Ottawa, Ontario - The Government of Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and the Government of Nunavut.
Recognizing and implementing Inuit rights under the Nunavut Agreement is key to advancing economic reconciliation and renewing the Inuit-Crown relationship.
The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree; the President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Jeremy Tunraluk; and the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, signed an Implementation Contract (the Contract) under the Nunavut Agreement for the next 10 years - this milestone Contract will positively impact Nunavut Inuit and provide support for a self-determined future.
The Contract provides a 10-year funding blueprint to implement the commitments made under the Nunavut Agreement. It includes historic investments of $1.5 billion from 2024 to 2034, and $77.6 million per year of ongoing funding. This funding will support Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Government of Nunavut, the five Institutions of Public Government (including three Regional Wildlife Organizations and 27 Hunters and Trappers Organizations), and Pilimmaksaivik (Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut).
The Contract reflects and supports the priorities of Nunavut Inuit. Specifically, it will advance key obligations under the Nunavut Agreement, including skills training for Inuit employment in government and cultural programming through the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre. It will also better support the important work of the Nunavut Institutions of Public Government - a key part of the public government and resource management landscape in the territory.
It is also important to note that Arctic sovereignty is a priority for the country, and this includes ensuring that northern communities are strong, self-sufficient, and equipped with the resources they need to thrive. Investing in Inuit employment, cultural reclamation, and Inuit self-determination strengthens Canada's presence in the Arctic and upholds commitments to reconciliation and the Nunavut Agreement. By supporting these initiatives, we are not only advancing economic and social development in Nunavut but also reinforcing Canada's role as an Arctic nation with vibrant, resilient communities at its core.
It is part of our collective work to affirm and implement Inuit rights, and ensure a better, brighter future for all Nunavut Inuit.
