Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)

Inuit Nunangat University Announces Main Campus Location, Major Inuit Contributions “Today’s announcement of Arviat as the location of the main campus of Inuit Nunangat University is the beginning of a long-term partnership to build an institution rooted in Inuit self-determination, ...

Inuit Nunangat University Announces Main Campus Location, Major Inuit Contributions

www.itk.ca/inuit-nunang...

ITK is seeking proposals from experienced consultants or firms to develop a comprehensive Technology Infrastructure Strategy and Operations Master Plan to guide Inuit Nunangat University's technology and connectivity investments over the next decade.

www.itk.ca/work/request...

Vatican artifacts gifted by Pope Francis return to Canada The return of these items was the wish of Pope Francis before his passing. It is a significant step in the process of reconciliation and follows the historic apology by His Holiness in 2022 for the Ca...

www.itk.ca/vatican-arti...

How the mission to reclaim this Inuvialuit kayak from the Vatican led to the repatriation of 62 artifacts | CBC News This kayak is distinctive, from the Inuvialuit region of the western Arctic, and one of only a handful of its kind still in existence. It's been held by the Vatican Museums for 100 years, but is being...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Vatican artifacts gifted by Pope Francis return to Canada Leaders of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council as well as the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops will welcome t...

www.itk.ca/vatican-arti...

www.itk.ca/projects/inu...

ITK receives new government’s first budget with cautious optimism November 4, 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami welcomes Budget 2025 references to Inuit, including support for Inuit Nunangat University, $1B

www.itk.ca/itk-receives...

10-year Costing and Analysis of Infrastructure in Inuit Nunangat In December 2021, the Government of Canada committed to closing the Inuit Nunangat infrastructure gap by 2030. This report supports those efforts by outlining the areas where Inuit Treaty Organization...

This 10-year Costing & Analysis of Infrastructure in Inuit Nunangat report supports outlines the areas where Inuit recommend prioritizing investment.
It presents 79 projects identified as priorities over the next 10 years based on urgency & feasibility.
www.itk.ca/ten-year-cos...

President Obed testified at the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development Oct. 9 regarding Canada's Arctic Strategy. "#Inuit are the foremost experts on the Arctic, and Canada would not be an Arctic state without us," Obed said. parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

More than 7,000 Inuit attended residential school. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential school system, and honour Inuit resilience.

Residential School Survivor Support Line 1-866-925-4419

Uqautivavut gavamakkut piliriluttik angirsimajaminik piviqqaqtitaulutik Inuit surusiit namanaaqtukkut ammalu naamagiitumik pijunnaqtitaulutik aaniaqqarnangitulirinirmut, inulirinirmut ammalu iliniarnirmut ikajuqtaunirmik.

Annirijavut is Inuktut for Those We Cherish. Ahead of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we call on the government to honour its commitment to ensure Inuit children have timely and equal access to essential health, social and educational support, like the Inuit Child First Initiative.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

More than 7,000 Inuit children attended residential schools.

Annirijavut means "those we cherish and protect" in Inuktut.

Residential School Survivor Support Line 1-866-925-4419

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting Delegates meet in Cambridge Bay Directors and Delegates renewed their commitment to uphold Inuit rights and self-determination through shared priorities

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting Delegates meet in Cambridge Bay
www.itk.ca/itk-board-of...
Delegates, left to right: Dean (Manny) Arey, Herb Nakimayak, Jeremy Tunraluk, Natan Obed, Johannes Lampe, Duane Smith, Gwen Natsiq, Melinda Gillis, David Dicker, Tom Evans

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami is pleased to present our 2024-2025 Annual Report and our 2024-2025 Audited Financial Statements presented at our Sept. 18, 2025, Annual General Meeting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
www.itk.ca/itk-2024-202...

ArcticNet 2025: Inuit Recognition Award and Inuit Travel Fund ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting takes place in Calgary, Alberta, December 15-18. You can nominate Inuit researchers for a recognition award or to have their travel expenses covered.

