only carrier whose ships are Inuitowned… 

Makivik and other birthright 

corporations have invested millions of 

dollars to buy these vessels to provide a 

better, more modern service to the communities 

of the North. At NEAS we really 

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put the ‘SHIP’ in Inuit ownership.” 

Cruise North, another one of 

Makivik’s marine companies, has been 

affected as well by the global financial 

downturn. They will again hire Inuit students and hope that Inuit 

onshore will be able to sell their services or merchandise to these tourists. 

Cruise North completed its cleanup of old junk left behind by mineral 

explorers near Aupaluk and intends to begin another such project on 

the Labrador side of their tour destinations. Last season they made two 

voyages through the Northwest Passage and are planning to make it to 

Greenland as a new destination for 2010. 

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NEAS manager, Suzanne Paquin. 

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Aupaluk’s Johnny Akpahatak suggests that former Inuit mineral explorers 

be officially recognized. 

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Rhoda Ezekiel of Quaqtaq asks owners to take good care of their dogs. 

The housing shortage for Inuit in Nunavik has long been identified 

as central to a range of domestic and community challenges. Makivik 

corporate secretary Andy Moorhouse spoke as the chairman of KMHB 

during the AGM. “We still need more than $200-million for renovations,” 

he said. Many units are badly rundown; some are bug infested. 

He explained it is KRG that decides which communities get new social 

housing constructed. “There are only seven members on the KMHB 

board and we didn’t want them to decide because not all communities 

would be represented." 

According to the present trend in population growth, it is estimated 

that Nunavik will need about 80 new units every year to keep up, not 

including the roughly 900 units needed to catch-up with the shortage 

today. KMHB now manages over 2,100 social housing units with an office 

in each community, having their own separate budgets for operations 

and management. Some families are asking for units with more bedrooms. 

Many are behind in paying rent. KMHB strongly urges tenants 

not to be wasteful in the use of water and electricity and not to damage 

their home. These services are very expensive and the costs related 

to operations and maintenance is increasing. 

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Just for fun, taking photos around the table. 


11


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Makivik office manager, Phebe Bentley and her 

daughter Abby in the Kangiqsualujjuaq gym. 

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Bob mesher x2


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The delegates also pored over the copies of Makivik’s financial 

spreadsheets, as treasurer Anthony Ittoshat pointed out that the budget 

is the main purpose of a corporate AGM, although various other items 

are added onto the agenda. The balance sheet and financial statements 

were ratified and approved and all were in favour of having KPMG 

Chartered Accountants as the Corporation’s appointed auditors for the 

present fiscal year. 

Anthony explained that while a high Canadian dollar looks good 

for us as individual consumers, Makivik trades in the US and when their 

dollar is down, so are these investments. “Thanks to the expertise of our 

staff we were able to make a little. Other major organizations were closing 

and getting federal assistance because they did so poorly.” 

Several rounds of applause were called for during the AGM as well. 

For instance, delegates clapped for Elisapie Isaac’s success as a solo singer 

and her participation in MuchMusic’s “Young Artists for Haiti” performance 

that raised over $1-million for earthquake victims in Haiti. Later 

wanting to acknowledge a singer in the house, Silas Berthe light-heartedly 

asked for a round of applause for Maggie Akpahatak who likes to 

sing, albeit on a less commercial level. On the second day of the AGM, 

there was a great round of applause for the local elementary kids who 

sang a song to everyone in the assembly. 

More clapping was done for Willie Keatainak of Salluit who received 

the Skookum Jim Award for aboriginal achievement in the mineral industry 

award during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s 

International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange in Toronto 

on March 8 th . Air Inuit pilot Pierre Laplante was applauded for his 25 years 


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Chairs are made available for Makivik members such as these to come in and see how their AGM is proceeding. The girl 

with the white hat is Sarah Unatweenuk and the girl in yellow is Aputik Emudluk (Mary Emudluk’s daughter). 

Bob mesher 

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srs3b©2. 

Makivik and other birthright 

corporations have invested 

millions of dollars to buy these 

vessels to provide a better, 

more modern service to the 

communities of the North. 

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service with the company. The news that Bobby Gordon of Kuujjuaq 

had just won the snowmobile race from Kuujjuaq to Tasiujaq and back, 

“almost faster than by airplane,” and that Willie and Jusipi Cain, Noah and 

Sandy Annahatak, and Peter and Junior Keatainak 

were winners of the Ivakkak race was applauded. 

And, urged by Alasie Arngak of the NRBHSS, the delegation 

clapped for our former residential school 

students whom Alasie said “gave me a sense of pride” 

after seeing them at a gathering in Inukjuak. “It was 

unfortunate that these things happened but you 

continue to stand upright,” she added. 

Other information from Alasie during her health 

board presentation was that over 80% of the population 

were vaccinated for the H1N1 virus. They 

are seeking a more peaceful location for transient 

patients in Montreal than Nunavik House. Two new 

group homes for youth will be built in the region. The 

board has a seven-year strategic plan and they act 

on very good terms with the Quebec government. 

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Elisapie Isaac was recognized for her success as a performer. 

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DAVID MESHER 

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Winners of the Kuujjuaq-Tasiujaq race were cheered during the AGM. 

“To work on an agreement, it is always best to have a good working relationship 

with the other side,” she said. 

Reporting on the activities of KSB and the value of education, the 

president of KSB, Alacie Nalukturuk said Nunavik 

has approximately 3,150 students. The daily attendance 

for primary students is 80% and for secondary 

students it is down to 60%. She cited their findings 

that by rights an estimated 35% of Nunavik’s school 

children should have special assistance and a lot of 

this need is linked to drug and alcohol abuse. The 

school board hires behaviour technicians to help 

manage these problems, thanks to Ungaluk funding. 

“I remind people, do not drink while you are 

pregnant,” Alasie said. 

Pita reiterated the need for students to stay in 

school, especially with Nunavik government on the 

way. Expertise will be needed to run this government. 

He also encouraged elected officials to take 

the time to meet students and encourage them, 

which is something that the Makivik executives do 

during their field trips to the communities. Speaking 

over Taqramiut Nipingat Radio and to the members 

at the meeting, he said, “If you have dropped 

out, I encourage to go back. Even adults are given 

this chance.” 

George Peters, representing the Nunavik Landholding Corporations 

Association, talked about their subsidiary Nunavik Mineral Exploration 

Fund that trains and hires Inuit for prospecting. He also elaborated on 

the financial struggles that landholding corporations have. A thorn in 

the side for them is, although the government ignores their request for 

funding, government organizations expect to pay a mere token $1.00 

per year for the land they build upon, although agreements are signed 

obliging them to pay more. “It becomes a headache, and I do not know 

their reasons.” He said that landholding has developed guidelines for 

construction, including permits, “just as it would be anywhere in the 

south.” George also expressed his thanks for the support that the NLCA 

gets from Makivik. 


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Every now and then somebody would announce an Inuit achievement taking place and the delegates would clap their hands . 

Bob mesher x3 

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Pierre Corbeil, Quebec’s minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs, 

appeared as a guest to address the meeting, beginning first with a few 

words on Inuktittut: “Upigusuppunga tamaniigiamik Nakurmiimarialullu 

Tungasuttigatsinga (I am pleased to be here and I thank you very much 

for your welcome)” Much of his speech touched upon topics that were 

on the AGM agenda. He listed a number of projects that have “strengthened 

relations” between Quebec and the Inuit. Considering that the 

elected heads of Nunavik’s main organizations were in the room, and 

that the meeting was being aired live across Nunavik through TNI Radio, 

it was an ideal opportunity for Corbeil to speak to as many interested 

Nunavimmiut as possible. 

In 2009 Quebec provided block funding to KRG through the 

Sanarrutik Agreement of $46-million and $12.7-million for the Northern 

Villages. In April 2009 Kururjuaq Park was created and $2.85-million has 

been set aside for its infrastructures and operation. Quebec government 

and KRG, along with Umiujaq and Kuujjuaraapik have also been working 

intensely to create Tursujuq Park, which is to be Nunavik’s third and largest 

park. Quebec contributed another $16-million to Ungaluk last year 

for crime prevention and the promotion of safe and healthy communities. 

Another $17.3-million from Quebec was paid to Makivik and KRG 

in 2009-1010 for a variety of community and economic development


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kNymJgò5 W5JIsAtq8i4, sXstMsJJ6 

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WQx3izi yK9ou wk4tg5 scZ˜W3çhi: 

sWAh2Sz bmîQxu4 Nf3ümExl9l 

g1zh5tZ5yz “Upigusuppunga tamaniigiamik 

Nakurmiimarialullu Tungasuttigatsinga ” scomi3ui grjxAtü5gi4 

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sçZ5noxaymJi4. xuhi4 scMsJJ6 WNhx3bsA8Ngi4 

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whmQlA iDx3if5 yKo3ta3ymJ5 kN[s2 tusJdtq5 b4Zi 

cExüQxq5, x7ml vt1zi6 gn3nsnstQ5hi ˆMst4f5 

x5poxaMsJJ6 wobE/sic3tlA wkw5 cz5bÔqb czbÔ3tz5 W€3 M2X˜8 cz5bÔ3tsi3u4 

x3ÇAi @%-i4 W5JpAtc3ymo3iz. 

The photo was taken on the occasion of recognition to Air Inuit pilot Pierre Laplante for 25 years of service. 

projects in Nunavik. And the communities program for paving and marine 

infrastructures was continued, thanks to Quebec funding. 

Corbeil also reminded delegates of his government’s support of 

the Nunavik government negotiations. He went on to mention developments 

in follow-up to the 2007 Katimajiit Conference for 2009-2010, 

such as the renewal of Quebec’s program to reduce the cost of living 

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The kindergarten class entertained the Makivik members with a song that they had rehearsed for the occasion. 


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fÑ4, kN[7us5, kNymJgò5 x7ml b3Cu kNø5 vg5pht4 

x4MAtc3S5 b3Cj5 X3NDtu4 G’X3NDt b3Cj5’H, kwbsymJ6 

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fÑ4 b3Czi ‘W?9odtQZI3bq8i kNymJ5’. f3Ñ whmQIo4 

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hic3ymizi9l x7ml WD3tyi3j5 w8ixv5bbsi3u4.’ M5hi 

e5Öz÷5tbsiC3g6 ‘tusJÔ2 bf5nsyx3izi4 e5Öz÷5ht4 

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bf5nu4 É5©yx3Ìhi yƒv7 p7u4 x5yCstc3hi wob3yAbs§u4 

kNogcs5ht4 s/C8ixi3u4 W/cCho3gi4. 

Applause was heard for Willie Keatainak who is seen here accepting the 

Skookum Jim Award for aboriginal achievement in the mineral industry. 

up here. A technical committee with representatives of various Quebec 

government departments, Laval University, KRG, Makivik, and Salluit was 

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àf fxbu4 vt1zJ5 evMs3gxW8iq8i. 

TNI reporter, Timmiak Pauyungie interviews Michael Gordon during 

the health break. 

set up to deal with the challenge of global warming impacts on Nunavik. 

The program to build and renovate social housing has been continued 

and Quebec also earmarked $19.5-million for airport improvements in 

Nunavik, including the major runway upgrade in Puvirnituq. 

Following his list of projects and causes that Quebec had funded 

during the past year and early 2010, Corbeil then spoke about his government’s 

plans for the coming year—the continued funding of Sanarrutik, 

negotiating a final agreement for a Nunavik government, and the renewal 

of the trilateral housing agreement to “eliminate once and for all the unit 

shortage affecting the well-being of the Nunavik population.” Quebec 

will also analyze the report of Justice Jean-Jacques Croteau on the dog 

Bob mesher

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‘w3òt5yQxDtsMzli wk8i4 Wxê5 WbcExc3mb ckw1qyx 

3Ngu4 wªys2 WsycDbsizi4.’ 

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kN[7u kNo8i, èWts2 hNs7m¯b NlâI3bq5. 

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st3tyZI3iq8i4 scsy3ui4. WQx3[c3m5 wk8i4, xq3Cu, 

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x7ml whµl5hi Öµ5ãN6 x©tgw8NExc3ixå3yhi 

wk8i4 kN[7usi4. 

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vt1zic3t yizi wMcMsJ1qg6 iDx3iu4 kN[oµu 

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wàozc5bym5hi ie5y[7u ra9oÙzi s9lu vt1zi7mEs2 

iDx3ht4 wàozo3g6 IkxEs2 b3ezi ybmz8î5 

Wz5ystz8i. gryN3g6 wµ4 x5hÎpzi6 x7ml x5pXhŒi4 

PIERRE DUNNIGAN 

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wk8k5 gn3bstbsMsJK5 mr{[s2 vt1zi3Jxuc3izi. 

Winners of Ivakkak’s 10 th anniversary race received public mention during the AGM. 

slaughters and discuss it with Makivik to find the best approach for 

dealing with the issue. “It will also be very important that Makivik and 

Quebec work together to secure the involvement of the federal government 

which is directly concerned by this issue,” Corbeil said. 

Quebec, Nunavimmiut, First Nations and other northern communities 

are jointly drafting the Northern Plan (“Plan Nord”), which was put 

forward by Premier Jean Charest to develop the resources of northern 

Quebec “for the benefit of its inhabitants”. Corbeil considers the plan “a 

great opportunity to take up challenges in the education, health, and 

housing fields as well as to promote (Nunavik’s) unique cultural heritage 

and develop tourism.” He said he is enthused by the “the cooperative 

spirit displayed by all of the people involved in this great project… It is 

our hope that the Northern Plan will add a new layer of trust between 

us as we work together, towards a common goal.” 

KRG chair Maggie Emudluk, took the opportunity to remind 

Corbeil of a number of files that she was awaiting Quebec government 

response on such as an agreement for providing and storing fire fighting 

equipment, more support for the high cost of living, and funding 

for access trails. 

