April 07th, 2025
Funds provided to food banks/community freezers
First Minister and (Acting) Health and Social Development Minister Melva Williams is pl...
April 01st, 2025
President congratulates Deantha Edmunds on Juno Award win
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today extended his congratulation to Deantha Edmun...
April 01st, 2025
Applications available for Language Summit
The Department of Language, Culture, and Tourism will be holding a Language Summit fro...
March 25th, 2025
Labrador Inuit Association Day
Nunatsiavut Government offices/daycares will be closed on Wednesday, March 26, as Benef...
March 25th, 2025
Climate change strategy launched
The Nunatsiavut Government today officially launched Adapt Nunatsiavut: An Inuit Approa...
March 21st, 2025
Indigenous Languages Component funding available
The Nunatsiavut Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is now accepting applicatio...
March 05th, 2025
BUDGET 2025-26 Celebrating 20 years of progress and maturity
Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister David Dicker Jr. today del...
February 05th, 2025
Delays in Inuit Child First Initiative services
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement are experiencing delays in th...
January 28th, 2025
Barbour relieved from Ministerial role
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe announced today that Roxanne Barbour has been reli...
January 16th, 2025
Update on avian influenza in wild birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries, Fore...
January 14th, 2025
Polar Bear licence applications for 2025
Labrador Inuit are advised that the 2025 Polar Bear licences for the Labrador Inuit Set...
January 14th, 2025
2025 Commercial Fishery Applications
The 2025 Commercial Fishery Applications are now available at the Nunatsiavut Governmen...
December 20th, 2024
Successful trial of portable x-ray unit in Hopedale
The Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development (DHSD), in partnership with...
December 13th, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government remains steadfast in protecting Inuit health and way of life amidst Churchill Falls MOU
The Nunatsiavut Government remains steadfast in protecting Labrador Inuit way of life f...
December 09th, 2024
Help stop the spread of whooping cough
With an increase in Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) throughout Newfoundland and L...
December 09th, 2024
New affordable homes for Nunatsiavut
The federal and Nunatsiavut governments are providing a combined $7.5 million to build ...
November 29th, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government calls for federal intervention amid postal strike
The Nunatsiavut Government is raising concerns about the ongoing postal strike and the ...
November 29th, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government, Makivvik, and Government of Canada advance to next step toward establishing an Inuit Protected Area in the waters of northern Labrador
Nunatsiavut Government, Makivvik, and Government of Canada advance to next step toward ...
November 19th, 2024
Ministers take on new portfolios
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe, acting on the advice of the First Minister, today...
November 19th, 2024
Direct Deposit now available
Due to the ongoing strike by Canada Post, the Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of He...
November 15th, 2024
King Charles III’s Coronation Medals
Rideau Hall has created a Canadian commemorative medal to mark the May 6, 2023 coronati...
October 17th, 2024
George River Caribou Herd remains vulnerable
The Nunatsiavut Government, along with the governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and...
October 08th, 2024
Statement from the Minister: Foster Families Appreciation Month
As we celebrate National Foster Families Appreciation Month this October, as the Minist...
October 01st, 2024
Nunatsiavut Heritage Forum under way in Hopedale
Delegates are gathering today (October 1, 2024) in Hopedale for the annual Nunatsiavut ...
September 30th, 2024
President Statement – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we come together to honour the res...
September 26th, 2024
Syphilis outbreak in Labrador-Grenfell Zone
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) has declared a syphilis outbreak in th...
September 23rd, 2024
Moose licences available
The Nunatsiavut Government has 12 moose licences available to be harvested by Beneficia...
September 11th, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government’s DHSD encouraging vigilance of pertussis
With an increase in Bordetella pertussis throughout the province of Newfoundland and La...
August 29th, 2024
Decision not to participate in Northern Lights difficult, but necessary.
Following is a statement issued August 29, 2024 by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe...
August 26th, 2024
Notice to Beneficiaries – Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project
On Friday, June 28, 2024 the Standing Committee of the Nunatsiavut Assembly on the Deta...
August 12th, 2024
Environmental Review of the proposed New Nain Airport
The Nunatsiavut Government is advancing in the environmental review of the New Nain Air...
