NunatuKavut Community Council Lanches Then. Now. Forever. Campaign, Marking 40 Years of Governance
We are proud to announce the official launch of our Then. Now. Forever. campaign, commemorating 40 years as an Indigenous governing body representing the Inuit of NunatuKavut.
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National Indigneous Peoples Message from President Russell
ullukut ilonnasi [ee-loon-nah-see], good day, everyone! On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate all the Indigenous peoples of this land and who we are as NunatuKavut Inuit. It is an opportunity to reflect on
Media statement: NunatuKavut Community Council deeply disappointed in provincial government cancellation of contract for new school for Cartwright
HAPPY VALLEY–GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, June 4, 2026 – NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell issued the following statement after yesterday’s announcement from the provincial government that the construction contract for a new school in
High Efficiency Woodstove (HEWS) Program Update: Expanded to Improve Access in NunatuKavut
NCC has improved our High Efficiency Woodstove (HEWS) Program for NunatuKavut to increase access for community members — now including eligible communities in the Labrador Straits area! There is a limited supply of woodstoves and applications will be assessed on priority levels, but this
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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
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
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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
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 intersecting STEM and Indigenous culture. Financial support may be available for travel, food
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.