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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 11d

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

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 11d

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.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 14d

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 (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 20d

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Board of Directors, Annual General Meeting Delegates meet in Cambridge Bay
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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 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

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 21d

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...

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 25d

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...

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.

www.itk.ca

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · 28d

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...

Arctic Infrastructure Billions: Natan Obed on Canada's Largest Indigenous Investment Territory

YouTube video by Drumbeats - Canadian Indigenous Investment Podcast

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Sep 5

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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.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jul 30

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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

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jul 7

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...

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.

www.itk.ca

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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.

arcticnet.ca

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Anoush F. Terjanian (elle/she/ան) @anoush-ft.bsky.social · Jun 17

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 🙌

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jun 17

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.

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Senate sitting no. 11

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · Jun 16

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

Indigenous leaders tell Senate major projects bill moving too fast,…

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jun 17

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...

Senate sitting no. 11

senparlvu.parl.gc.ca

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · Jun 5

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...

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;...

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 15

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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...

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 13

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

Takugunnasiniarivuti Inunni NAC Kipnes Tauturannaagutingagut unnuk. Quviasuutigilavut sannginivut nunalimiutauqatigiinivullu.

Atii!

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 13

Today is Tapiriit! We hope to see you at the National Arts Centre for a celebration of Inuit culture, leadership and unity!

Don't miss your opportunity to see Inuit on the NAC Kipness Lantern tonight. Let's celebrate strength and community.

Atii! Lets go!!

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 12

Qauppauliqquk!

Uvattini ilaugit May 13 Kanataup Tauturannaaqvingani puigurnangittuni niritilluta, tusarannaaqtilluta, mumiqtitautillutalu Juno-taaqsimajumut Elisapie! Tapiriit tukiqaqpuq atausiuqatigiirnirmit, atausiuqatigiiluta quviasuutiqarta!

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 12

Tomorrow is the night!

Join us May 13 at the National Arts Centre for an unforgettable evening of country food, Inuit performances, and special set by Juno award winner Elisapie! Tapiriit means united, let's celebrate together!

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) @inuittapiriit.bsky.social · May 8

ITK President Natan Obed presented UvagutTV Managing Director Lucy Tulugarjuk with the King Charles III Medal May 7. Tulugarjuk is a well known & respected actor & director & is featured in the upcoming Hollywood film Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Alianait!