Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
75 Albert Street Suite 1101 K1P 5E7 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Vaccination has started in Salluit! They received the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 (see photos): - Jeannie Ilisituk is the first elder in Salluit to be ...vaccinated - First responders, Joanasie Yuliusie and Putulik Alaku - IHC senior nurses, Chantal Renaud and Marie-Jeanne Gignac Nurses responsible for the vaccination: Jessica Archambault and Marie-Philippe Groleau-Poiré COVID-19 causes serious complications and leads to deaths every day. Therefore, Nunavimmiut are encouraged to give careful consideration to the fact that the vaccine is an individual and collective solution in the fight against COVID-19. The NRBHSS and the IHC are currently doing everything to ensure that the vaccination takes place under the best conditions and in a completely safe manner. --- La vaccination a commencé à Salluit ! Ils ont reçu le vaccin Moderna contre la COVID-19 (voir photos): - Jeannie Ilisituk est la première aînée de Salluit à être vaccinée - Les premiers répondants, Joanasie Yuliusie et Putulik Alaku - Infirmières du CSI, Chantal Renaud et Marie-Jeanne Gignac Les infirmières responsables de la vaccination : Jessica Archambault et Marie-Philippe Groleau-Poiré La COVID-19 cause des conséquences graves et des décès tous les jours. Nous invitons donc tous les Nunavimmiut à envisager le vaccin comme une solution individuelle et collective dans la lutte contre la COVID-19. La Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux et le Centre de santé Inuulitsivik mettent actuellement tout en œuvre pour que la vaccination se déroule dans les meilleures conditions et en toute sécurité.

Tune in at 1 pm EST to see opening remarks by Natan Obed and others at the Symposium on Indigenous Languages: Building on Strengths and Successes.

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami participated in a national dialogue this week with representatives from Indigenous organizations, as well as provincial and territorial governments and the Government of Canada. In his opening address, ITK President Natan Obed said that systemic discrimination against Inuit in healthcare systems can only be curbed through systemic changes in the way governments administer healthcare services, as well as through major new investments in initiatives that reduce social and economic inequities linked to poor health outcomes.

Aujourd'hui, le ministre Steven Guilbeault est honoré de se joindre aux dirigeants Perry Bellegarde de l'Assemblée des Premières Nations, Natan Obed de Inuit Ta...piriit Kanatami et Clément Chartier du Ralliement National des Métis pour ouvrir le Symposium sur les langues autochtones - Miser sur les forces et les succès. Regardez ici, à partir de 13 h https://livestream.com/accounts/30081430/events/9496415 Assembly of First Nations/Assemblee des premieres Nations Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Métis National Council Natan Obed Perry Bellegarde

ITK was delighted that President Natan Obed could join @JanePhilpott and distinguished panelists last week to discuss resiliency and mental wellbeing. #BellLetsTalk

Chartered planes. A water taxi. Sleds. A massive effort has helped give Alaska one of the highest vaccination rates in the country with rural and Indigenous residents getting access to shots at levels that meet, or even exceed, those in Alaska's cities.

We are proud to share with our community that one of our King Air 350 has just taken off from Montréal with the first 1000 doses of the MODERNA vaccine on board..., which will be distributed in the 14 communities of Nunavik. A special thank you to our dedicated Air Inuit team members that ensure the air transportation and to the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services that coordinates the logistics. Doses will continue to depart regularly to Nunavik in the coming weeks, depending on vaccine availability. Nous sommes fiers de vous annoncer que l'un de nos King Air 350 vient de décoller de Montréal avec à son bord, les 1000 premières doses du vaccin MODERNA qui seront distribuées dans les 14 communautés du Nunavik. Un grand merci à l'équipe dévouée d'Air Inuit qui assure le transport aérien ainsi qu'à la Régie régionale de la santé et des services sociaux du Nunavik qui coordonne la logistique. Des doses continueront de partir régulièrement vers le Nunavik dans les prochaines semaines, selon la disponibilité du vaccin.

