More harvesting cash for women

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is setting aside more of its $4 million harvesting budget for women.

An NTI news release says the budget for the program is essentially the same as last year’s, but the portion reserved for women’s harvesting activities is up to $250,000 from $100,000.

“This … clearly illustrates to Inuit women that NTI recognizes and is respectful of the crucial role they play in harvesting in Nunavut,” said Raymond Ningeocheak, the executive member responsible for the Nunavut Harvesters Support Program.