Photo: KIA starts 35th AGM in CamBay

Flanked by members of his executive, Kitikmeot Inuit Association president Charlie Evalik opens the first day of the group’s three-day annual general meeting in Cambridge Bay on Oct. 18. According to audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, the KIA remains in a “very strong financial position” after “another strong year,” despite reductions in its annual transfer of money from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.. Expenses for KIA’s operations 2011-22 are expected to total about $5.3 million, according to budget information presented to the gathering. (PHOTO BY JANE GEORGE)