Besides presenting her report on the Nunavik government negotiations, 

Minnie Grey was also at the AGM to speak for the Regional 

Partnership Committee about youth protection. She too was grateful 

for Ungaluk funding that they have secured to deal with the many 

“unpleasant things to hear about.” She synthesized their report that 

there is a movement to address human rights issues for the youth. Many 

organizations are involved but it was said that proper childcare starts 

in the home. There are approximately 500 Nunavik children placed in 

foster homes now. Minnie said that they also have pamphlets, posters 

and a video in production “to remind people that children deserve a 

healthy lifestyle.” 


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Pierre Corbeil came from Quebec City to address the Inuit. 

Bob mesher x3 

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x7ml WI‰vW8insA8NyMsJ5hi vt1zi6 s8kf5 sb3eJ3bc 

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b4Zi ñu É5gC5nMEsJk5. ÷I fxb vt1zi3u4 

s4fxyAtu4 g5yxt5yAtcMsJJ6 x7ml WNh5†5 ni3?èyMsJ7uJ5 

ñi4 x7ml iWoEsti4. 

èWt k1z6 gipAtcMsJJ6 x?b4f5 gn3tyAtq8i4 

wk5tg5 scsy6 ckw5güo3m¯ s9lu. 

Zebedee Nungak presented a report for Avataq on the state of 

the Inuit language. 

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wMq8i4 kwbicExc9ME5gi4. wkw5 kN[7u, ryxi, 

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x©tõ3ut9lA n9li. 

vt1zi6 whot9lA WÌ3tyAti4 É5ggwicMsJK5. 

Gifts were presented at the closing of the meeting. 

Zebedee Nungak accompanied Charlie Arngak to give a presentation 

from Avataq. Charlie spoke of how Avataq has existed for more 

than 30 years to promote Inuit culture and language and is included 

in the Nunavik government process. People are becoming aware of 

Avataq’s local culture committees and their purpose. The centrepiece 

of the Avataq presentation was a new publication, A Synthesis of the 

Results from Workshops Held in the Nunavik Communities, which Zebedee 

described. He forewarns that if the language is lost, Inuit cannot depend 

upon outsiders to bring it back. It begins with Inuit, in the home, to assert 

Inuktittut and protect it from fading away. “Let’s not wait for the future, 

let’s do it today,” Zebedee said. 

While the Avataq representatives spoke of the low number of 

Inuit in Chisasibi who now speak Inuktittut, Johnny Peters mentioned 

that in Labrador and the Western Arctic Inuit have also nearly lost their 

native language and he is concerned that the same thing could happen 

to Inuit in Nunavik. 

This was the first ever Makivik AGM that did not include the 

announcement of any universal executive election results. Instead, 

the day for Makivik’s executive universal elections has been changed 

from the last Friday of each annual general meeting to the third 

Thursday of each January. It means that the tension and quasi-campaigning 

that hindered previous AGMs is no longer there and the 

meeting was able to finish earlier in the evening because there was 

no waiting around for ballot results. A few gifts were handed out 

at the front table to those who very well deserved them. Johnny 

Gordon led in the closing prayer and staff dismantled the tables and 

sound equipment. 

This piece of writing does not tell everything; it paints some of the 

highlights. The Inuit of Nunavik, however, were able to hear the live 

play-by-play from beginning to end on their home radio, and we thank 

Timmiak Pauyungie of Taqramiut Nipingat for this important service. It 

was voted that Makivik’s AGM for 2011 will take place in Salluit.

wkgò9l yKo3†l sMWbsN1qgü5g5: 

W5Jtc3ht4 ckw1qyxExc3iq8i4 

vmQIs5yxExc3iq8il v4v˜5FWxê5 s[Z3gl 

x9Mbq5 rt fxbs2 

Elders and Leaders Retreat: 

The Safety and Well Being of Children and Youth 

By Kitty Gordon 

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x©tMsJZlx3tlQ4 xdwm[8i szy5gMEs1q©8i ƒ4Jxj9l 

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m3Îi yK9oÙq8i gJ3us[x¬2 Crowne Plaza Hotel vt1z[dtxb 

wMz8i m8gpxu x3dtu Cote-de-Liesse-ü5gu. 

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xqctŒZh5tscbsJj5. 

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slx1axMsJK5 b4Zi vt1zi3u. vt1zI3gymJ5 xuh5 

While Nunavik’s first two elders and leaders retreats of this kind took 

place at camps near the communities of Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq, the 

third was held during the first two days of December 2009 in the reception 

hall the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Cote-de-Liesse in Montreal. 

Minnie Grey, who is one of the negotiators for Nunavik Regional 

Government, chaired the retreat. The delegation included representatives 

from Makivik, the Kativik Regional Government, the Kativik School Board, 

the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, the Kativik 

Municipal Housing Bureau, Ungaluk (“Safer Communities” program), 

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Saputiit Youth Association president, Jonathan Epoo. 

KITTY GORDON x2 

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Elders and Leaders Retreat. 


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the Saturviit Women’s Association, the Detainees Visits Program, the 

Qajaq Men’s Network, the Saputiit Youth Association, the Nunavik 

Landholding Corporations Association, the Avataq Cultural Institute, the 

Regional Partnership 

Committee, and the 

Kativik Regional Police 

Force, and the Nunavik 

Regional Government 

Negotiations. The 

elders at this retreat 

were Lizzie Niviaxie 

and Lucassie Echalook 

from the Hudson coast, 

Ellasuk Pauyungie from 

the Hudson straight, 

and Johnny Gordon and 

Christina Baron from the 

Ungava coast. 

The safety and well being of Nunavik’s children and youth was the 

main topic of the gathering. Many of the delegates suggested that Inuit 

traditional ways should be practiced in this regard. 

Traditionally Inuit thrived using their own ways to 

deal with their challenges. There were healers to 

mend pains, psychologists to talk to about personal 

problems, educators to teach how to hunt 

and gather, and so on. Why not introduce traditional 

knowledge to today’s society? This is why 

the elders’ input and involvement is a very important 

element of these gatherings. 

Sadly there are a great number of children 

in foster homes in Nunavik and this is unacceptable 

for such a small population. What is causing 

such a high number of children to be taken out of 

their homes? Is it alcoholism? Neglect? Poverty? 

This is why the leaders and elders come together, 

to find solutions and ways to deal with the social 

issues of Nunavik. 

After welcoming words and the introduction 

of delegates, the police force gave a presentation 

on crime statistics and how they have improved 

the security of Nunavimmiut. “Kativik Cadets” is 

a new program brought in by the KRPF for the 

youth of Nunavik. This program is a good way to 

get teens involved, by training them through discipline 

and respect. In recruiting youth, this means 

more potential police officers, and more police 

officers means more safety. 

A report on school board’s parenting program, 

which was created in 1999, was included on 

the agenda. They have delivered workshops in all 

Nunavik communities with the focus on “prevention 

rather then intervention” and the promotion 

of family wellness and healthy community relationships. It is estimated 

that 70 percent of Nunavik’s population is under the age of 35. 

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k3òN3Xiq8k5. 

With the lack of housing comes 

the lack of privacy, disease 

spreads faster in crowded homes, 

the potential for sexual and 

physical abuse is increased, 

there is no proper space to do 

homework which leads to less 

student productivity and can be 

linked to our high rate of high 

school dropouts. 

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Minnie Grey, fishing. 

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Elders and Leaders Retreat 

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A parade of children during Nunavik Childcare Week. 

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Over and above all the social 

issues Nunavik faces, there is a major 

lack of housing. With the lack of 

housing comes the lack of privacy, 

disease spreads faster in crowded 

homes, the potential for sexual and 

physical abuse is increased, there is 

no proper space to do homework 

which leads to less student productivity 

and can be linked to our 

high rate of high school dropouts. 

Nunavik is growing at a very fast 

pace and is reaching grounds that 

have never been attained in the 

population’s history. For instance it 

was not so long ago that many Inuit 

still lived in igloos, and today we live 

in the age of the Internet. 

Robbie Watt, the Regional 

Partnership Committee coordinator, 

gave an update of their latest 

activities, objectives, and plans for 

2010. This committee was given the 

directive to work with the health board to find ways to do intervene with 

the parents who have been “signaled” by youth services. In addition, a 

mass campaign and public discussions over the TNI regional radio on 

the importance of youth was given to Ellasu Pauyungie, the talk show 

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Mary Aitchison speaking for the school board. 

Bob mesher 

host. It is up to everyone, including you, dear reader, to make an effort 

for a brighter healthier future for our children. It is the responsibility of 

parents to ensure that their children are safe and well cared for. They are 

the future parents and leaders and they deserve no less. 

Concluding the retreat, chairperson Minnie Grey said, “Rebuilding 

families and investing in our people is our priority and Nunavik has 

to find its own solutions to these serious concerns that affect our 

children.” 

KITTY GORDON 


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New Cell Phone Service 

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Makivik has set up a new subsidiary company to provide cellular telephone 

service in Kuujjuaq. This is a pilot project and future expansion 

into other communities will be examined in the future. Installations 

were completed before Christmas and the new company, Nunacell, 

began on January 18 th . 

The new Makivik subsidiary 

signed a partnership agreement with 

Lynx Mobility, which already operates 

the same kind of networks in 

Kawawachikamach (Schefferville) and 

Whapmagoostui (Kuujjuaraapik). The 

service in these other communities is 

very popular and sales are above their 

targeted amounts. 

The network will use the Code 

Division Multiple Access (CDMA) cellular 

phone standard, which is the 

most common cell phone technology 

in the northern Canada. The service 

will include voice and short message 

service (SMS) initially and possibly 

include data service such as email in 

the future. 

To purchase a telephone costs between $70 and $225, depending 

upon the model. Service is pay-as-you-go and phone cards are available 

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Cards may be purchased for Nunacell minutes. 

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xtoscto4 ºn8 iß9u4 WymJu4 Lynx MobilityFo1 jWot4fi5. 

Nunacell secretary, Sheila Makiuk signing the agreement with Jason Neale of Lynx Mobility. 

Bob mesher 

KITTY GORDON 

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Linda Roy-Makiuk is the salesperson for Nunacell Inc. in Kuujjuaq. 

Bob mesher 

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in different denominations. The local, regional and long distance rates 

are comparable to the rates offered in the south. 

The new company has roaming agreements with Telus, Bell, SaskTel 

and MTS. This means that users with cell phone accounts in Kuujjuaq can 

use their phone down south, while people from down south will also be 

able to use their cell phones in Kuujjuaq. It is foreseen that by the end 

of next year Kuujjuamiut will be able use their cell phone almost anywhere 

in Canada on these networks. 

The system has a 25-kilometre radius range, depending on the 

topography of a specific area, and future expansion of this coverage 

will be considered. This new service will initially provide one full time 

job and possibly another one in the near future. 

The benefits of having a cellular service include emergency 

communications such as being stranded or in an accident, keeping 

contact with children, greater efficiency by mobile connectivity, an 

increase in trade and commerce, crime reduction through immediate 

contact with police, and global connectivity for community members 

as well as others “roaming in”. 


25

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Economic Summit for a Better Future 

for Nunavik 

DAVID MESHER 

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A few ptarmigan are seen here beside Kuujjuaq's Kattitavik Convention Centre where the Economic Summit took place. 

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ckw5gu4 kN[7ustA5 grc3tbsic3m¯b. 

We present this shortened version of a report entitled The Nunavik 

Economic Summit Workshop and Proceedings, following the event in 

Kuujjuaq’s Kattitavik Town Hall on April 7 th and 8 th , which was hosted 

by Makivik and KRG. There were 70 attendees, including the presenters, 

Nunavik mayors, landholding corporation officials, and other stakeholders. 

The purpose of the workshop was to provide an opportunity for 

stakeholders to obtain information on specific economic opportunities 

for Nunavik and to discuss their merit for the communities. The event 

was funded entirely by Makivik but KRG provided in-kind support, particularly 

in preparing the agenda for the meeting. 

The event was focused on market-based opportunities in the fields 

of mining, natural resources and tourism along with new opportunities 

in the areas of community economic development and the la‐nd-based 

economy. The summit also provided an opportunity to discuss the concept 

of sustainable development and what this means in the Nunavik 

context. 

This meeting took place after the Government of Quebec announced 

their Plan North—the province’s most recent sustainable development 

plan. Plan North is focused on sustainability; now is a good time for 

Nunavik’s leaders and innovators to develop an economic plan that is 

rooted in a model of sustainable development that reflects Nunavik’s 

unique needs and priorities.

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It was repeated many times 

during the meeting that the 

ultimate objective of any 

economic development plan 

for Nunavik is to create a better 

future for the youth. 

The summit had two 

components: first, presentations 

were made on existing 

projects and potential opportunities 

in each of the four 

fields listed above. After each 

field, delegates were encouraged 

to provide comments 

and ask questions to the 

presenters in order to generate 

discussion among the 

group. 

It was repeated many 

times during the meeting 

that the ultimate objective 

of any economic development 

plan for Nunavik is to 

create a better future for the 

youth. A sustainable development 

plan is one that represents a common vision for development in 

Nunavik that creates jobs and wealth for Nunavimmiut while also enhancing 

community wellbeing and protecting the environment. Working 

together through collaborative partnerships and networks with a variety 

Bob mesher 

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Introduced by Kitty Gordon, Maggie Emudluk and Pita Aatami gave their opening remarks to the summit. 


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sc3uhi. 

of stakeholders is one way to ensure that all the elements of a sustainable 

plan are considered. It is clear from the presentations that there is 

great potential in Nunavik building upon the resources and strengths 

that already exist here. There are challenges as well—mainly to do with 

human resources and infrastructure limitations. There is also the reality 

of the high cost of doing business in the North. Partnering offers the 

opportunity to share resources and divide costs. 

