NunatuKavut Community Council celebrates 40 Years at Annual General Assembly
HAPPY VALLEY–GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, February 27, 2026 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) is marking 40 years of governance, growth, leadership, and service to the Inuit of central and southern Labrador at its Annual General Assembly on Feb 27-28. NCC will be launching a public-facing campaign at the AGA called Then. Now. Forever., which honours our ancestors while looking ahead to future generations. The AGA will celebrate NunatuKavut Inuit through cultural events and meaningful conversations that encourage us to look back on the past 40 years and consider both the opportunities and challenges ahead. Registration will open at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27. -30- See photos attached: NunatuKavut Community Council meeting, February 26, 2026. Council members gather ahead of the Annual General Assembly (AGA) and following community meetings held throughout south and central Labrador as part of the AGA process. To learn more about NCC and NunatuKavut Inuit, please visit our website at www.nunatukavut.ca and we invite you to check out our new Story Map page which helps tell our story. Please also join in the conversation at facebook.com/nunatukavutX/Twitter @nunatukavut Instagram @nunatukavutinuit NCC Media Contact: Kelly Broomfield Chief Communications Officer T. 709-280-5965 E. communications@nunatukavut.ca
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Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area Story Map
This year, the Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area (MPA) celebrates 20 years of protecting one of Labrador’s most remarkable marine ecosystems. Established in 2005 through a partnership between the NunatuKavut Community Council, Fisheries and Oceans
Expression of Interest (EOI) – NCC Holiday Hampers
As the Holiday Season approaches the NunatuKavut Community Council understands how challenging this is for members living in Labrador who are on fixed incomes. The Holiday Hampers is a way to relieve some anxiety and
Expression of Interest (EOI): NunatuKavut Inuit Health Forum on End-of-Life Care
Reference Number: NCCEOI1125 About the Opportunity The Department of Health and Community Services (HCS) is inviting Expressions of Interest from individuals who wish to contribute to an upcoming in‑person event focused on End‑of‑Life Care, including
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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
NCC General Election 2024
Ullukut ilonnasi/Good day everyone, As we prepare for the NunatuKavut Community Council General Election 2024, we will be mailing out voter information letters. We encourage all citizens to ensure that their email and mailing addresses are current. If
2024 Indigenous Youth Gathering
Open to Grade 11 and 12 students who self-identify as Indigenous, the 2024 Indigenous Youth Gathering is a way for students to learn about education and career options in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, while
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NCC attends CAP’s 53rd Annual General Assembly; important resolutions adopted affirming NunatuKavut Inuit as Indigenous collective and condemning misinformation campaigns and exclusionary policies
A delegation from the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) attended the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ (CAP) 53rd Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Ottawa on September 20-21, 2024. The AGA brought together delegates from each of CAP’s 11 affiliates from across the country. The agenda included an overview of CAP’s
NunatuKavut Community Council announces date for General Election
The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today announced that the General Election of a new Governing Council will be held on November 7, 2024. The Governing Council seats up for election include the President, Councillors representing NCC’s designated areas and a Youth Councillor. The Vice-President and Member-at-Large positions are
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES IN CARTWRIGHT
EOI# 2409-001-EOI-COO 1.0 EOI Services 1.1 Background The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) is a rights-based governing body for approximately 6,000 NunatuKavut Inuit who reside primarily in south and central Labrador. NunatuKavut means “Our Ancient Land” and refers to the traditional territory of the Inuit who belong to this
Coast Guard Auxiliary Member Event
All Coast Guard Auxiliary members are invited to come out to a meet and greet with Mark Mes, Coast Guard’s Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Gary Ivany, Assistant Commissioner. Additionally, there will be other Canadian Coast Guard staff and members NCC’s Environment and Natural Resources department. Details below.
Virtual Poetry Book Launch
Virtual Launch of NunatuKavut Wellness Initiative Poetry Book on September 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. AST. Join the NunatuKavut Wellness Initiative team as they preview a poetry book that was created based upon anonymous sharing circle transcripts from community mental wellness work. We will be joined by a
ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program update
The ikajuKatigek Medical Transportation Program is a program intended to provide financial support to eligible full members of NCC to help alleviate some of the travel costs incurred to access specialized insured medical services. If you require NCC to book your medical travel, please notify one of our
New Changes In Citizenship Process
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
Goose Watch 2024
Goose Watch is important because it helps us to understand the migration, flock size, and movement of the geese, a culturally important species that play a large role in food security for our coastal communities in NunatuKavut.Submit your photos and sighting details via our social media and/or via
Inuttitut Online Class
ullukut, are you interested in learning Inuttitut? Join our virtual Inuttitut school (ilinniavik) at 6pm (NL time), Thursday (Donerstâg), September 12th, 2024. Open to all NCC members aged 16 and over. To register for this exciting class, please email Shandy Smith at ssmith@nunatukavut.ca The registration deadline is September
Notary Drop-In Service
The Labrador office of Public Legal Information will be hosting a Notary Drop-In on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at our office located at 45 Grenfell Street (the Scotia Bank Building). Anyone can bring in their documents that need to be signed along with
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.