June 21st, 2024
Presidential Statement – National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
A time for hope and renewal As Inuit, we have lived on this land for millennia, long be...
June 14th, 2024
Statement from Nunatsiavut Government on Yvonne Jones comments regarding the federal court decision
Media Release – Yvonne Jones court comments The Nunatsiavut Government is deeply ...
June 13th, 2024
Statement from the Nunatsiavut Government on Recent Federal Court Decision Involving the Nunatukavut Community Council
NG Statement – Federal Court Decision – June 2024 Inuit across Canada, repr...
June 13th, 2024
No new cases of HPAI in Nunatsiavut Wild Birds
The Nunatsiavut Government and its partners are continuing to monitor for the spread of...
June 10th, 2024
First Minister appalled with ferry delays
The Nunatsiavut Government’s First Minister, Melva Williams, is frustrated with the del...
June 04th, 2024
Request for Youth Leadership Program Applications
The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is looking for seven (7) youth to att...
May 31st, 2024
Inuit Connection Program 2024 Request for Applications
The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is accepting applications from Benefici...
May 27th, 2024
STATEMENT – Commercial fisheries allocations ensure long-term economic benefits for Nunatsiavut
The Nunatsiavut Government wishes to address the ongoing misinformation surrounding the...
May 24th, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government supports MUN’s independent Indigenous Verification Report
The Nunatsiavut Government is applauding this week’s release of an independent report o...
May 23rd, 2024
Rigolet mourns loss of cherished community member, respected Inuttitut educator
The Nunatsiavut Government joins with the community of Rigolet in mourning the loss of ...
May 22nd, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government mourns passing of Inuk Elder Gus Semigak
The Nunatsiavut Government expresses deep sadness at the passing earlier this week of G...
May 15th, 2024
First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership United in Opposition to Indigenous Identity Fraud
(Winnipeg, Man., in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and Treaty 1 &#...
May 08th, 2024
UPDATE: Working together to monitor and reduce spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the Provincial Department of Fisheries and L...
May 08th, 2024
President extends congratulations to Arctic Inspiration Prize award winners
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today extended his congratulations to the teams be...
May 08th, 2024
Options for accommodations in Upper Lake Melville during medical travel
The following outlines a list of options that Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land ...
May 06th, 2024
Please refrain from harvesting migratory birds within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area
The Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lan...
May 06th, 2024
Feasibility Assessment for Torngat Area of Interest as a proposed Inuit Protected Area under the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act
In 2019, as a first step of the Imappivut Marine Plan Initiative, the Nunatsiavut Gover...
April 29th, 2024
President extends condolences on passing of Innu Elder David Nuke
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today issued the following statement on the passin...
April 18th, 2024
Request for Proposals Audiology Services
The Nunatsiavut Government is currently seeking proposals for Audiology Services in the...
April 08th, 2024
Diminishing risks related to oil-contamination found in bird eggs in 2022: Health Canada
The Nunatsiavut Department of Lands and Natural Resources is pleased to advise that an ...
April 04th, 2024
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) Medical Transportation benefit: Update to Meal Rates
On April 1, 2024, the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) of Indigenous Services...
April 03rd, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government launches series of engagement activities to shape the future of Labrador Inuit communities
The Nunatsiavut Government is proud to announce the beginning of a first series of enga...
April 02nd, 2024
One Presidential candidate nominated
As of the close of nominations today at noon (Atlantic Standard Time), only one candida...
March 21st, 2024
Election for President set for May 7
Nunatsiavut’s First Minister Melva Williams announced today that the election for Presi...
March 21st, 2024
Nunatsiavut Government launches campaign to fight false Indigenous claims
OTTAWA — The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) has launched a public awareness campaign to ed...
March 19th, 2024
Inuit and Innu United Against False Claims of Indigenous Identity
Innu Nation, Nunatsiavut Government and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, are calling on the Gov...
March 07th, 2024
BUDGET 2024-25: Paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in Nunatsiavut
Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Minister Tom Evans delivered the Nu...
