Over the past several years, NCC has been working to strengthen our overall governance structure to better reflect our Inuit values, traditions and ways of knowing as we move toward an Inuit governing body and prepare for self-government.
A critical part of this has been the development of a new, values-based constitution that reflects our collective and individual rights and responsibilities to each other and all of our relations. A new Constitution will guide the spirit and intent of all the laws and decisions of Council and provide transparency and accountability around how NCC governs ourselves. This is an important step toward self-governance and self-determination.
This new Constitution was drafted following a series of extensive community consultations and engagement with our Governing Council. A resolution was passed by the Governing Council on October 29, 2023 that supports the adoption of the Constitution. A draft can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
It is being released to NCC members in accordance with the timelines set out in the old Constitution. It will be brought forward to NCC’s upcoming 2024 Annual General Assembly (AGA) for discussion and approval by the assembly. If approved, the old Constitution will be rescinded and the new one will be adopted and signed by the Governing Council.
If you have any questions on this draft Constitution, please contact:
Krista Oxford
Executive Manager, Office of Governance
T. 709-896-2659
E. koxford@nunatukavut.ca