Introductory Presentations 

The workshop opened with welcome addresses from Pita Aatami, 

president of Makivik, and Maggie Emudluk, chair of KRG. Pita provided a 

brief historical overview of economic development in Nunavik, stressing 

the importance of finding economic development opportunities 

that build on existing skills, strengths, and resources 

within the region. He highlighted some of the successes 

achieved in Nunavik over recent history, mainly the airline 

industry, the shrimp industry, tourism, the sale of 

skins and furs, and Inuit arts and crafts. He suggested 

that in the future, Nunavimmiut should focus on creating 

employment opportunities for Inuit in the areas of 

tourism, mining and exploration and in the development 

of hydroelectric projects. 

Maggie mentioned the five-year community economic 

development plans that are developed under the supervision of 

KRG since 2000, stressing that well thought-out plans along with 

consistent financial support are necessary for future development in 

Nunavik. Her address also highlighted the importance of cooperation 

between local, regional and other government actors in developing and 

implementing economic development plans. 

Johnny Peters, vice-president of Renewable Resources for 

Makivik, noted that Inuit must include themselves in any economic 

development plans; that Inuit have valuable experience and skills, 

which can be applied to a wide variety of projects. Johnny also stressed 

that wildlife considerations and research must be part of any economic 

development strategies but also that these considerations must not 

stop development from happening in the region. 

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x©tZI3iC3bsmK6. 

The next large scale mining project in Nunavik 

will be Adriana’s Lac Otelnuk iron ore project, 

which is the largest undeveloped iron-ore project 

in Canada. Extraction is expected to start in 2019 

and last for about 50 years. 

BEATRICE DEER

Economic Summit 

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Mining Development 

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Jean-Marc SéguinF÷8-m6 yÜ8, 

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Marc-André BernierFµ6-€8t‰ 

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Bob mesher 

Presenters 

Jean-Marc Séguin, Nunavik Mineral 

Exploration Fund 

Marc-André Bernier, James Bay Joint 

Action Mining Committee 

Mylène Larivière, Makivik 

Willie Keatainak, Qaqqalik 

Landholding Corporation, Salluit 

Cathleen Knotsch, Inuit Tuttarvingat 

Presentations 

Nunavik Geological Profile and 

Nunavik Mineral Exploration Fund 

Projects 

Nunavik Mining Potential and 

Opportunities 

Mining Development and the JBNQA 

Community Experience in Mining 

IBA: Experience from Other Northern 

Regions 

This group of presentations offered information on Nunavik’s 

geological profile and potential mining opportunities; how the mining 

development process has developed in the past and the impact this has 

had on communities; and finally some of the tools available to Inuit today 

that regulate the mining development process in Nunavik. 

There were four overarching themes repeated throughout each of 

the five presentations: 

1. Inuit involvement in, and control over, mining development is 

essential; 

2. In order to achieve this objective internal capacity (among individuals 

as well as local and regional institutions) must be built 

up; 

3. Nunavik needs a more integrated and long-term vision for mineral 

development; and 

4. Maintaining a balance between mining development and environmental 

protection is necessary for sustainability in the 

long-term. 

It is clear from the first two presentations that there is considerable 

mining potential in the region. The mineral showings in Nunavik are 

diverse and vary by sub-region. New potential mining sites are being 

discovered all the time. For example, Ungava Bay has been identified 

as an emerging uranium district; and there is evidence that Rare Earth 

Elements—an emerging commodity used in energy and transportation 

technologies—are also present in the region. 

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xW3hNc3tlQ5. 

Mylène Larivière takes the microphone during questions to the mining development panel. 


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The James Bay Joint Action Mining Committee has conducted 

a survey in 2009 of all the mining activity Nunavik, ranking projects 

by development stage. The organization categorized 31 projects 

by nine different companies underway in Nunavik. Each of the 

projects was in the discovery stage and beyond. The Nunavik Mining 

Exploration Fund presentation noted that there are thousands of 

claims to mineral sites in the region at any one time. 

The next large scale mining project in Nunavik will be Adriana’s 

Lac Otelnuk iron ore project, which is the largest undeveloped ironore 

project in Canada. Extraction is expected to start in 2019 and 

last for about 50 years. 

The presentations highlighted four main economic opportunities 

associated with mining development: 

1. Employment in the various phases of the mining process, 

including prospecting, construction, operation and clean 

up; 

2. Development of a Nunavik-based mining company; 

3. Compensation for the use of Inuit land rights (royalties); and 

4. Economic benefits negotiated using Impact Benefit 

Agreements, which could include infrastructure development 

and education and training, for example. 

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ckw5©m¯5 N7ui6 x©tc5bym/ui4 si4vspAtc3hi. 

Willie Keatainak gave a first-hand account of working with a mining company. 

Inuit involvement in, and control over, the development of 

mineral resources is guaranteed to some extent by the land claim 

agreements and the requirements set out in those agreements (the 

requirement to negotiate an IBA, for example). Full participation 

in the process, however, has not yet been achieved. The presentations 

highlighted two main ways that Nunavimmiut can increase 

their involvement in all phases of the mining development process. 

First through education and training and second through the 

development of regional networks. Ultimately, internal capacity at 

the individual and organizational level must be built up in Nunavik 

in order for Inuit to fully participate in and benefit from mining 

development over the long-term. 

Bob mesher 

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tusJ5 gn3tyAtosq8Nc5bdIsymQxq5 Wi3lDbsJoµi4. 

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kNs2 x?Ìb h3Cbsi5nq8i4 W?9oxt5yAtc3iu4 WNhAtco3gk5; 

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ƒdtu8ªozJi9lî5 w¬8Nt4 scsycc5bg5nsiC3hQ5. 

Education and training can take many forms. Willie Keatainak 

made the connection in his presentation between employment and 

education, stressing that one of the main objectives of any future 

regional plans should be to increase the number of Inuit in more 

senior positions but in order to achieve this, more Inuit youth must 

graduate from high school. His presentation showed that in the 

past, the relationship between Inuit and mining companies 

was not good; often the men who worked for the mining 

companies were exploited. Moreover, the environmental 

and social impacts of mining and exploration were not considered 

before. 

Today, there are a variety of legal tools that apply to the 

mining industry in the North. Willie noted that since these 

tools have been introduced things have been better. The 

agreements have not been used to their fullest potential, 

however. 

Many of the delegates who addressed the group following the 

presentations shared experiences from their own communities, or 

elaborated on a point made by one of the presenters. The objective 

of Inuit control over the mining development process was echoed 

in many of the comments given. One delegate suggested that Willie 

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sçAtc3[sQx3gymJ5 xf8iq8i. 

Question-and-answer periods were provided between 

each set of presentations. 

give his presentation to all Nunavik communities, particularly to the 

youth who need to understand history. Another delegate stressed 

the role that Inuit played in the early days of mining in Nunavik, 

stating that this important role should be recognized by the provincial 

government. 

There was also a discussion regarding the impact of mining 

activities (and the associated pollution) on country food consumption. 

It was suggested that research done on environmental impacts 

might not always be reliable if the mining companies themselves 

conduct it. There should be external, independent assessments done 

of spills or accidents, for example. Willie noted that companies are 

required to report on accidents. Pita noted as well that Makivik is 

mandated to oversee the environmental impacts of development 

activities; and that if communities have concerns about their land 

and rivers they should bring them forward. 

BEATRICE DEER 

Bob mesher 


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Renewable Resources 

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Neil GreigFi€9 fº4, mr{[4 

Marc AllardFµ4 x˜3, mr{[4 

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Presenters 

Neil Greig, Makivik 

Marc Allard, Makivik 

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Tommy Palliser, Neil Greig and Marc Allard. 

Tommy Palliser and Eric 

Atagotaaluk, Pituvik Landholding 

Corporation, Inukjuak 

Presentations 

Fisheries Development in Nunavik 

Nunavik Bioscience: From Algae to 

Cosmetics 

Innavik Hydroelectric Project in 

Inukjuak 

To develop the region’s resources in a way that is both viable and 

sustainable is this sector’s biggest challenge. Like the mining industry, 

the renewable resources sector is highly sensitive to market prices but it 

is also sensitive to changes in the environment. The fishery is an example 

of how changes in the physical environment can impact business 

viability. These changes force industry leaders to make difficult decisions 

about how to adapt. 

Nunavik Biosciences and the Innavik Hydroelectric Project are examples 

of the potential that exists in Nunavik for initiatives that are 

environmentally sustainable and offer communities the opportunity 

to take an ownership role. These projects also provide 

employment at the local level; diversify the local economy; and 

enhance Nunavik’s national and international profile. 

One of the benefits of NBI’s project in Kangirsuk is that the 

seaweed that forms the basis of the cosmetic products replaces itself 

at a rapid rate so the project has little impact on the local environment. 

There is also significant growth potential because of the high volume 

of seaweed available. There are many other options for further growth 

as well using a variety of other natural resources, such as plants like the 

Rhodiola Rosea plant and the by-products from processing shrimp. 

The Innavik project is another innovative initiative in the region. This 

project is intended to provide affordable, environmentally sustainable 

power to Inukjuak using a local river. Pituvik Landholding Corporation 

is the majority owner of the project in partnership with a consortium 

of private sector companies. KRG and the municipal government will 

BEATRICE DEER Bob mesher 

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A view of Inukjuak where the Innavik Hydroelectric Project is planned to be developed. 

MAXIME LADOUCEUR 

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sçAbsJi4. 

also be involved. There is an opportunity for Makivik to partner with 

the project as well. 

The project has been in 

development for over five years 

and the environmental assessment 

has just been filed. Innavik 

was developed within a sustainable 

development framework 

that may be useful for other 

projects. 

Other benefits of the 

project include employment during 

construction and operation, 

partnerships leading to other 

business/economic opportunities 

in the future, and leadership 

in green energy in the region. 

There is also the opportunity 

to sell power to Hydro Québec 

and preliminary discussions 

have begun. 

The projects presented on 

renewable resource development 

generated a great deal of discussion about feasibility in other 

communities and suggestions for further development of the existing 

projects presented. 

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trstMzi3ui4 sb3et9lQ5. 

Munsy Novalinga poses a question while other participants wait their 

turn at the microphone. 

Bob mesher 


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Makivik technician Dan Bentley helps the Tourism presenters with a computer glitch. 

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Tourism 

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kJx3bi9l i3Jtc3iui4 wMsq8N§i4 b3Cu xsMico3gk5. 

Presenters 

Allen Gordon, Nunavik Tourism 

Association 

Margaret Gauvin and Salimah 

Gillani, Kativik Regional Government 

Dugald Wells and Jason Annahatak, 

Cruise North 

Presentations 

NTA’s Vision of Tourism Development 

Trends and Opportunities in Tourism 

Enhancing Community Involvement 

in Cruise Ship Tourism 

The first two presentations in this section provided information on 

the opportunities and challenges associated with Nunavik tourism potential 

as a whole and the third presentation offered a practical example of a 

successful business in the industry. KRG’s role is to work with businesses 

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The Pingualuit Park interpretation centre is the first of its kind in Nunavik. 

and organizations to develop tourism products, while NTA’s mandate is 

to promote tourism in Nunavik across Canada and around the world. It 

also acts as a liaison between providers and tourists. 

Both organizations see considerable economic opportunities in 

the industry and both agree that community-based tourism is essential. 

NTA’s vision for tourism in Nunavik involves building on the new trend 

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sXvbZstbs?5gk5. 

The Nunavik Tourism 

Association’s two 

objectives for the future 

are to encourage the 

diversification of tourism 

products in the region and 

to work hard to position 

Nunavik as a unique (i.e. 

different from Nunavut) 

destination. 

of adventure and eco-tourism. 

The existence of a strong cultural 

identity in Nunavik is a significant 

attraction for tourists along with 

the nature and wildlife that are 

associated with Northern travel. 

NTA’s two objectives for the future 

are to encourage the diversification 

of tourism products in the 

region and to work hard to position 

Nunavik as a unique (i.e. 

different from Nunavut) destination. 

As well as Nunavik’s culture 

and language, its young 

workforce and unique natural 

environment are strengths to 

build upon for the tourism industry. 

Tourism offers excellent job 

opportunities, particularly for 

youth and elders. It also encourages 

the development of local 

and regional businesses. Tourism 

involves a variety of sectors, 

including parks and recreation 

and transportation, which 

open up many opportunities for 

partnership and collaboration. 

[Ex5 ygƒ?+l wo/Wx5 m4Ìk9l srs3bgu sux3Jxf5 is3Dic3ht4 vttbsÔ4 sux3Jxu. 

Fred Stocovaz and Elizabeth McDonald chose their Cruise North Expeditions adventure as an occasion to get married. 


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sux3Jxf3goEi3ul. 

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sc3bsc5bMsJ7uJ6 ®NsIc3tbs[sA8NCI3g5 WNhAt5ni4 is3DgoEi3i4 

WNhZ3i4. 

In the case of Cruise North, the ship travels to many different 

communities during the season and it would like to develop more formal 

relationships with artists and hunters, as well as businesses in the 

communities, in order to offer its passengers more cultural activities. 

Cruise North’s success is building each year. Its appeal (and therefore 

marketability) lies in the cruise as a package deal. It provides accommodations, 

a restaurant and guiding all at once. Tourists can also see 

many places in one trip. With this in mind, there may be opportunities 

for other businesses to benefit from Cruise North’s passengers 

by developing pre and post-cruise activities in partnership with airlines 

and the cruise line. 

Some of the challenges that exist right now in the tourism industry 

include limited infrastructure to accommodate large numbers of 

tourists, a lack of trained staff, balancing nature-based tourism with 

a desire to protect the environment, the high cost of travel to and 

within Nunavik, differentiating Nunavik from Nunavut, the inability 

to serve country food to tourists, challenges with employing elders, 

and the multiplicity of actors involved in tourism in the region, leading 

to a lack of direction or a common vision for the industry. 

