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01:43:28

Headline Politics

Nunavut Devolution Agreement Signing Ceremony

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated president Aluki Kotierk, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal deliver remarks in Iqaluit as they take part in an agreement signing ceremony to give the territory greater control over its land and resources. Devolution is scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027, when the transfer of responsibilities will be completed. The agreement marks the largest land transfer in Canadian history. Nunavut was created as its own territory in 1999. It signed a negotiation protocol in 2008 with the federal government as the first step towards devolution. In 2019, the two governments and Nunavut Tunngavik reached an agreement-in-principle on devolution. (Note: Technical problems with this video originate at the source) (January 18, 2024) (no interpretation)
00:14:26

Headline Politics

PM Trudeau Attends Nunavut Devolution Agreement Celebration – January 18, 2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. president Aluki Kotierk deliver remarks in Iqaluit as they attend a community event celebrating the territory's devolution agreement with the federal government. The three leaders signed a final agreement earlier in the day to give Nunavut greater control over its land and resources. Devolution is scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2027, when the transfer of responsibilities will be completed. The agreement marks the largest land transfer in Canadian history. (no interpretation)
00:19:51

Headline Politics

Sculpture Unveiled on the Hill to Mark 20th Anniversary of Nunavut

Inside Parliament Hill’s West Block, House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan presides over the unveiling of a sculpture by artist Bart Hanna to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the creation of the territory of Nunavut. (April 8, 2019) (no interpretation)
01:55:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

MPs Continue Study on Indigenous Languages Bill

Canadian Heritage - February 26, 2019: The committee continues its study of Bill C-91, An Act respecting Indigenous languages, with testimony from witnesses discussing co-development, Indigenous languages in Nunavut and more. The bill would promote the survival and use of Indigenous languages by recognizing rights to Indigenous languages, and by creating an Office of Commissioner of Indigenous Languages to support them. Participating in the study are Assembly of First Nations’ Robert Jones; Amnesty International Canada’s Craig Benjamin; Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s Aluki Kotierk; Gabriel Dumont Institute’s Karon Shmon; as well as National Association of Friendship Centres’ Jocelyn Formsma and Christopher Sheppard.
01:55:00

In Committee from the Senate of Canada

Aboriginal Peoples - September 26, 2017

The committee continues its study on what a new relationship between the federal government and First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada could look like. Viola Robinson discusses her experience as a commissioner with the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The Commission was mandated to investigate and propose solutions to the challenges affecting the relationship between Aboriginal peoples, the Canadian government and Canadian society as a whole. It released its final report in 1996. Inuit Leader Tagak Curley then shares his thoughts on the current status of Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples. He served as an MLA and cabinet minister in the Nunavut legislative assembly, and also served in the Northwest Territories legislative assembly.
01:26:00

In Committee from the House of Commons

Finance - April 7, 2017

Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna discusses the recent federal budget and its impact on the territory. Community and Government Services Minister Joe Savikataaq also testifies. (April 7, 2017)
01:04:00

The Walrus Talks

Iqaluit (March 25, 2017)

The Walrus Talks Conversations About Canada : We Desire a Better Country The Walrus Foundation, in partnership with the Order of Canada and Canada 150, host a national tour focusing on the future of the country. The tour visits each province and territory over a three-month period, and features 50 Order of Canada recipients and 50 youth leaders. This week, the tour visits St. Jude's Cathedral in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Featuring: Nmesoma Umenwofor-Nweze (member, Prime Minister's Youth Council), Kyle Hill (co-founder and executive director, Teach for Canada), Susan Aglukark (Inuk singer, songwriter and keynote speaker), Daniel Poliquin (novelist and translator), Laura Arngna'naaq (director of finance, Dechinta), Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (documentary filmmaker), John Ralston Saul (award-winning essayist and novelist), and Anubha Momin (founder and managing editor, Finding True North). Hear from extraordinary Canadians as they talk about the country and share their visions for the future.
00:26:30

