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Statement on Tumbler Ridge tragedy

President Todd Russell issued the following statement today on the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge this week: The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) and all our people join with the Nation in mourning the unfathomable loss of life during Tuesday’s

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Heritage Window Repair Workshops

Join us in Cartwright as we learn from carpenter and heritage repair specialist Chris Hogan of HeritageNL on how to restore traditional wooden windows. The workshop aims to pass on time-honoured skills, raise awareness of the cultural practice of hand-built

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2024 - 2019

Christmas message from President Russell

ullukut friends, Inovia is upon us once again! This is a special time of year. A time of hope and reflection, to be with family and kin, and to celebrate one another and the beautiful land which we call home. NunatuKavut Inuit are connected by a shared system

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NunatuKavut Community Council represented at historic announcement on Churchill Falls Hydroelectric deal; looking forward to early engagement and negotiations

St. John’s, NL, December 12, 2024 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today issued the following statement on the Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec historic announcement on a Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement: “NCC was honoured to be personally invited by Premier Furey to the announcement. While

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Call for Models & Designers

NCC is looking for aspiring models and designers to participate in an Inuit Fashion Show at our 2025 Annual General Assembly on January 31, 2025, in Charlottetown. Want to know more? Please contact: Holly Clarke709-899-3402holly_greenleaves@hotmail.com

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NunatuKavut Community Council signs successor agreement with NL Hydro

The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) have signed a six-year Relationship Framework Agreement (RFA).   The RFA demonstrates a strengthened relationship between NCC and NL Hydro. It includes many shared objectives that speak to the two parties continuing to move forward in

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Expression of Interest: SAR Team

The NunatuKavut Community Council is seeking an Expression of Interest from people from the Port Hope Simpson and Charlottetown areas to form a Search and Rescue team, which will utilize the Community Boat stationed in Port Hope Simpson. We require folks who are familiar with the geographical area

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NunatuKavut elects new Governing Council

The preliminary results of the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) 2024 General Election were released by the Returning Officer following the close of the election on November 7. The elected seats include the President, Councillors representing NCC’s designated areas and a Youth Councillor. Some were declared elected by acclamation

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2024 General Election Preliminary Results

Position/Area Name Election President Todd Russell (Incumbent) By acclamation Councillor for Area 1: Straits (1 position) Dexter Flynn By acclamation Councillor for Area 2: Battle Harbour (1 position) Roy Mangrove (Incumbent) By vote Councillor for Area 3: Bolsters Rock to Spear Point(2 positions) Boyce Turnbull (Incumbent)Cyril Campbell (Incumbent)

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2024 General Election FAQs

When is the election? Voting will open by electronic ballot at 8:00 a.m. AST on October 30. Voting will remain open until 8:00 p.m. AST on November 7, which is election day. How do I vote? Option 1By telephone: 1-866-530-3130 Option 2Online:www.nccelection.simplyvoting.com Option 3In person: At one of

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Earlier today, President Todd Russell was proud to deliver an address to a gathered crowd that included Premier John Hogan, KC, Minister Lisa Dempster, and other distinguished guests. Together with the Honourable Dr. Scott Reid, Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation and Minister for Environment and Climate Change, they joined representatives of the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC), including Governing Councillor Jeanette Russell (Area 7: All of Canada outside NunatuKavut), to unveil a powerful new artwork honouring NunatuKavut Inuit.