Ultimately, the central message from these presentations on the 

tourism industry was for individuals and communities to be innovative 

and to build upon the skills and resources around them. Working 

together with other tourism projects was sited as a good way to maximize 

resources and minimize costs. 

Questions and comments about partnerships between organizations 

and businesses, and the impact of regulations on the tourism 

industry dominated this discussion following these presentations. 

There was also some talk about funding opportunities for tourism 

projects. 

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suxÇtA5 kˆChx3iu8i4 

kˆ5ngxCu4 WhAti4 

wtZAtymy§a5ht4. 

Tourists wear rubber boots to ride ashore 

in the Zodiacs and then change into 

walking shoes once they reach the beach. 

mr[4 eu3Dxq5 

Bob mesher 

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kNo8i mrbZhxDtsA8Ngi4 W?9oxt5yAtc3î5 x7ml 

vJysZD8Ngi4 W?9oxt5yAtc3î5 

Community Economic Development and 

Sustainable Development 


Chhoan SokchiveneathF§dx8 

n4y[ix+, wMŒn6 

ñ8t fxb, äN fº x7ml Awi 

fº, vt[4 kNooµ5 v?mz5 

Ìu Ùon, Steve GrasserFy†?8 

f÷n x7ml Adel YassaFxtx9 ÷n, 

vt[4 kNooµ5 v?mz5 

David NatcherF†[5 ˆ5h, ñ+v5hAx8 

wo8ix[3Jx6 

Louis GagnonFlw Ï1ª x7ml yxI 

b4vb4, kN[7u bfuN3gos3ik5 

xsM5y[4 

Thierry RodonF†E Ç5b8 x7ml 

Stephan SchottFyt¿8 ñ5, Ï9b8 

wo8ix[3Jx6 


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d{?tEisA8NS6 Öà¬3lt4 Wsi3ni4 tuj9l 

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Presenters 

Chhoan Sokchiveneath, FCNQ 

Sandy Gordon, Laina Grey and 

Winnie Grey, KRG 

Tommy Palliser, Steve Grasser and 

Adel Yassa, KRG 

David Natcher, University of 

Saskatchewan 

Louis Gagnon and Sarah Tuckatuck, 

Nunavik Arts Secretariat 

Thierry Rodon and Stephan Schott, 

Carleton University 

Presentation 

FCNQ Economic Activities and 

Development Priorities 

Fur and Inuit Clothing; Country Food 

Food Processing Sector 

Nunatsiavut Study on Subsistence 

Harvest 

Marketing Inuit Art 

Building a Sustainable Future for 

Nunavik 

These presentations highlighted the productive activities that take 

place along side the wage-economy in Nunavik communities. The presenters 

stressed the importance of taking these activities into account 

when creating economic development plans for the region. In order for 

economic development to be sustainable in the long-term, the social 

and environmental factors that contribute to the overall health of the 

region must be considered. The presentations by KRG on Inuit clothing, 

country food and the food processing sector, as well as the presentation 

on Avataq show that many Nunavimmiut are still engaged in traditional 

§dx8 n4n{î+ sçJ6 r4Zg3hi kN[7u fxXi4. 

Chhoan Sokchiveneath speaking on behalf of the Nunavik Co-ops. 

activities. The Hunter Support Program allows hunters to benefit financially 

from participating in land-based activities and it also re-distributes 

resources within and among communities, creating a network of support 

across Nunavik. 

In the food processing sector, a local business such as a processing 

plant or smoke house, for example, can work together with hunters 

to make products that can be marketed in Nunavik and elsewhere in 

the world. This sector creates many direct jobs and supports indirect 

jobs as well, such as suppliers, transportation, stores and hotels, etc. 

Increasing the production of local foods into products that can be sold 

in local stores is another way to enhance the quality and healthfulness of 

Bob mesher 


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Laina and Winnie Grey described the program that provides country food in the community freezers for Inuit who do not have the ability to hunt for themselves. 

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wl3dy4f5 W?9odtbcExz Wbc3ht4 x8igxc3ii x7ml 

store-bought foods in Nunavik while also creating an economic opportunity 

for local businesses. 

The challenges associated with the food-processing sector and with 

developing the Hunter Support Program further are similar to those 

experienced by other sectors as well. Infrastructure and transportation 

costs are extremely high, the sector is highly regulated by 

government, raw materials are seasonal, and environmental impacts 

must always be considered. 

David Natcher’s work on the subsistence economy in 

Nunatsiavut shows that it is possible, and helpful, to see the whole 

picture of how a local economy works. In Nunatsiavut, this 

picture includes land-based activities as well as wage-based 

ones. His work also shows that there are important economic, 

social and cultural benefits that exist in harvesting 

and sharing country food among households. This suggests 

that it may be useful for community development plans to 

include support for these activities to continue. 

One of the main objectives of economic development in 

Nunavik is to keep as much money generated by business and development 

projects in the region, in Nunavik. The business model highlighted 

by the FCNQ is one way to help achieve this objective. Another benefit 

BEATRICE DEER Bob mesher x3 

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W?9oxt5yAtco3tlQ5. 

Johnny Adams was the emcee during the second half of the summit. 

of the co-operative model is the automatic network that exists between 

the individual co-ops in the communities and the federation, as well as 

partnerships with other organizations. Individual co-ops can tailor their 

services to meet the needs and desires of the particular community while 

also benefiting from the resources and support of the federation. 

Avataq’s presentation offered suggestions for other ways that Inuit 

culture and language can be marketed to the general public in a way 

that provides both economic and cultural benefits to Nunavimmiut as 

¥N rxit x9Mg6 gn3tyAtox5nui4 Ì4fx gn3tyAbso3Xb. 

Sheena Kennedy taking notes to write this report. 


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Ì[5 ˆ5h x7ml xt€9 ÷n. 

David Natcher and Adel Yassa. 

Bob mesher x2 

well. Publishing distinctive books and learning materials in Inuktitut 

promotes the use of the language in the region while support for Inuit 

arts can help to encourage cultural tourism and generate income for 

artists and communities. Avataq has proposed to reserve 1% of the 

Nunavik budget for culture and language initiatives. 

The presentation on sustainability helped to bring all the elements 

of the meeting together. Development in Nunavik takes place 

within the context of the mixed economy, in which land-based activities 

and wage-based ones co-exist. This presentation provided a 

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The FCNQ owns and maintains hotels in the communities. 

MIROSLAV CHUM 

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sçAtc3i6 ñ1z/5ã5 wMq8i4 xg3bsQxcC/3gi4 

vJy5yxtQxo8k5 yKi5nt8i. 

Speaking about some of the challenges for a sustainable future. 

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framework for sustainable development planning that takes into 

account a variety of factors, or “capitals”, that make up a local economy: 

financial, natural, physical, human and social. If all these factors 

are considered together, over time they can act as a safety net when 

one or another becomes weaker. 

Some of the current challenges affecting sustainable development 

in the region include: 

• Fragmented governance between local, regional and provincial 

institutions, resulting in a fragmented approach to development; 

• A high percentage of profits from development leaving the 

region; 

• A lack of integration between the land-based and wage-based 

economies; 

• Low levels of education and reduced transfer of knowledge 

between generations; and 

• Uneven development between small and large communities. 

Following the presentations on Community Economic 

Development and Sustainable Development, a range of topics around 

the themes of funding arrangements and contracts, food production 

and healthy communities, education and language, and constructive 

collaboration were discussed.



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Pita Aatami: we need a “Plan Nunavik”. 

÷i Wb sc3g6 wkgw8â5 wMstbsc5bExcExq5 w¬8Nq8k5 mrbZhxDt5ni4 

W?9oxt5yi3u4 xgw8ND3tEAtco3gk5. 

Johnny Peters says Inuit must be included in any economic develop ment plans. 

Closing Remarks 

At the end of the second day, Pita and Maggie offered some closing 

remarks to the group. Pita spoke about what he found useful from 

the presentations and discussion and posed several questions to the 

delegates to take back to their communities. The meeting allowed the 

participants to hear from one another and to share information about 

the successful projects that are ongoing in the region, as well as some 

of the challenges that must be considered. This meeting was only a first 

step toward identifying some of issues 

and priorities that can be addressed and 

included in the Plan North and other economic 

development plans. Before we can 

present our priorities to the Quebec government's 

“Plan North”, we need to come 

up with “Plan Nunavik”. 

Pita suggested that community 

leaders consider both the traditional 

and market economies and focus on the 

resources and strengths that exist in their 

communities, and in the region more 

broadly. He spoke about the theme of 

partnership that came out in the meeting. 

He suggested that Makivik, KRG 

and local organizations could work with 

other Aboriginal organizations. He also 

expressed that businesses in Nunavik can 

work together in the future, even if they 

are competitors. Specifically, Pita referred 

to the FCNQ, stating that it is important 

that the two organizations (FCNQ and 

Makivik) work together to generate economic 

development activities in Nunavik. 

Ultimately, the purpose of the meeting, 

Bob mesher x2 


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Handing out the presentations in digital format. 

he stressed, was to identify ways to make a better future 

for the younger generations. 

Maggie Emudluk echoed the importance of working 

together for the purpose of creating a better path 

for Nunavik youth. She thanked the participants and 

presenters for sharing their information and insights and 

encouraged everyone, particularly the community leaders, 

to participate fully in the Plan North to ensure that a cohesive 

and comprehensive vision of development in Nunavik 

can be achieved. 

In the final analysis the five main elements to consider for 

economic development planning in Nunavik were shown to be 1) 

the need to develop a common approach, 2) understanding the whole 

BEATRICE DEER Bob mesher x2 

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Where do we go from here? A quick meeting at end of the summit. 

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picture and being realistic, 3) investing in community well-being, 4) 

using the available tools to their fullest potential, and 5) thinking “big” 

and being creative.

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Jet Service and Other Big Things 

Scheduled passenger service enhancements 

Following pre-Christmas introductory flights, permanent B737 

service from Dorval to Puvirnituq airport commenced on January 7 th in 

accordance with the following schedule. 

Flight #304 

B737 jet schedule for 2010 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) 

Montreal, Depart: 10h45 

Flight #305 

Puvirnituq, 

Depart: 13h50 

Puvirnituq, Arrive: 13h05 

La Grande, Arrive: 14h45 (for 

passenger and baggage security) 

and Depart: 15h50 

Montreal, 

Arrive: 17h10 

Dash 8-100 service from Salluit to Inukjuak, via Ivujivik, Akulivik 

and Puvirnituq, has been introduced. A Twin Otter will remain based in 

Puvirnituq for emergency air transport and back up in the area. 

Dash 8-300 service from Dorval to Inukjuak, via Kuujjuaraapik and 

Umiujaq, has been introduced. This schedule includes stops in Radisson 

(Tuesday and Thursday) as well as Sanikiluaq (Monday, Wednesday and 

Friday). Continuous same plane 

service connecting Sanikiluaq 

to Nunavik, in both north and 

southerly directions is now permanently 

available three days 

a week. 

At the request of the community 

of Umiujaq, Sunday 

scheduled service to that community 

will be permanently 

added in the spring schedule. 

A Dash 8-100 was permanently 

based in Radisson 

in January. This aircraft now 

replaces the HS748 that was 

formerly being used for charters 

and backup usage in the 

network. 

In the third or fourth quarter 

of 2010, a Dash 8-100 will 

be based in Kuujjuaq, replacing 

the Twin Otter aircraft on 

the lower Ungava schedule 

(i.e. Kangiqsualujjuaq, Tasiujaq, 

Aupaluk and Kangirsuk.) This 

Bob mesher 


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This HS748 flying overhead will soon be a spectacle from the past as the more efficient Dash 8 takes over. 

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transition brings to an end the regular scheduled use of Twin 

Otter aircraft on Air Inuit’s scheduled service network. All 

Nunavik communities will then be served by Dash 8 aircraft 

and the Twin Otter will be deployed for backup, charters and 

specialized off-strip work. 

The Air Inuit board has also approved the expansion of 

the Dash 8-300 fleet in 2010. The 45-seat aircraft 

is performing well in service and we look forward 

to ensuring Air Inuit’s ability to provide 

more capacity than is required in Nunavik 

with this expansion. 

Cargo service enhancements 

The construction of our new 

warehouse at the Puvirnituq airport 

was completed on time this past 

December. The new infrastructure 

will increase and improve air transportation service 

substantially. In 2010, the warehouse, in conjunction 

with the B737’s ability to move large amounts of cargo 

directly from Dorval, will function as a distribution centre 

for the upper Hudson Bay and Hudson Straight communities. 

Weather permitting, this will reduce delivery times to the 

affected communities by 70%. 

Air Inuit introduced a Dash 8-300 cargo aircraft in January. 

With this new aircraft, and a second one that we plan to 

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Peter Horseman, Pierre Laplante, and Norman Grist. 

introduce in the latter part of 2010, the HS748 fleet will be 

phased out. We expect the Dash 8 to provide much improved 

service in the future. 

The Dash-8 freighter is designed to replace the HS748 

freighter fleet during the year. 

We express our appreciation for your support to Air Inuit 

during the last year and indeed the last 30 years — particularly 

on those days when the fog blew in, a heater blew out or 

a tire blew flat. Numerous pleasant flights! 


45

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Air Inuit’s inaugural scheduled flight of the Boeing 737, 

December 14 th , 2009. 

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46 

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Welcome aboard! 

Bob mesher x2

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Elisapie Audlaluk of Salluit waits in the LaGrande terminal where 

passengers must disembark from the Air Inuit jet to be screened 

through security before travelling on down to Montreal. 


47

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Ali Novalinga wins a door prize. 

Bob mesher x5 

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Lots of luggage. 

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Grounding the big aircraft before fuelling 

up on the tarmac in Puvirnituq. 