Podium

Eva Aariak

A Bold Vision: 2014 Women's Leadership Conference Former Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak is presented with Equal Voice's 2014 EVE Award for her contributions to the promotion of women in public life. (September 25, 2014). Eva Aariak was the only woman elected to Nunavut's 17-seat Legislative Assembly in 2008. She was appointed as Nunavut's first woman premier in November 2008. Aariak served as Premier until 2013. This conference brings together some of Canada's most influential and aspiring women leaders in celebration of the vital role women play in the advancement of our country.
01:28:30

Public Record

Examining the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

2014 National Aboriginal Law Conference The 2014 National Aboriginal Law Conference, "Nation-Building under Land Claims Agreements, Treaties and Self-Government Agreements” examines the practical, on-the-ground implications and challenges of implementing modern land claim agreements, treaties, and other similar agreements. The second panel examines issues surrounding the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. (June 19, 2014)
00:14:30

Podium

Peter Taptuna

Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna delivers a keynote address at the 2014 Northern Lights Conference. (January 30, 2014)
00:28:59

Beyond Politics

Eva Aariak

Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak grew up in Arctic Bay, a tiny community on the northern tip of Baffin Island. Like most children in the community, Eva went south to Churchill, Manitoba to finish her high school studies and came to Ottawa for her post-secondary education. Her mother worked as an interpreter at the local health centre, her father was with the Hudson's Bay Company. Eva enjoyed a varied career, working as a journalist with the CBC, owner of a arts and crafts store in Iqaluit, and served as the first Languages Commissioner for Nunavut. Aariak was first elected as an MLA in 2008 and under the territory's consensus style government was chosen as the Premier of Nunavut, becoming the first woman to lead the territory. Eva, the mother of four children and grandmother of two, she spoke to Catherine Clark in Ottawa about her life Beyond Politics.
01:59:55

Public Record

Nunavut at 10

The Library and Archives Canada Forum on Democracy hosts an event to celebrate Nunavut's 10th anniversary as a territory, Ottawa, Ont., January 29, 2009. The event includes a panel discussion titled "Nunavut at 10: What's Working, What's Not and What's Next?" The participants are Jose Kusugak (president, Kivalliq Inuit Association), Ed Picco (former Nunavut minister of education and health and social services), Jim Bell (editor, Nunatsiaq News) and Nancy Karetak-Lindell (former Liberal MP for Nunavut). After speaking, the panellists field questions from audience members.
00:53:53

Podium

Paul Okalik

Nunavut Premier Paul Okalik delivers a keynote address at the 2008 National Foreign Policy Conference hosted by the Canadian International Council, Toronto, Ont., June 20, 2008. Mr. Okalik’s address, entitled "Arctic Priorities: A Northern Perspective," explores devolution strategies for achieving sovereignty in Canada’s North, including resource management control.
00:29:57

Beyond Politics

Nancy Karetak-Lindell

Host Catherine Clark goes beyond politics to provide a window into the lives of public figures through informal, one-on-one, out-of-studio interviews. Beyond Politics reveals the personal, human side of life in the spotlight. In this episode, Catherine talks to Nancy Karetak-Lindell (Liberal MP for Nunavut) about growing up in Canada's North and the passion she has for her people and culture. Ms. Karetak-Lindell was born in the tiny community of Arivat on Hudson's Bay, in what is now Nunavut. Ms. Karetak-Lindell was the only one of her family to graduate from high school. Her education gave her the tools to become an effective advocate for improving the health and social services in the community of Arivat. In 1997 Ms. Karetak-Lindell was approached to become the Liberal candidate in Nunavut. She accepted, ran, and won. After eleven years as an MP, Ms. Karetak-Lindell has decided to retire from Parliament.
00:29:33

Podium

Paul Okalik

Premier of Nunavut Paul Okalik presents a speech at a Public Policy Forum seminar entitled “Economic Development North of 60°,” Ottawa, Ont., December 13, 2006. Mr. Okalik discusses Nunavut’s ongoing devolution negotiations with the Canadian government. These negotiations are concerned with transferring land, water, and resource control from federal to territorial governments.