Sanaugaqtalirjuaraaluk ammalu taissumanisarnit pitalialuk tamaani #InuitNunangat. Maanna, Inuit unikkaaqattaliqtut. Eena Angmarlik uvattinnik takutittijuq nuvirsarvimmit Panniqtuumi, taanna sanajinut nunagijaummat piujuutialunnit nuvirsagaliusuunut pijjutiqaqtunit unikkaanit uniqqaaqtuanillu. #. , . , . There is an abundance of art and history in #InuitNunangat. Now, Inuit are sharing their stories. Ena Angmarlik shows us the tapestry studio in Pangnirtung, home to artists in the community with beautiful tapestries that depict stories and legends.

COVID-19 Vaccine News Nunavik expects to receive the first vaccine doses in the next few days or weeks. It is important to protect the persons most at risk... of getting infected with COVID-19 without delay. The immunization process will follow the order of priority below: 1 Priority #1: People at greatest risk of COVID-19 complications. - Patients in long-term care facilities - Residents of elders’ homes - Persons aged 55 and older with an mental or physical impairment or lacking autonomy (certain people receiving home care) - Employees of the health and social services network in direct contact with vulnerable clients, as well as first responders and the crews of Air Inuit COVID flights - All Nunavimmiut aged 70 and older 2 Priority #2: People at moderate risk of COVID-19 complications. - Residents and employees of specialized mental-health institutions - Nunavimmiut aged 55 to 70 - Other workers of the health and social services network (social workers, youth-protection interveners, receptionists, etc.) in frequent and close contact with the public 3 Priority #3: All Nunavimmiut aged 18 to 55 who wish to be vaccinated. More information on the vaccination campaign for the general population (priority #3) will follow. ___ Actualités vaccin COVID-19 Nous attendons de recevoir les premières doses de vaccins dans les prochains jours ou semaines. Il est important de protéger au plus vite les personnes les plus à risque de tomber malades de la COVID-19. L’immunisation est prévue dans cet ordre de priorité : 1 Priorité n1 : Les personnes les plus à risque de complications - Les patients des établissements de soins de longue durée - Les résidents des maisons pour aînés - Les personnes de 55 ans et plus souffrant de déficiences intellectuelles ou physiques, ou qui sont en perte d'autonomie (certains bénéficiaires de Home Care) - Les employés du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux en contact direct avec ces clients vulnérables, ainsi que les premiers répondants, et les équipages d' avion COVID d'Air Inuit - Tous les Nunavimmiut de 70 ans et plus 2 Priorité n2 : Personnes à risque modéré - Les résidents d’institutions spécialisées en santé mentale et le personnel soignant de ces établissements - Les Nunavimmiut de 55 à 70 ans - Les autres travailleurs du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux (travailleurs sociaux, protection de la jeunesse, réceptionnistes, etc.) en contact fréquent et étroit avec la population 3 Priorité n3 : - Tous les Nunavimmiut de 18 à 55 ans souhaitant être vaccinés Plus d’informations suivront sur la campagne d’immunisation destinée à toute la population (priorité n3).

Elder Willie Ford has become the first person in Labrador's Nunatsiavut region to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

On #BellLetsTalk day, and every day, remember that you matter and your mental health matters. Take care of your youself and the wellbeing of those close to you.

Aujatamaat, annaqattalauqtugut qujalijjutigivavut niqiit tamaanngat sijjangani kaattilluta niqigivalauqtavut. Jessica Arngak unikkaaqtuq surusiuniminingata missaanut, unikkaaqtuq uvattinnut nunaqqatingita tunnganarninginnik, uvattinillu ajurirsiujjilluni qanuq saggasuungummangaata ammuumajurnit Allaagiarmi. #InuitNunanngat , . , , . #. "Every summer, we survived thanks to the food from this shore when we were hungry." Jessica Arngak shares stories from her childhood, tells us about community kindness, and shows us how to dig clams at Allaagiaq. #InuitNunangat

Uaik! Takusimavigiit ittarnisaqarviit Miurita Tasirmi? Tabitha Mullin uqaqtuq nalunaikkutaummata tamauna aqqusaalaursimajunit qikiqtakkut taissumani. Tukisikkannilaurit taapitia unikkaatillugu qaujimajangita missanut ammalu qanuq nuna ikajuutiqasuungummangaaq isumanganut sailikkannirutigiqattasuurimmagu. #InuitNunangat ! ? . . # Wow! Have you seen the archeological sites at Marida Lake? Tabitha Mullin says they're evidence of groups that passed through the island. Learn more as Tabitha shares her knowledge and how the land helps her clear her mind. #InuitNunangat

Nain AngajukKâk Joe Dicker, Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe, and Nunatsiavut Minister of Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister (and Ordinary Member for Nain) Tony Andersen, receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Public Health nurses in Nain today.