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To make it official, a ribbon was cut ahead of the passengers stepping onto the ground in Puvirnituq. 

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A group of passengers for the inaugural flight posed for this photo at the airport in Montreal. 


49

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yKo3tqb, WNhctŒAtq5 

Partnership Committee, 

Working with the Municipalities 

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Bob mesher 

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Front line workers for social issues. 


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gn3tyAt[iq8i4 woz5ht4 kN[7us5 s[Z3gq8k5. 

Congratulations to all the newly elected Nunavik mayors and their 

respective municipal counsellors. For the next three years of their mandate, 

the Nunavik Regional Partnership Committee (RPC), consisting of 

representatives duly appointed by regional organizations, are committed 

to support the municipal councils to trigger positive social change. 

More specifically the committee will assist the mayors in providing 

a framework and a structure: 

• To develop a common vision for Nunavik’s 14 communities; 

• To set priorities and determine the resources to be funded with 

the support and contribution of all organizations; 

• To ensure that Inuit culture, language, history and core values 

are the basis for the proposed solutions that are developed with 

the mayors; and 

• To implement an action plan that addresses the concerns voiced 

at the symposium “Leading the Way for Our children” (2005) and 

the follow-up of recommendations of the 

Quebec Human Rights Commission report 

on Nunavik youth. 

Local core group agents 

A proposal to Ungaluk Program to hire 

“local core agents” in the three communities 

of Kuujjuaq, Salluit and Inukjuak was submitted 

and approved. So far Inukjuak and Salluit 

have hired their core group agents (local organization 

agents). Following the November 1 st 

municipal elections, Kuujjuaq has indicated 

that they do would hire their agent as soon as they can provide proper 

office space. 

The two local agents now hired are collaborating with their mayors 

to identify pertinent, realistic and unique local priorities with the 

SAMMY KUDLUK 

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kN[s2 kNooµq8i WNhctŒAtc3ik5 vt1zº5 wMsJdtq5 

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Nunavik Regional Partnership Committee members 

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Partnership committee members at the KSB office in Montreal. 

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creation of “local partnership committees” that will facilitate 

positive social change and community mobilization by identifying 

their own local priorities as well as developing “indicators” 

needed for successful interventions over a 

set period of time. 

Wellness workshops 

The Nunavik Regional 

Partnership Committee, 

in collaboration with Red 

Cross’ RespectED — Walking the Prevention 

Circle and Makivik’s Nunavik Government 

negotiation team’s training and policy development 

component has provided a successful workshop 

in Kuujjuaq and Inukjuak, acknowledging the history, challenges 

and potential of Inuit individuals and communities as 

it explores issues relating to abuse, neglect and interpersonal 

violence. The four-day workshop explores the root causes of 

abuse and neglect in Aboriginal communities from historical 

and psychosocial perspectives, including an examination 

of the inter-generational impact of residential schools. The 


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second component of the workshop is an information session 

and policy development discussion on Quebec’s present Youth 

Protection Act. 

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Committee meetings 

So far the Nunavik Regional Partnership Committee has 

had four face-to-face meetings. Through these meetings the 

committee members have had the chance to update each 

other with respect to the organizations 

they represent. They 

have also gotten inside and outside 

information with respect to 

available resources that can and 

will help the region and communities 

to trigger as well as mobilize 

positive social change. 

Partnership highlights 

Here are some of the presentation and discussion 

highlights of the past year’s Nunavik Regional Partnership 

Committee meetings: 

• The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social 

Services has taken the lead in the youth protection file. 

They have secured an office building and staff housing 

for Nunavik’s Department of Youth Protection and have 

restructured the department’s employees. 

• A Quebec Enforme presentation on active living and 

good nutrition was given. 

• The Kativik School Board gave a presentation on their 

parenting education program 

• Nunalituqait Ikajuqatigiittukut (NI) provided information 

sessions on the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse. 

They later gave a presentation on the preliminary findings 

of these information sessions. 

• The Nunavik Regional Partnership Committee drafted a 

resolution on the follow-up of the youth protection file 

and sent it to member organizations for validation and 

approval.

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Representing Makivik at the Inuit and Cree from North of Quebec: 

Territory, Economy, Society and Culture conference were Pita Aatami 

and Michael Gordon. Inuit and Cree from other organizations, along 

with a delegation including Quebec archaeologists, anthropologists, and 

politicians, and international researchers attended the three-day conference 

in Angers, France, this past October 20 th to 22 nd . The three days 

were devoted to sharing and learning about the situation in Northern 

Quebec today, since the signing of the JBNQA. 

A number of accompanying activities included an exhibition 

of bowhead whale hunting by Avataq, an exhibit on global 

warming, traditional songs and music, and the showing of pertinent 

videos. Participants also got to visit various facilities in 

Angers and to enjoy the French cuisine. 

Canadian studies specialist, Jacques Petit, the director of le 

Centre d’études et de recherches pour les études canadiennes 

d’Angers, which hosted the event, said it took two years of 

preparation and Avataq and KSB were among the key supporting 

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Inuit Today Festival 

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and 2 nd . The Inuit Ullumi (“Inuit Today”) Festival provided an opportunity 

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Northern Lights Trade Show 

The 2010 Northern Lights Trade Show and Conference organized 

by the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce was held at the Palais des 

Congrès in Montreal this past January 27 th to 30 th . Nunavik Creations 

had a beautiful booth within the arts and cultural pavilion. It allowed 

business people and the general public to discover and purchase our 

garments and accessories. 

Winter Olympics 

As a Makivik subsidiary, Nunavik Creations had a great opportunity 

to display and sell our products at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver next 

to Avataq and Nunavik BioSciences in Quebec House, at the Francophone 

Pavilion and in the Artisans Village. It was a pleasure for us to meet people 

from other lands, to respond to their questions about Inuit culture 

and to use this venue to promote our culture to people from other provinces 

and nations. 

VICKIE OKPIK 


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LOUISE FALARDEAU 

Training 

The three seamstresses at our workshop in Makivik’s Montreal office 

and their workshop manager received some training at Ricky and Ingo’s, 

a furrier on Chabanel Street, Montreal in March 2010. We learned how 

to block skins to enlarge them, to work with patterns for fur and to sew 

sealskin garments with industrial sewing machines for fur and leather. 

This training provided us with an opportunity to sew sealskin vests from 

one of Vickie Okpik’s designs in order to hand them out to the winners 

of the 2010 Ivakkak dog-team race. The training session provided us 

with an exciting way to pursue our professional development and to 

use Ivakkak to showcase our expertise. 

Achievements and Promotions 

The year 2009 saw a lot of development for Nunavik Creations. 

It culminated with the hiring of Janet Enooagak, our fifth full-time 

employee. 

Janet is our third seamstress in Makivik’s Montreal office. She is 

blessed with a lot of sewing dexterity and has easily integrated herself 

with the rest of the team. She accompanied her colleagues, Vera Greening 

and Daisy Savard, to Inukjuak last November in order to share information 

on new parka standards and work with Mary Eepoo on new styles 

and techniques. This event served to tighten the bonds between our 

seamstresses in the North and in the South. Similar visits will be held in 

other communities during the year. 

Among last year’s major projects was the production of 657 pairs 

of mittens for Air Inuit and 150 parkas for the Arctic Winter Games. The 

mittens were hand sewn by more than 45 seamstresses in Nunavik communities 

and Montreal. 

Nunavik Creations has also been working to provide new models 

for parkas and accessories for its boutique in Kuujjuaq as well as for 

the Northern Lights Trade Show, held in Montreal from January 27 th to 

30 th , 2010. 

Betsy Puttayuk and Vickie Okpik also attended “Nunavik Day” 

(November 23 rd , 2009) at the Montreal General Hospital representing 

CHARLES DORAIS

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Nunavik Creations and showing some of the 

products. It was a day to introduce the people 

of Nunavik to the hospital staff, organized by 

the Nunavik Centre of the Montreal General 

Hospital. Avataq, Nunavik artists and members 

of the regional health board were also 

present. 

Visitors were very curious about our amauti 

and the ivory jewelry. Some also did not know 

the difference between “Nunavik” and “Nunavut” 

— that Nunavik is in the province of Quebec. 

Vickie Okpik said, “I enjoyed showing our 

stuff and explaining our products to the curious 

people. They do so much for our people 

who come down here for hospital and I did it 

to give back for the wonderful things they do 

for us. I especially like the Montreal General 

Hospital because they took care of my mother 

well when she was sick. I wanted to take part 

in showing our culture, our clothing, and a little 

bit about who we are.” 

LOUISE FALARDEAU 

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Nunavik Creations Boutique, Kuujjuaq 

Hours of Operation 

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm 

Saturday and Sundy from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 


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Examining Arctic Charr Diversity 

By Wendy Michaud 

As part of the Government of Canada Program for International Polar 

Year (IPY), Makivik and a number of cooperating organizations received 

funding to research the effects of climate change on arctic charr. As part 

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their differences in migratory patterns, size, shape, growth, reproduction and 

diet. By documenting the diversity that exists, we hope to better understand 

the relationship between environmental patterns and the differences we see 

among arctic charr populations. We hope this will help us answer the question 

of why charr are able to live in such a wide variety of habitats, as well as 

help us to make better decisions about how to protect this important natural 

resource in the face of climate change. 


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The Thick-billed Murre 

By Paul Smith and Tony Gaston, Environment Canada 

E ach spring, the thick-billed murres return to cliffs at Digges Sound, 

near Ivujivik and on Akpatok Island, in Ungava Bay to breed. These colonies 

are the largest in the Canadian Arctic—home to well over a million 

birds. People from Ivujivik harvest eggs and the birds are also hunted at 

sea as an important source of nutritious country food. 

Despite their abundance in the region, these birds are sensitive to 

the changing Arctic climate, and scientists are currently working to predict 

what these changes may mean for the future of murre populations. 

Tony Gaston of Environment Canada and Bill Montevecchi of Memorial 

University in Newfoundland are leading a research project, funded by 

the Government of Canada’s IPY program, to study the ecology of murres 

across their range, from their wintering areas in the North Atlantic to 

their breeding colonies across the Canadian Arctic. 

Building on 30 years of research, Gaston’s team documented a 

switch in the types of fish that thick-billed murres bring back to the colony 

to feed their chicks. Previously, the murres specialized on arctic cod. 

More recently, however, they have been capturing mainly capelin, a fish 

more characteristic of lower latitude waters. Because capelin are less



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nutritious than arctic cod for the nestling murres, parents 

may need to work harder to ensure the adequate growth 

and survival of their young. Perhaps more significantly, the 

change in the diet of the murres likely reflects a large-scale 

change in the fish communities in Arctic waters. 

Because thick-billed murres only return to land to breed, 

it has been difficult to discover where they spend the winter. 

To find this out, the team attached geolocator tags to 

the birds’ legs that determine daily locations from the timing 

of sunrise and sunset. When retrieved the next year, 

these small devices show where thick-billed murres spend 

their time at sea in winter. They have provided some surprising 

results. For instance it is now apparent that the murres 

spend the winter farther north, and farther offshore, than 

once believed. Some never leave the Arctic at all. 

Through research projects such as these, scientists are working 

to better understand how murres will respond to the changes in climate 

and ocean conditions that are already underway. We all hope to 

ensure that this important bird remains plentiful in Nunavik. 


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Nunavik Youth Hockey Development Program 

Developments: Regional Tournaments and Donations 

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The 2009 Nunavik Atoms select hockey team. 1st row: Washaskun Atchynia, Johnny Alaku, Samwillie Peters, 

Yugala Kenuayuak , and Tristan Snowboy. 2nd row: Claude Vallières (academic tutor), Daniel Coutu (goalie 

instructor) Sammy Koneak (manager and instructor), Joé Juneau (instructor), and Danielle Demers (academic 

tutor). 3rd row: Garnet Papigatuk, Max Moorehouse, Willie Oqittuk, Ned Snowball, Joanasie Kakayuk, Putulik 

Lance, David Annanack Jr., and Joshua Papigatuk. 

This second, in our series of articles regarding the Nunavik Youth 

Hockey Development Program (NYHDP), focuses on the upcoming 

regional tournaments, on the various donations of hockey equipment 

received under the program over the years and on another special event 

that was held last fall. 

The NYHDP is financed under the Ungaluk component of the 

Sanarrutik Agreement. Managed by Makivik, it is an 

initiative that receives the support of many regional 

organizations in Nunavik. 

Regional minor hockey tournaments 

Nunavik already has a history of organizing hockey 

tournaments with the Ungava Cup and Hudson Cup 

for women and men. It is now time to do the same for 

the youth in organizing annual events that will allow 

participants under the NYHDP to be given the opportunity 

to travel to other villages and participate in hockey 

tournaments. The tournaments will be organized in all the different 

categories of minor hockey (atoms, 

peewee, bantam, midget and girls). 

Makivik strongly believes that by 

having these tournaments, it will help 

to stimulate more communities to properly 

implement this remarkable hockey 

program and motivate the participants 

to remain involved and to respect all the 

rules that come with it. 

The goals of our NYHDP regional 

minor hockey tournaments are to 1) 

encourage the children to do well in 

school in respect to attendance, behaviour 

and effort, 2) provide an incentive for 

the communities to properly implement 

the hockey program and to follow the 

protocol while respecting the program’s 

education mandate, 3) provide annual 

events for the children participating in 

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the NYHDP to play hockey and compete 

within Nunavik, 4) provide an occasion for 

parents and other adults to get involved with minor 

hockey and youth development, and 5) provide situations 

for the children to travel and make friends 

from other communities. 

Only the communities that have made a fair 

effort to properly implement the hockey program 

and who have followed the protocol will be allowed 

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to participate in hosting a tournament or to register teams to participate 

in the various tournaments. It is fundamental for Makivik that the 

NYHDP rules be endorsed by everyone since they were developed to 

ensure that hockey be used as tool to promote education for all the 

kids involved. 

