GN appoints IQ advisory council

The Government of Nunavut has appointed 11 people to serve on a new body set up to provide advice on Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

Called “Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Katimajiit,” the new body will:

* Provide advice on the development of public policy to reflect Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
* Provide advice, as requested by government departments, on efforts to develop and deliver programs and services within the context of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.
* Provide advice on efforts by Nunavut government departments to demonstrate traditional Inuit values in their day-to-day operations.
* Provide advice on the viability of suggested approaches to Inuit made by government departments.

The council’s members are: Attima Hadlari of Cambridge Bay, Miriam Nilaulaq Aglukkaq of Gjoa Haven, Peter Peetooloot of Taloyoak, Henry Ialuanik of Arviat, Jackie Napayok of Whale Cove, Mary Ann Tattuinee of Rankin Inlet, Rynie Audla of Sanikiluaq, Metuq Nowdlaq of Iqaluit, Kananginak Pootoogook of Cape Dorset, George Qulaut of Igloolik and Albert Nurriaq of Hall Beach.

Each member will serve a two-year term.

Peter Kilabuk, the minister of culture, language, elders and youth, announced the council’s creation this past Monday.