DEADLINE OCTOBER 1!
Nominate Inuit researchers to receive awards and be recognized at ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary, December 15-18, 2025.
www.itk.ca/arcticnet-20...

YouTube video by Drumbeats - Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast Arctic Infrastructure Billions: Natan Obed on Canada's Largest Indigenous Investment Territory

On the latest episode of Drumbeats, a Canadian Indigenous investment podcast, ITK President Natan Obed talks about how structured Indigenous partnerships across 40% of Canada’s land area are creating multi-billion dollar investment opportunities in the Arctic.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Vs...

Feds risk missing deadline for reducing tuberculosis rates in Inuit communities ‘ Tuberculosis rates remain high in Nunavik, despite a 2018 pledge to halve rates by 2025 and eradicate the disease by 2030.

www.itk.ca/feds-risk-mi...

ITK Announces Certified Candidates for 2025 Presidential Election ITK will host its presidential election on September 18, 2025, following ITK’s Annual General Meeting to be held in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

www.itk.ca/itk-announce...

ITK President Natan Obed presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Julia Haogak Ogina Aug. 13 to honour her contribution to revitalizing Inuktut language & culture. Nakurmiik for your incredible work, Julia.

ITK Pre-Budget Submission 2025 The Government of Canada has an opportunity through Budget 2025 to set forth a clear vision and commitment to develop its Arctic territory by bringing Inuit Nunangat into the rest of the country

ITK Pre-Budget Submission 2025 www.itk.ca/itk-pre-budg...

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Opens Nomination Period for Presidential Election ITK will host its presidential election on September 18, 2025 ITK will host its presidential election on September 18, 2025, following ITK’s Annual General Meeting to be held in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

www.itk.ca/itk-opens-no...

ArcticNet 2025: Inuit Recognition Award and Inuit Travel Fund ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting takes place in Calgary, Alberta, December 15-18. You can nominate Inuit researchers for a recognition award or to have their travel expenses covered.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
Nominate Inuit researchers to receive travel awards and be recognized at ArcticNet’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary, December 15-18, 2025.
www.itk.ca/arcticnet-20...

Inuit population and research progam Ι ArcticNet Learn about INRP, an Inuit-led, governed and directed research program funding projects in all four regions of Inuit Nunangat.

Do you have an idea on how to better your community? Inuit Qaujisarnimut Pilirijjutit Call for Proposals is now open! Application deadline: August 25, 2025 arcticnet.ca/inuit-qaujis...
Information webinar 2pm July 8. Join here: us02web.zoom.us/j/86747076709

Learning from Inuit knowledge systems will enhance our creativity and enrich our understanding of good governance, cooperation, well-being, technology, and nature. #Nakurmiik Natan Obed and all at @inuittapiriit.bsky.social and all in the community for your leadership 🙌

Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast,… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast, call for consults nationalnewswatch.com/2025/06/16/i...

President Obed appeared as a witness at the Committee of the Whole June 16, where the Senate considered Bill C5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.

senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

Request for Proposals (RFP): Chief Returning Officer Project Background ITK is inviting proposals from qualified candidates with: A strong understanding of Inuit Nunangat, including Inuit governance structures;...

ITK is seeking a Chief Returning Officer to manage and oversee all aspects of the 2025 Presidential Election. The deadline to apply is June 27.
www.itk.ca/work/request...

ITK Board expresses hope for sustained collaboration following election, cabinet announcement ITK Board expresses hope for sustained collaboration following federal election Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s Board of Directors welcomed the appointment of a new Federal Cabinet during their meeting in Ottawa on May 14 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s Board of Directors welcomed the appoin...

www.itk.ca/itk-board-ex...

Ullumiuliqquk Tapiriit! Ilinni takugumaniaqqugut Kanataup Tauturannaaqvingani quviasuutiqaqtilluta Inuit iliqqusingani, sivuliqtinginni, atausiuqatigiinninginnilu!

Takugunnasiniarivuti Inunni NAC Kipnes Tauturannaagutingagut unnuk. Quviasuutigilavut sannginivut nunalimiutauqatigiinivullu.

Atii!