The smaller communities will be able to join with another community 

so there can be enough players to form a complete team. The 

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communities that will be chosen to host a NYHDP minor hockey tournament 

will need to form a local hockey tournament committee to oversee 

the planning and aftermath of the tournament. 

Criteria to host a tournament 

Here are the criteria to be followed and respected in order for a 

community to host a NYHDP minor hockey tournament, and for municipalities 

or school to register teams to participate in these events: 

• The community must have followed the NYHDP rules during the 

season 

• All participants must be students who have the approval of 

their school to participate in the tournament (in respect to their 

attendance, behaviour and effort) 


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Canadian Tire, represented by Pierre Michaud, Diane Dupuis, Lysanne David, and Jean 

Paquette, made a huge donation of hockey equipment. 

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• The tournament will have to follow the Hockey Quebec 

rules and regulations 

• The arena and all of its equipment must be in full working 

order 

• Volunteers must be available to carry out the numerous 

tasks required to properly organize a tournament 

• Food, lodging and local transportation will have to be 

available to accommodate up to 13 teams coming from all 

over Nunavik. 

The communities interested in hosting a tournament 

should contact Sammy Koneak, the NYHDP coordinator. 

Everyone is also invited to visit the new website (www.nyhdp. 

ca) to find out more about the NYHDP and how to register 

for its regional minor hockey tournaments. 

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Sorting out the equipment for distribution to the 

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Donations of hockey equipment 

When the NYHDP officially started in the fall of 

2006, the program needed participants and these 

participants obviously needed equipment. Some 

families were able to afford to buy what was needed 

for their children, but others could not. 

The NYHDP was very fortunate to receive hockey 

equipment and jerseys from many generous donating 

organizations. Over the years, the following organizations made donations 

in this regard: Montreal Canadiens Foundation for children, the 

National Hockey League Players Association’s Goals and Dreams program, 

the Lakeshore Minor Hockey Association, the Val-Bélair/Valcartier Minor 

Hockey Association, the Delson Minor Hockey Association, the Victoria 

Racquet Club Kings Hockey, the Ottawa Golden Knights Hockey Club, the 

South Porcupine Minor Hockey Association and Makivik Corporation. 

Last fall, the Canadian Tire Foundation and its Bon Départ program 

has decided to support this very important cause by providing 

new hockey equipment for 200 children participating in the NYHDP

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Youth Hockey Development Program kids go on stage with him for this grand event. These hockey-playing students won the hearts of thousands of cheering spectators. 

Bob mesher 

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NYHDP since day one. 

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program. On December 3rd, 

2009, representatives of the 

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non-revenue cargo for the 

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along with its subsidiary 


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companies First Air and Air Inuit, has been supporting the NYHDP 

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A group of Select students — hockey players — participated in 

opening all the boxes, sorting the equipment and putting together 

hockey bags. Thanks to these great kids, there were around 200 

hockey bags prepared and shipped to the Nunavik communities. 

Makivik and the whole team managing the NYHDP would 

like to thank all the donating organizations. These donations are 

greatly appreciated and allow for more kids to participate in the 

program. 

Documentary film, The True Winners 

Another special event 

took place in Kuujjuaq on 

the evening of December 3 rd 

— the premiere of the documentary 

video, The True 

Winners, was shown publicly 

at Kuujjuaq’s Katittavik 

Town Hall. The documentary 

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crew followed the 2008-09 Nunavik PeeWee Select team during the 

entire season. The stars of the film are the kids who participated in 

the program. The production team was in Kuujjuaq for the occasion 

and many Kuujjuamiut were present to view the documentary. 

Makivik proudly sponsored the documentary by providing air transportation 

to the filming crew. 

Achievement 

For the first time, a Nunavik Select Girls hockey team is being 

put together and will be travelling to southern 

Quebec to compete at the provincial 

level with different teams. It is a 

significant step and an achievement 

that makes all the 

NYHDP team very proud. 

We encourage everyone 

to support and get 

involve in the NYHDP. 

Help us to provide the 

kids of Nunavik with a 

way to grow! 


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Wzh9l wo8ix†5 wMs§a5ht4 srs4f5 yM3Jx2 xÌª3gk5. 

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kNo8i WymJi cz5bÔdtub sX§q8i. 

Students on Ice is an award-winning program dedicated to giving youth 

from across Canada and around the world powerful educational experiences 

in both the Polar Regions. The two-week long expeditions aboard 

the Cruise North vessel include shore landings, interpretive hikes, community 

visits, Zodiac trips, and ship-based exploration. 

The mandate of Students on Ice is to educate, motivate and inspire 

the next generation of leaders by connecting them to nature, and, in 

doing so, give these youth a greater understanding and respect for 

the planet. 

Makivik, Cruise North Expeditions and First Air began their partnership 

with the Students on Ice organization when six young Inuit from 

Nunavik participated in the Arctic 2007 expedition. Since this expedition 

Makivik has supported six to seven students every summer to participate 

in the Arctic expeditions and three students per year to take part 

in the ever so popular Antarctica expeditions during the winter. Cruise 

North provides its ship at a discounted rate for their exclusive use and 

sees great value in the Students on Ice mission, which is consistent with 

Cruise North’s own goal of developing tourism in the region with a sustainable 

and respectful approach and teaching the world about the North 

in a responsible way. Meanwhile, First Air provides 20 return tickets each

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Lots of penguins and Cruise North ship, MV Lyubov Orlova, in Antarctica. 

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Geoff Green, expedition leader. 

SUSAN NULUKIE 

SUSAN NULUKIE 

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wo8ixi3ui4 xyq9l WNhx3g5 gÇZ3ui4 WZhx3ht4. 

year for the youth to participate in the program from various communities 

in their airline network. 

Nunavik students leave SOI expeditions feeling positive and inspired 

to make a difference in their communities. Many have continued with 


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Manoeuvring through water at Auyuittuq National Park. 

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A welcoming sign in the Kuujjuaq airport. 

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Wg5ym[zi: studentsonice.com 

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Boarding First Air. 

students on ice x3 

their post secondary education and others are working towards their 

career goals. 

Interested persons can follow the upcoming journeys and the 

Nunavik youth online each day between August 4 th to 19 th (Arctic 

Expedition) and December 26 th to January 10 th (Antarctic Expedition) 

on the website: studentsonice.com 

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Networking in Nunavik 

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The theme of the tradeshow and business conference in Kuujjuaq 

this past October was “Opportunities in Difficult Times”. Nailing 

down the acceptable date for the event and finding adequate 

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Kuujjuaq businessman Sammy Duncan makes an announcement during the community feast. 

Bob mesher x2 

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Security was hired for the conference. 

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accommodations for the participants were big logistical challenges. 

Good public relations. It provided exposure for small businesses and 

a chance for the larger businesses and organizations to re-establish 

contacts and do further networking. The costs of marketing can be 

expensive, so to meet one another in the same place at the same 

time is very advantageous during a well-organized trade show. 

Makivik managed it and was a partner in the trade show and 

business conference. The whole objective was to put together a 

professionally run show and these obligations were met. Other 

partners were KRG and Canada Economic Development. The Baffin 

Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Labrador Chamber of 

Commerce assisted. 

The combination of conferences and trade exhibits made it 

a lot more interesting for people to visit, with forums on mining 

and energy that were very well attended. There were 32 exhibitors. 

Promotional items for distribution were very popular with the students. 

It also gave students an idea of what career opportunities 

exist, for the older students to focus their education. 

Jean-Marc Séguin, technical director of the Nunavik Mineral 

Exploration Fund, was the emcee for the conference. He said, 

“It wasn't the most comfortable place for me. But as part of the 

organizing committee, I enjoyed being involved closely with the 

conference speakers and relevant topics discussed. I really think the 

different subjects presented were highly important to the Nunavik 

community and its on-going, future development.” 


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The trade show was popular for students of all ages. 

Bob mesher x6 

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Attendance from local and regional organizations was less than 

hoped for. Jean-Marc felt that the guests responded very well to 

their invitation: “It was in their best interest to come and meet the 

northern communities to present their visions and ideas.” 

He added, “One specific thing that caught my attention was 

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Emcee, Jean-Marc Séguin and event organizer, Neil Greig. 

from André Gaumond’s presentation—the world's demand for mineral 

resources for the next 50 years will surpass anything since the 

beginning of humanity. 

“Nunavik is and will be the next target for the mining industry. 

There is so much land, so much potential to explore and the mining 

exploration companies are more and more able to access and 

develop northern Quebec. Major advanced projects are being developed 

and new mine production may appear in the next decade. A 

wide range of commodities is being explored right now.”

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A number of organizations such as the FCNQ, Kiewit-Nuvumiut, and KSB 

Student Services had promotional booths. 

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Sandy Tooma and Jimmy Johannes were amongst the musicians for the gala supper. 

Serge Simard, the delegate minister for Quebec Natural 

Resources and Wildlife, spoke about Plan North, which is 

an initiative that will support northern Quebec with infrastructures 

and training programs, facilitate access to remote 

regions, stimulate the investments in the region and integrate 

the local communities to the economic and social 

development keeping in mind the different cultural identities 

living on the land. 

Jean-Marc also said, “So many major projects are being 

planned and projected for Nunavik, within the next few years. 

It is very important that all Nunavimmiut are informed about 

the impacts and benefits it may result. So many mistakes 

have been made in history, it is now the occasion to look 

closely at all different projects and evaluate their ins and 

outs, in order to optimize Nunavik development in respect 

of the Nunavimmiut way of life.” 


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Tanya’s Big Coca-Cola Bottle 

As announced this past November 25 th , Tanya Mesher of Kuujjuaq 

was selected by an independent adjudication panel for the Coca-Cola 

Aboriginal Art Bottle Program. This provides Aboriginal people from 

across Canada the opportunity to experience the “Olympic spirit”, while 

showcasing their art and culture to the world 

and an important way for First Nations, Inuit 

and Métis to feel a personal connection with 

Canada’s games in 2010. 

Tanya was among the 15 selected artists 

from over 100 First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists 

from across Canada. This project will be 

unveiled regionally, across the country, throughout 

the Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch relay and 

profiled during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic 

Winter Games. 

Coca-Cola spokesperson Nicola Kettlitz 

explained that this program will profile native 

art to the world and visitors from around 

Canada and the world will have access to view 

the unique artwork. 

Tanya is a former participant of the art 

workshops organized by Makivik each year. 

Keenly interested in art since childhood, she 

began painting more seriously about six years 

ago and is mostly self-taught. She paints on 

various surfaces besides canvas in a unique 

and modern style, bringing a breath of fresh 

air to Inuit art while still portraying Inuit legends 

and imagery. 

Makivik has also commissioned several of 

Tanya’s acrylic-on-canvas paintings, which were awarded as gifts from 

Nunavik to certain dignitaries of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Nunavik 

had other exposure at Quebec’s designated area of the Olympic grounds, 

Place de la Francofollie, where an entourage of Inuit performed traditional 

Inuit games, traditional music, and display a selection of other 

unique arts, crafts and other products from the region. 

The Coca-Cola Company has been associated with the Olympic 

games since 1928 and is the longest continuous corporate supporter 

of the Olympic movement.

Eighth Art Workshops 

For eight years in a row Makivik has organized art workshops 

to boost the skills and exposure of experienced artists and Inuit 

interested in producing art. The most recent sessions were held in 

Inukjuak from October 28 th to November 11 th , 2009 with 32 Nunavik 

participants. About 10 others had planned to attend but could not 

for various reasons, including concerns related to the H1N1 flu. 

Organized by Sammy Kudluk, lessons were given in carving 

and jewelry design, sewing and clothing design, and storybook 

making. The instructors were Juanasi Kaitak, Andrew Nulukie, 

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Eva K. Kasudluak, Maggie T. Kulula, Kathryn Delaney, and Stephanie 

Pov. Canadian Heritage and Canada Council for the Arts deserve much 

thanks for funding these rewarding art workshops. 

Sammy Kudluk x2 

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Aboriginal Fame for Pita 

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grace stad 

Heartfelt congratulations to Pita Aatami who 

was inducted into the Aboriginal Business Hall 

of Fame on March 31 st during a gala attended 

by more than 500 Aboriginal and mainstream 

business and community leaders. The award, 

initiated in 2004, recognizes the outstanding 

achievements of Aboriginal business people. 

Besides presiding over Makivik Corporation, 

Pita also sits on the boards of our most outstanding 

subsidiary companies. 


77

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New Hydro-Québec 

Employees 

In collaboration with the KRG and the 

Nunavimmi Pigiursavik Professional 

Training Centre in Inukjuak, Hydro-Québec 

has hired nine new employees since 

February 2009. 

Hydro-Québec, working with the 

Centre de formation Montage de lignes, 

has designed a line workers’ training program 

to reinforce the skills of power station 

workers and adequately train new recruits. 

Three experienced workers employed at 

Nunavik power stations were also part of 

the group enrolled in the program. 

During the first stage of this two-year 

training program, the students had to learn 

climbing and line installation techniques. 

Everyone passed this first part of the program 

with flying colours. 

The nine new employees will complete 

their training on the job at power 

stations. Upon arrival in the various northern 

villages, the new employees — who 

have been trained to operate power stations 

and also to install lines — will tackle 

the work overload and be able to take 

action more quickly to deal with distribution 

system issues, particularly during 

power outages. 

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Beatrice Deer 

Beatrice Deer’s latest CD, entitled “Beatrice Deer”, 

was released on January 25 th . The songs were written 

by Beatrice and her husband, Charles Keelan, 

except for two from George Okpik and Glen 

Collins. Beatrice, who designed the cover of her 

album, says it is available in most Nunavik communities, 

“because good friends offered to help 

sell them for me and I am selling them myself.” 

