Over the past several years, the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) has been working to strengthen our overall governance structure to better reflect Inuit values, traditions and ways of knowing as prepare for self-government.
NCC’s Governing Council approved a new Citizenship Law in February 2024 that further enhances our integral, fair and transparent process for individuals to be recognized as, and be NunatuKavut citizens. Click here to download a copy of the Citizenship Law.
CRITERIA FOR CITIZENSHIP
There are two categories of citizenship:
RESIDENT CITIZEN
A Resident Citizen is a person of Inuit descent who lives in one of NunatuKavut’s designated areas in Labrador for six months of the year or more.
Resident Citizens are entitled to all the rights, benefits, and privileges of NunatuKavut citizenship, and may not hold full membership in another Indigenous organization.
NON-RESIDENT CITIZEN
A Non-Resident Citizen is a person of Inuit descent who does not currently reside in designated areas in NunatuKavut, but maintains meaningful connections with members living there.
Non-Resident Citizens are also not permitted to hold full membership in another Indigenous organization.
NEW MEMBER/CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION
Applicants can now complete membership applications online for direct submission to NCC’s membership clerk. Please click here to start your online application today. Please note that there are no longer processing fees for new applications.
Application forms can also be downloaded and forwarded by email to membership@nunatukavut.ca. If you have any questions or need help with the form, please contact our Senior Membership Administrator, Sonya Blake, at 709-702-7840.
Note: Completed membership application may also be mailed, scanned or dropped-off at a NCC office near you (see our contact page for details).
Please print the application on legal paper (11″ X 14″) if possible.
Please note we do not require original copies of supporting documents (photocopies are strongly encouraged).
Citizenship Card Renewal
Citizenship cards expire after five years, with card renewal notices sent three months in advance. This ensures that your contact information is kept up to date and that any missing documentation is submitted.
Please check the expiry date on your card and, if you haven’t received a renewal letter and form, please contact our membership clerk at mgroves@nunatukavut.ca or 1-709-702-7841.
If your card is due to expire during a time you know you may need to use it, please apply early to ensure as little wait time as possible.
Applicants can complete citizenship card renewals online for direct submission to NCC’s membership clerk. Please click here to start your online renewal form today. Don’t forget to also send in an updated photo to accompany your application. Not sending a photo may result in a delay in processing. Please email the photo to mgroves@nunatukavut.ca.
Card Replacement or Address Change
If your card has been lost or stolen or if you need to change the address you have on file with NCC, please contact:
Mabel Groves
Membership Clerk
E. mgroves@nunatukavut.ca
T. 1-709-702-7841
OR
Sonya Blake
Senior Membership Administrator
E. membership@nunatukavut.ca
T. 709-702-7840
Membership Enquiries
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