Way to go Nain!

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is seeking a consultant(s) to undertake an environmental scan in collaboration with the National Inuit Suicide Prevention Strategy (NISPS) Working Group. These scans will help guide the development of trauma-informed care learning modules for professionals who work with Inuit students and youth. https://www.itk.ca/rfp-trauma-informed-care-environmental-/

2015-2017 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society Released (January 28, 2021 Iqaluit, Nunavut) On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.... (NTI) Acting President James Eetoolook today announced the release of the 2015-2017 Annual Report on the State of Inuit Culture and Society (SICS), entitled Resilience in Life, which focuses on pathways to reducing suicide in Nunavut. Some of our youth grow up believing that suicide is part of our culture. It is not. It is a symptom of colonization and on-going social and economic inequities that cause distress among too many Nunavut Inuit. Resilience in Life outlines a path forward to wellness based on Inuit-specific, evidence-based policy approaches, said Eetoolook The SICS report recommends that governments aim to create social equity among Nunavut Inuit by implementing Article 32 of the Nunavut Agreement to address persistent gaps in areas such as housing, formal education, food security, and health care. NTI encourages the Government of Nunavut and the Government of Canada take heed to recommendations in the report. The recommendations will require collaboration, resource sharing and thinking about broad approaches to our shared goal. The report has been provided to the Premier of Nunavut and the Prime Minister of Canada for the tabling of the annual report in the Nunavut Legislative Assembly and the Canadian House of Commons as required under Article 32.3.4 of the Nunavut Agreement. Past annual reports can be found by visiting NTIs website at www.tunngavik.com. For more information for Nunavut specific resources and other information, please visit www.inuusiq.com or Toll Free : 1-866-804-2782. This site also includes resources and education material Kamatsiaqtut Helpline is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-867-979-3333 or toll-free at 1-800-265-3333. The First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line can be reached at 1-855-242-3310, or the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-668-6868. #BellLetsTalk #ResilienceinLife https://www.tunngavik.com//2015-2017-annual-report-on-the/

Way to go Ulukhaktok!

We are so happy to be able to share these images!

Obed pointed to articles in the [UN Declaration] bill that state the action plan must address injustice and all forms of violence and discrimination against Indigenous peoples, and said his hope is that the process will empower Indigenous governments over their own affairs as partners with other governments. This is still a dream. This isn’t something that will just happen because of the legislation, Obed told the Star in early December.

Kanatamiut Inuit unikkaaqattaqtut unikkaanginnik qaujimajanginnillu qujagijaukkannirniarngata Inuit taissumani atuqattarsimajangit Kanatamiulimaanut. Takunnaarit Mary Kudlak uqaqatiqaqtillugu uvattinnik iqalugasunniup missanut Ukpilimmi qanigijangani Ulukhaktuup iqaluallunilu! #InuitNunangat . H ! #. Canadian Inuit are sharing stories and knowledge to create a greater appreciation of Inuit history among all Canadians. Watch as Mary Kudlak talks to us about fishing in Okpilik Lake near Ulukhaktok - she even catches a fish! #InuitNunangat

Inuit tamaanimiutausimalirngata nunami taimannganituqaaluk. Tamakkua unikkaat qaujitittijjutigijunnarattigu kasuumanittinnik nunamut imaanullu, ammaluttauq atuqattarsimajattinnut. Takunnaarsiuk Piita uqausiqaqtillugu quviagijaqallarinninganik Qamanirmik ilanginnut irngutanginnillu. #InuitNunanngat . , . . # Inuit have been on this land since time immemorial. These stories allow us to share our connections to the land and sea, as well as our histories. Watch as Peter shares his love of Qamaniq with his family and grandchildren. #InuitNunangat