It should also be available on iTunes by now. 

Congratulations Beatrice!

Year of the Inuit 

The inaugural event of 2010 Year of the Inuit, A Taste of the Arctic: A 

Celebration of the Inuit Culture, took place at the National Gallery of 

Canada in Ottawa hosted by ITK this past January 24 th . It was a charity 

event where more then $20,000 was raised to benefit the Arctic Children 

and Youth Foundation. Traditional Inuit foods were served, followed by 

decadent berry desserts. 

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Members of the Ottawa 

Inuit Children’s Centre, Tarqralik 

Partridge, and Susan Aglukark 

gave performances, CBC’s Peter 

Mansbridge was presented the 

first ITK award for his excellence 

in Arctic journalism, and First Air 

also announced that they were 

going to send two Hercules 

airplanes to help with the earthquake 

relief efforts of Haiti 

through the Belinda Stronach 

Foundation. 

Officially, 2010 Year of the 

Inuit is an educational campaign spearheaded by ITK. Its goal is to 

increase awareness among the general Canadian population about 

issues facing the Inuit of Canada and celebrate Inuit accomplishments 

and achievements. 

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see here, Mark had lots of help to lift Aqujaq 

Qisiiq's canoe over his head during a springtime 

beluga hunt. 

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A Bear’s Head for Hulk 

Ben Watt found out from a Facebook friend that Hulk Hogan would be 

signing his new book, My Life Outside the Ring, at a downtown drugstore 

in Montreal. He presented Hulk with a special piece of jewellery—one 

of Willie Watt’s popular ivory polar bear heads. 

Hulk Hogan has been a positive influence in Ben’s life since childhood. 

Ben said, “I am, and always will be, a Hulkamaniac. I trained, took 

my vitamins, said my prayers and was true to myself. Not an easy feat 

when a considerable 

portion of the youth 

were abusing solvents 

in 1980s Port Harrison 

(Inukjuak). Back then 

a ‘real American’ was 

a cool thing to be and 

little Hulkamaniacs 

across Nunavik strived 

to emulate that good 

over evil vibe by piledriving 

each other 

on stacks of fibreglass 

insulation when 

construction crews 

left their sites for the 

day. (Something I still 

scratch my head and wonder about to this day.)” 

Ben added, "I told Hulk, for a while I thought it was a shame that 

my six-year-old boy doesn't see anyone out there that can do for him 

what you did for me, until I realized that I can try to do for him what 

you've done for me; thanks to you. To which he replied, ‘that was beautiful, 

brother!’" 

Hulk Hogan, who began wrestling in 1979, will turn 57 on August 

11 th , 2010. 

minnie grey 

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claude lafond 

Skeleton of an Ice-Age Beluga 

Visitors to Montreal may want to go and see the 

beluga skeleton from around 10,700 years ago at 

the Montréal Biodôme. It was placed on display 

in the museum’s exhibit, A Fossil Affair, “a fun-filled 

exhibition with interactive, hands-on features.” The 

skeleton is a priceless paleontological treasure 

discovered in 2001 in Saint–Félix-de-Valois. The 

fossil is from a male beluga that was 4.5 m long 

that died in its sixties, a relatively advanced age 

for a beluga. Studying the skeleton shows that the 

anatomy of Ice Age belugas was similar in every 

way to that of today’s belugas.

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As the world entered 2010 with the optimism 

and excitement that comes with the beginning of 

each New Year, the people of Haiti were hit with 

a devastating natural disaster. Over three million 

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first air 

people in the island nation suffered as a result of 

the magnitude 7.0 earthquake and over 50 of its 

aftershocks. The rest of the world came together to 

offer a helping hand—First Air was quick to respond 

and assist. 

One of the requests for First Air’s help was 

from the United States Agency for International 

Development. Their request to fly our two L-382 

Hercules aircraft for missions out of Washington D.C. 

to the Haitian capital, Port Au Prince was accepted. 

For almost two weeks, the Hercules flew numerous 

missions transporting vital supplies such as communication 

trucks, tents, surgical/field hospitals and 

supplies, water, food, large generators as well as specialized 

search and rescue equipment. 

Another request came through the company’s 

chairman, Pita Aatami who had been contacted by 

the Belinda Stronach Foundation. They needed help 

sending much-needed food and clothing supplies for 

the people of Haiti. First Air contributed its Boeing 

767-223 SF for two missions that carried more than 

120,000 pounds of supplies to the region. 

Furthermore, several First Air employees and 

their families were directly affected by this tragedy, 

so their co-workers and friends were quick to 

launch various fundraising initiatives in support of 

the Canadian Red Cross. With the support of Makivik, 

First Air has been able to contribute financially, as 

well as bringing aid and relief to the people of Haiti 

during their time of need. 


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Meeting in Quebec City 

The Makivik board of directors held their spring board meeting during 

the week of March 15 th in Quebec City to alert the provincial and federal 

governments about Nunavik’s grim shortage of housing and to better 

facilitate a press conference on the matter. The press conference took 

place on the 17 th beside the large Inukshuk, which is built out of rocks 

from Nunavik communities, on the grounds of the Quebec parliament. 

Pita Aatami, Noah Tayara and Andy Moorhouse, along with KRG chair, 

Maggie Emudluk, responded to questions from a group of reporters and 

informed them of Nunavik’s current situation, which has an estimated 

deficit of approximately 900 houses throughout the region. 

“It is unthinkable that in 2010, up to 20 people are living crammed 

into a single home. Yet this is the sad reality facing thousands of Inuit 

today in northern Quebec. These overcrowded living conditions are 

increasing the risk of violence and sexual abuse. It is our duty to put a 

stop to this unacceptable situation,” said Pita Aatami. 

Maggie Emudluk offered this 

statement to the press as well: “We 

can’t afford to wait. The housing 

shortage is affecting the physical 

and mental well-being of the members 

of our communities, including 

our children. Quebec’s Commission 

des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse 

has stated that overcrowded 

living conditions are one of the 

main causes of the mistreatment of children.” 

The Nunavik delegation was also invited to observe a sitting of 

the Quebec parliament during their visit to our province’s capital city. 

Security is very strict. During this time all visitors must stay completely 

silent out of respect for the important business that is taking place down 

on the floor. We must refrain from carrying a camera and from leaning 

over the balcony too far while trying to see the government members 

in session. Even if a child makes noise in there, the child’s guardian is 

asked to remove them from the area. One of our board members would 

later express her hope that students from Nunavik would also have an 

opportunity to visit parliament as well as a way to introduce them to 

how governments work.

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Of all things that could happen during these days of urgent 

concern about the state of our planet, this past April 10 th began 

the tragic Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 

There were 11 workers killed, 17 injured, and so far nobody 

has been able to predict how much oil will be released into 

the environment from it. It is the biggest crude oil spill disaster 

in history. 

With all the talk of oil exploration in the North, Inuit 

are concerned about the consequences of such an accident 

happening closer to home. For instance ITK president Mary 

Simon wrote to the prime minister regarding the environmental 

safeguards surrounding offshore oil and gas drilling 

in the Canadian Arctic. “Against the backdrop of the oil spill 

in the Gulf of Mexico, Inuit are seeking an immediate pause 

on drilling in the Beaufort Sea in order to take stock. We also 

seek a commitment that any future drilling proceed only on 

the basis of the best safeguards used internationally, and the 

adoption of supplementary environmental protection measures 

that address unique Arctic vulnerabilities.” 

Makivik’s president, Pita Aatami has also stated: “If the 

Arctic is explored for oil, it will be a major concern to us Inuit, 

not just in Nunavik but also Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, NWT and 

Inuvialuit. If such an oil spill happened in the Arctic our fragile 

ecosystem, which is already facing global warming, could 

be insurmountable to overcome. Our food would be contaminated 

and our way of life would be altered. Environmental 

response capacity to such a catastrophe is non-existent in 

the Arctic and since the Arctic is very isolated and far from 

any emergency response services the damage would be very 

hard to contain.” 

The only offshore drilling projects now operating in 

Canada are three rigs off Newfoundland. One source says that 

the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board has put a hold 

on another proposed deep-sea drilling project until they can 

prove they have the proper safeguards in place. Meanwhile, 

we hope and pray that the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will 

be solved soon. 

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By Ellen Avard 

Last fall a preliminary study, based out of Makivik’s Nunavik Research 

Centre and backed by the Laval University Geography Department 

and the Quebec Horticultural Council, began in Kuujjuaq to determine 

whether the residents of Kuujjuaq would like to have a greenhouse. 

Such an initiative could potentially be modeled after large greenhouses 

in Iqaluit and Inuvik and could be used to grow fresh fruits, vegetables 

and perhaps even berries and flowers. 

Kuujjuaq would be an ideal location to elaborate such a project 

because there is already a small greenhouse in the community that is 

used every summer by residents who grow their own vegetables in small 

garden plots. As well, between 1950 and 1960 there was 

an experimental farm at False River (located about 18 km 

from Kuujjuaq) where a greenhouse was used to start 

seedlings off before putting them in the ground. The 

Roman Catholic Mission, the Anglican Mission as well 

as the Hudson’s Bay Company have also all had greenhouses 

in the past. Kuujjuaq is also home to quite a few 

intrepid gardeners who, over the years, have built and 

maintained their own greenhouses. Vegetables grown 

in Kuujjuaq have proven to be just as good quality as 

those grown in the south. 

This study, which is being conducted by master’s 

student Ellen Avard, involves meeting with community 

leaders, local residents and elders in order to get their 

opinions on the potential implementation of a greenhouse project. To 

this end, the administration of a series of questionnaires has begun. While 

at the time this article was written the study was not yet complete, the 

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initial reaction of Kuujjuamiut 

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community greenhouse. If 

ever this project were to be 

approved by the residents 

of Kuujjuaq, a greenhouse 

project would be developed 

in such a way that it would 

bring social, economic and 

environmental benefits to the 

residents of Kuujjuaq. 

The entire research team thanks the staff at Makivik Corporation, 

especially those at the Nunavik Research Centre, for their help in implementing 

this study. A special thanks also goes out to all the people of 

Kuujjuaq who have given so generously of their time. For further information 

or suggestions, contact: ellen.avard.1@ulaval.ca. 

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Raglan Employees Recognized for Service 

This past December a recognition ceremony was held to highlight 

the years of service (5, 10, 15 or even 20 years) of several Xstrata Nickel- 

Raglan Mine employees. During this ceremony, the following Inuit 

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was celebrated. Everyone was able to reminisce 

about his or her days at Raglan while 

enjoying a piece of cake! 


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Inuit Community Reintegration Officers 

Community reintegration officers work closely with the correctional 

services branch of the Quebec government to foster the 

social reintegration of offenders into their communities and families. 

As Inuktittut speakers, the reintegration officers open the 

language barrier that can exist between offenders and their probation 

officers. 

There are currently four Inuit community reintegration officers 

in Nunavik, based in Kuujjuaq, Inukjuak, Puvirnituq and Salluit. They 

follow up on their clients’ community work files and may monitor 

their terms of release. They also encourage their clients to access 

various public support services, as well as community organizations 

and informal care givers. These important additional services are 

geared to help offenders resolve conflicts resulting from their crimes 

and reintegrate into normal lives in their home communities. 

In 1999, KRG and the ministère de la Sécurité publique created 

these positions. The Inuit community reintegration officers 

are employed by the KRG with professional supervision delivered 

by probation officers with the Quebec correctional services 

branch. Funding for Inuit community reintegration officers is covered 

under the Sivunirmut Agreement (the agreement concerning 

block funding for KRG). 

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de nouveau 

Dans le cadre de la collection «Jardin de givre» publiée par les Presse 

de l'Université du Québec, l'autobiographie de Taamusi 

Qumaq intitulée «Je veux que les Inuit soient libres de nouveau» 

fait l'objet d'une réédition à titre d'oeuvre significative 

mais épuisée liée à l'imaginaire nordique, hivernal et de 

l'Arctique. Cet important ouvrage, dont l'introduction est 

signée par le professeur Louis-Jacques Dorais, dresse un portrait 

fascinant du monde inuit du vingtième siècle tel que 

vu et vécu par Taamusi Qumaq. Chasseur, pêcheur, trappeur 

et homme politique, Taamusi Qumaq (1914-1993) est 

né dans un camp de chasse aux environs d'Inukjuak. Il est 

considéré comme l'un des grands penseurs des Inuit du 

Nunavik. L'ouvrage est publié dans le cadre des travaux du 

Laboratoire international d'étude multidisciplinaire comparée 

des représentations du Nord, en collaboration avec 

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Many different public and Inuit organizations operate building 

infrastructure in Nunavik’s communities. Making sure that this 

infrastructure is kept in good working order is moreover a major 

challenge. It also represents an important employment opportunity 

for properly trained local workers. 

For its part, KRG is responsible for keeping in good condition 

more than 200 residential and commercial buildings in Nunavik such 

as staff housing, offices, airport infrastructure and police stations. KRG 

also provides technical assistance for other community infrastructure 

such as childcare centres and performs related maintenance 

when necessary. 

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2010, KRG organized 

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course. 

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all Nunavik residents 

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organizations, like 

the Northern villages, 

the KMHB, KRG and 

the Ungava Tulattavik 

Health Centre. 

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exercises and 

problem-resolution 

simulations, the participants 

learned and 

then applied basic and 

advanced electrical, 

plumbing, heating and 

ventilation maintenance 

skills. They also carefully reviewed workplace health and safety. 

The maintenance training course was delivered in Kuujjuaq and 

was kept short so that participants would only be away from their families 

for six weeks. In the end, 14 participants were successfully enrolled 

in the course. 

