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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Request for Proposal (RFP): Food Sharing Building Retrofit — Port Hope Simpson
PROJECT # 2510-001-ENR The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) is inviting qualified NunatuKavut businesses to submit quotes for retrofit work on our Food Sharing Building, located at 82-84 Pioneer Street, Port Hope Simpson, NL. This project
External: NL Home Heating Supplement Program – 2025 Applications Now Open
Residents across Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply for the 2025 Home Heating Supplement Program. This program provides financial assistance between $200 and $500 to eligible households that directly incur costs for furnace or stove
Report Your Wildlife Sightings for a Chance to Win!
Every month, NCC will draw names of people who report their wildlife sightings through our new Survey123 form — giving you a chance to win prizes while helping protect the species that share our lands
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2024 SPRING BIRD/EGG HARVEST AND CONSERVATION GUIDELINES
Revised April 10, 2024 The following Spring Bird/Egg Harvest and Conservation Guidelines have been developed based on a combined knowledge of the land and wildlife and are designed to encourage a traditional lifestyle in a
HELPING YOU BECOME ACTIVE FOR LIFE!
NCC is inviting members in the upper Lake Melville area to participate in a FREE 4-week exercise program called “Active For Life”. It’s a falls risk and prevention program, tailored to seniors and people with
HELPING YOU BECOME ACTIVE FOR LIFE!
NCC is inviting members in the upper Lake Melville area to participate in a FREE 4-week exercise program called “Active For Life”. It’s a falls risk and prevention program, tailored to seniors and people with
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Treaty Day August 21, 2024
We invite you to join us on August 21, 2024, in Mary’s Harbour, NunatuKavut, to celebrate the British-Inuit Treaty of 1765. We have planned a day filled with exciting activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Please note that all activities are held at the Raymond C.
NunatuKavut Inuit Prepared To Go To Court To Defend Vital Commercial Northern Cod Fishery
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, August 15, 2024 – NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell today issued the following statement reiterating support of the management decision made by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on the Commercial Northern Cod Fishery: “The reopening of the commercial cod fishery
Aging Well At Home Grant
There is external funding available for seniors from Aging Well at Home. There is a $400 grant available by contacting: Aging Well at Home Website: https://wellbeingnl.ca/ Email: aging.well@centralhealth.nl.ca Tel: (709) 651-6273 There is also a grant for food and heat of $500 that you will automatically qualify for
Call for Submissions – Mural Artists
Project Description The Town of Cartwright, with support from the Sandwich Bay 50+ Club, Sandwich Bay Community Hub, and the NunatuKavut Community Council, is looking to commission a site-specific mural to be painted on an exterior wall of the Marion Centre at 3A Low Road. The mural will
Canada Day Message from President Russell
July 1st is a special day for Canada. From the coastlines to far inland, Canadians come together to celebrate the day Canada was founded. While as a nation state we are still young, we have a long, rich history that can be traced back thousands of years to
NunatuKavut Community Council welcomes historic decision from DFO on the reopening of the commercial northern cod fishery
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, June 26, 2024 – NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell today issued the following statement on the recent management decision made by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) on the Commercial Northern Cod Fishery: “This is a historic day. The reopening of
National Indigenous Peoples Day Message from President Russell
Ullukut – good day my friends. Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a time to recognize and lift up our people, the Inuit of NunatuKavut, and all Indigenous peoples for their strength and resilience. For Indigenous peoples, it allows us to speak our truth, tell our
COMMUNITY RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
Join NCC’s Research, Education and Culture (REC) department for an upcoming community engagement session in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on July 2, 2024NCC Head Office200 Kelland Drive Learn about the work happening in the REC department, provide your feedback, and help identify community priorities
Media Advisory: NunatuKavut Community Council President hosts news conference on Federal Court win on MOU rights and recognition process with Canada
NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) President Todd Russell, alongside members of the Governing Council, will be hosting a virtual news conference today. He will discuss the Federal Court decision released on June 12, 2024, which upholds the Memorandum of Understanding with Canada on NCC’s Recognition of Indigenous Rights and
NunatuKavut Community Council celebrates unequivocal win in federal court on rights and recognition MOU
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, June 12, 2024 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) commends the Federal Court for its decision affirming the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD) between NCC and the Government of Canada. The Federal Court decision says that
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.