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Thanks in part to a donation from Makivik; Janice Grey of Aupaluk 

went to Copenhagen this past December 2 nd to attend 

the Fifteenth Conference of the Parties (“COP15”) to the 

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate 

Change as part of the Canadian Youth delegation. She 

said their goal was to lobby the Canadian delegation to 

sign a fair, legally binding treaty on climate change. The 

KSB, FCNQ and Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation 

also provided financial donations for her trip. 

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Faculty Tour 2009 

In August of 2009 a faculty study tour took place in 

Nunavik. This commitment was made by the Association 

for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) in 

partnership with the Université de Québec à Montreal 

(UQAM). The purpose of the study tour was to initially 

offer faculty who teach about Canada and the Canadian 

North in US universities the opportunity to gain real 

understanding of Nunavik. The tour also gave the faculty 

a chance to see what it’s really like in the North, which 

would then help incorporate into their course materials 

about the increasingly high profile northern public policy 

issues. For instance, climate change has brought a lot of 

attention to the North. 

Diddy Hitchens, former president of ACSUS, was 

the head of the group, accompanied by Joël Plouffe of 

the Raoul-Dandurand Chair in Strategic and Diplomatic 

Studies at UQAM and Kitty Gordon as the Nunavik guide. 

Nine university professors ranging from Toronto, Oregon, 

Alaska, Georgia, New York State, Maine, Ohio and Virginia 

were part of the tour. 

The university professors first arrived in Montreal 

to obtain background information of the North such as 

geography, history and anthropology. Furthermore, Donat 

Savoie gave a presentation to the faculty on the present 

negotiations of the future Nunavik Regional Government. 

Once orientation was completed the group of professors 

then travelled to Puvirnituq, the Raglan Xstrata Nickel 

Mine, and finally Kuujjuaq. Meetings and discussions 

where held with community leaders, elders and youth.

Rangers Attire for William and Harry 

During his Royal Visit to Canada, Prince Charles accepted two 

Canadian Rangers caps and sweatshirts on behalf of his sons during 

a ceremony in Rideau Hall, Ottawa. William and Harry were bestowed 

with the recognition of honorary rangers 

this past November 10 th , as the grandchildren 

of Queen Elizabeth II, who is 

the official Commander-in-Chief of the 

Canadian Forces. The Canadian Rangers 

are part of the Canadian Forces reserve, 

providing surveillance and patrol services 

in Canada's Arctic and other remote 

areas, and are an essential component 

to Canada's exercise of sovereignty 

over its territory. The presentation was a 

momentous event for Nunavimmiut and 

an especially proud moment for Michael 

Cameron of Salluit who was amongst the four Rangers from northern 

Canada who made the presentation. The other three Rangers were from 

the Yukon, the NWT, and Nunavut. 

capt. steve watton, canadian rangers 

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LOCALSKNOW.CA 

Stimulated by Aupaluk 

Aupaluk is listed on panel of experts’ top 13 must-experience 

winter places in Canada. Aupaluk was promoted as one of the 

winning sites by the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), 

which enlisted five Canadian travel experts to judge each 

unique and intriguing spot. The CTC is investing $10-million 

per year over two fiscal years to support the tourism industry 

and stimulate Canada’s economy. See more online: 

LOCALSKNOW.CA 

Bob mesher 


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Summer Games 

Drama 

By Myloh Villaronga 

People came from all over Nunavik for the 14 th 

biannual Eastern Arctic Summer Games in mid- 

July 2009. For 12 days Kangiqsualujjuaq hosted 

games, festivities and friendly but sometimes 

fierce competition. 

What began as a concept 25 years ago has 

grown into an event that is anticipated well in 

advance by those who attend and compete. 

The games, intended to help improve the social 

situation for the Inuit of Nunavik, are in many 

ways still in their infancy. A spectator cannot 

help but see the great potential that the games 

hold for the future. 

The integrity of the games has been 

upheld and commercial undertones that would 

define a similar venue in the South do not exist, 

allowing the games to evolve in other ways that 

are good for its participants. According to the 

2009 director, Charlie Munick, who took part 

in the earlier years and still competes today, 

progress is marked by better equipment, better 

refereeing, and better understanding of the 

rules by the players. 

There was no shortage of drama for the 

spectators who packed the local community 

centre or for those who listened on the radio 

to hear Nunivak’s most talented athletes compete. 

During the quest for gold the energy and 

excitement in the gym reached fever pitch. The 

fans couldn’t stand in the building without 

feeling the rush of adrenaline, which intensified 

with each passing round of the sport 

of the day. 

Word quickly circulated through the community 

that Kangiqsualujjuaq had won the semi 

final match in volleyball and the championship 

match would soon begin. By midway through 

the first game, the walls of the building were 

lined thick with spectators and the seating area 

on the balcony was standing room only. This of 

course was a hometown crowd there to cheer 


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on its local heroes who would soon be elevated 

to legendary status for their thrilling victory 

over Kangiqsujuaq. The crowd had come to 

make noise on this night and their team gave 

them exactly what they wanted. 

When one of the team’s young star players, 

David Jake Annanack, was asked if he had 

played in volleyball tournaments before he 

noted that he “had medalled several times”. 

Another winning teammate, Charlie 

Munick, recalled the events of that sunny summer 

evening and the passion in his voice is 

elevated as he tells of goose bumps rushing 

across his skin. “It really was a great feeling to 

win the gold finally, in my home town and in 

front of all those fans. It took that pressure off 

that had been building inside for so long. You 

play and play but you’re never sure if you’ll ever 

make it to the top.” Our conversation is ending 

and he pauses: “I always told my teammates 

that I would retire after winning the gold but 

now that I have won I’m not so sure. I’m still 

in good shape. I’ll think I’ll be back again to 

defend our title.” 

When the mayor made his remarks during 

the opening ceremonies he stressed his 

wishes to his listeners, that everyone involved 

make new friends and enjoy themselves. The 

games function to help break the sense of 

isolation that residents of the Nunavik communities 

might feel. Certainly this winter, there 

will be stories told of past heroics, and a dream 

of warmer months to come, when the games 

will begin again. 

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Name: Andrea Brazeau 

Date of birth: March 5 th , 1997 

Home community: Kangiqsualujjuaq 

Place of birth: Kangiqsualujjuaq 

Favourite people: Pamela and Julia 

Favourite food: Spaghetti 

Favourite sport: Hockey 

Occupation: Secondary-one student 

Future goal: To go to college 

Toughest challenge: Playing hockey against good 

players 

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Burning Smiles 

in the Frozen Land 

By Marie Kirouac-Poirier 

On Friday February 27 th , 2009, 18 young 

Montrealers from Sophie-Barat High School 

with their teacher, Éric Laforest along with 

their guide, *Lyne St-Louis travelled to Inukjuak 

with the goal of bringing closer the two cultures 

and discovering the beauty of diversity. 

Landing there at 1:30 PM, the temperature was 

-51 C with the windshield factor. 

When I close my eyes, I still see this infinite 

white stretch of land, which intimidates 

with its greatness. I still smell this cold and 

dry air that burns your skin unexpectedly. A 

comfortable yet dangerous cold. In this vast 

Arctic region, I realized that nature is greater 

than everything. 

Three weeks before our planned 

date, we still were not sure if we 

were going to leave because of 

the high cost of our adventure. 

Suddenly, we are informed that Air 

Inuit will make our dream come 

true with an important reduction 

on our seats. 

The fast pace 

at which this 

trip was organized 

gives me the 

impression that it 

never happened; 

that it was only 

a dream. Three 

weeks before our 

planned date, we 

still were not sure if we were going to leave 

because of the high cost of our adventure. 

Suddenly, we are informed that Air Inuit will 

make our dream come true with an important 

reduction on our seats. Then, one after the 

other, Inuit people and organizations offered 

us their support to make this trip unforgettable. 

A Kativik School Board house was lent to 

lynne- st-louis 

us for the week and some people of Inukjuak 

started planning activities for us. 

We found that a precious desire to share 

their knowledge and culture is strongly alive 

in the Inuit. On a freezing afternoon, four 

patient and determined Inuit guides us ice 

fishing. In sleighs pulled by skidoos, the 20 of 

us were just breath taken by the arctic beauty 

of the Hudson Bay. The following days we visited 

women gathered for sewing, were invited 

in the qarmak where women were making 

kamiks, helped men that showed us to make 

igloos which we had the privilege to sleep 

in, and went on a tour of the Avataq Cultural 

Institute’s local museum. Inuit students taught 

us how to make bannock and play Inuit games 

at the school. The childcare centre trusted us 

to help out with children. So much attention 

and time devoted for us. 

When I close my eyes, I see warm smiles 

and sparkling eyes filled with generosity. I still 

hear giggles and surprised whispers blowing 

softly like the wind on a crisp icy surface. This 

dream, becoming reality, would have never 

happened without all the support we received. 

A very special “nakurmiik” to the people from 

Inukjuak and to Air Inuit. 

*Lyne St-Louis is a trainer for the members of 

Nunavik’s Justice Committees. 

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Date of birth: October 1 st , 1988 

Place of birth: Kuujjuaq 

Home Community: Kuujjuaq 

Favorite people: My girlfriend Dawn Forrest 

and my family 

Favorite Food: Frozen arctic charr 

Favorite Sport: Hockey 

Occupation: Local hockey trainer 

Future Goal: Director of the hockey program 

Toughest challenge: My daily workout 

Pet Peeve: Ignorant people 


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National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation 

Over the years the National Aboriginal Achievement 

Foundation (NAAF) has become the largest non-governmental 

funding body for Inuit, First Nations, and Métis 

post secondary students across Canada. They provide 

financial assistance in the form of bursaries and scholarships 

to over 600 Aboriginal students every year. 

Since its inception, NAAF has awarded $32-million 

to over 8400 students. 

These bursaries and scholarships are 

made possible with money provided by private 

companies as well as the federal and other governments 

in Canada. The awarding is governed 

by certain conditions, but many are available to 

all Aboriginal students. While most of the scholarships 

and bursaries are awarded annually, there 

are deadlines for making the necessary applications. 

These are usually in the spring and/or fall 

of each year. 

The bursaries and scholarships are organized 

into four major categories as follows: 1) Post-Secondary 

Education, 2) Fine Arts Bursary Awards Program, 3) 

Aboriginal Health Careers, and 4) Oil & Gas Aboriginal 

Trades & Technology. 

Go to their web site at: www.naaf.ca/scholarships, or 

contact Rachel Hill at 1-800-329-9780, ext. 020. 

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www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/seniors 

“New Horizons” 

The federal government’s “New Horizons” program for 

seniors has been around for a number years, and the recent 

federal budget indicated that an additional 

$10-million will be spent over two years to 

support this initiative. The program was 

established to fund projects that improve 

the quality of life for seniors by enabling 

them to share their knowledge, wisdom, 

and experiences with others, by improving 

facilities for seniors' activities, and by raising 

awareness of elder abuse. It provides 

non-profit organizations with grants up to 

$25,000 for community-based projects. It 

also provides contribution funding of up 

to $250,000 for regional or national projects 

that raise awareness of the abuse of older 

adults. They have issued a “call for proposals” 

with the deadline for Quebec anticipated to be September 

17th, 2010. Call 1-800-277-9914, or visit their web site at: 

www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/seniors 

Bob mesher 

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Polar Bear Aerial Survey Development 

An aerial survey of the Foxe Basin polar bear subpopulation during 

August and September 2009, led by the Government of Nunavut 

and the University of Minnesota in partnership with the Makivik, 

Parks Canada, and local hunting and trapping organizations, 

represents a significant step in the development of 

less invasive ways to monitor polar bear numbers. 

Biologists often have used methods that require the 

capture of bears to estimate population abundance. Now 

a prime benefit of aerial surveys is that they do not require 

bear capture and handling. Because they may be completed 

in a single season, aerial surveys may enable more rapid 

monitoring of polar bear populations. 

Scientists flew more than 40,000 kilometres along 

coastal and inland areas of Foxe Basin over the course of 

the helicopter-based study. The Foxe Basin subpopulation 

boundaries extend from the Hudson Bay shore of Nunavik, 

northward to the Fury and Hecla Strait that separates Baffin 

Island from the Melville Peninsula. Because the research was 

completed during the late summer, ice-free season, virtually 

all the bears were confined to land. Observers sighted 

816 polar bears across Foxe Basin and recorded their age, 

sex, and body condition. The final estimate of Foxe Basin 

bears will be based on the number seen, a calculation of 

the number not seen, and an extrapolation to areas that were not 

surveyed. 

The trickiest part of an aerial survey is estimating the number 

of bears that was missed. Many people have worked on solutions 

to this issue, and we are using a combination of methods that 

barrie ford 

appears to be highly accurate. In the past, 

polar bear aerial surveys have had largely 

mixed results so we’re very encouraged by 

the Foxe Basin data. 

This research will contribute to the 

development of an aerial survey method 

that can be used elsewhere in the Arctic. 

Information will also help to identify potential 

hotspots for human-polar bear conflict. 

The new information gathered during the 

aerial survey will be very valuable as we 

assess harvest sustainability, and it will 

provide baseline data to understand the 

effects of proposed developments and 

shipping. 

While the aerial survey technique will 

help scientists collect information on polar 

bear numbers, it is still important to gather 

data on body condition, birth and death 

rates, and the effects of climate change. 

Thus, the aerial survey method may not 

eliminate the need to capture and handle 

polar bears to meet conservation mandates. 

seth stapleton

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Ian’s Jet Ride. 

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Baby Ian was born on December 9 th , 2009 and 

was the youngest passenger onboard Air Inuit’s 

first scheduled jet service flight from Montreal to 

Puvirnituq on December 14 th , 2009. His parents 

are Moses and Katsuak Surusilak. 

sammy Kudluk 


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Parking one of Air Inuit’s Hawker Sidley 748 

aircraft that are being phased out to be 

replaced by the sleeker Dash 8 fleet. 

Bob mesher

Makivik Magazine Issue 90

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