March 05th, 2024
New appointments to Nunatsiavut Executive Council
The Nunatsiavut Executive Council (NEC) has two new Ministers. David Dicker Jr. and Rox...
February 20th, 2024
Protect yourself and others from influenza
Public Health officials with the Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Developmen...
February 19th, 2024
Free webinar for Indigenous Peoples: Learn about benefit and credit payments!
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a free webinar for Indigenous Peoples. Learn...
February 13th, 2024
Request for Tenders Playground Construction
The Nunatsiavut Government is seeking bids from qualified contractors to construct two ...
February 02nd, 2024
Environmental Review of the New Nain Airport Project
As part of the first phase of the review of the proposed New Nain Airport Project, the ...
February 01st, 2024
Merkuratsuk and Flowers named first recipients of Inuttitut and Cultural Preservations Recognition Awards
The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is pleased to announce Maria Merkuratsu...
January 26th, 2024
Federal Housing Advocate cites human rights concerns with NL Government over Inuit housing
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe and Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle met...
January 22nd, 2024
Official Results Nain By-election January 18, 2024
Nunatsiavut Electoral Officer, Nannette Blake, today declared David Dicker Jr. as the e...
January 12th, 2024
2024 Commercial Fishery Applications
The 2024 Commercial Fishery Applications are now available at the Nunatsiavut Governmen...
January 09th, 2024
Torngat Area of Interest Feasibility Sessions
The Nunatsiavut Government and Parks Canada are working together to assess the feasibil...
January 04th, 2024
Candidates declared for January 18 Nain by-election
A by-election will be held in Nain on January 18, 2024 to choose an Ordinary Member to ...
January 03rd, 2024
2024 Polar Bear Application Notice
The application form must be filled out and submitted to your local Conservation Office...
January 03rd, 2024
Nunatsiavut mourns passing of Herbert Jacque, former Mayor/AngajukKâk of Makkovik
January 3, 2024 For Immediate Release The Nunatsiavut Government is deeply saddened to ...
December 21st, 2023
Environmental Review of New Nain Airport Project
The Nunatsiavut Government is completing an environmental review of the New Nain Airpor...
December 15th, 2023
Notice of Registration Nain Airport
The Nunatsiavut Government is planning to build a new certified airport to replace the ...
December 11th, 2023
Data collection of Qanuippitaa? National Health Survey complete in Nunatsiavut
The Nunatsiavut Government is pleased to announce that data collection phase of the Qan...
December 06th, 2023
Date set for Nain by-election
The following Notice to Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement resid...
December 05th, 2023
New Nain Airport Project Registration
The NG is planning to build a new certified airport to replace the existing airstrip at...
December 01st, 2023
Nunatsiavut Day message from President Lampe
On this, the 18th anniversary of the birth of Nunatsiavut and the establishment of self...
November 30th, 2023
Nunatsiavut Assembly enacts Helmets Act
November 30, 2023 For Immediate Release The Nunatsiavut Assembly has passed legi...
November 29th, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government applauds recognition of traditional land users for parks legislation
November 29, 2023 For Immediate Release The Nunatsiavut Government welcomes the commitm...
November 28th, 2023
Federal Housing Advocate’s Observational Report on Housing in Nunatsiavut and Nunavut
https://www.cpac.ca/episode?id=dce5290a-6ec0-406b-8d76-29291cec319f
November 24th, 2023
50th Anniversary of the first Arctic Peoples’ Conference
Arctic People’s Statement- Final[35]
November 23rd, 2023
Environmental Review of the Strange Lake Rare Earth Mining Project
The Nunatsiavut Government is completing an environmental review of the Strange Lake Ra...
November 21st, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government withdraws from Premier-Indigenous Leaders Roundtable
November 21, 2023 For Immediate Release Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe has inform...
November 21st, 2023
Nain by-election postponed again
The Nunatsiavut Electoral Officer is advising Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land ...
November 10th, 2023
President stands with ITK in condemning false claims of Inuit identity by NCC
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today issued the following statement in support of...
November 08th, 2023
Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice
For Inuit and other Indigenous peoples throughout Canada, today, November 8, is recogni...
November 07th, 2023
President pleased with passage of Clare’s Law
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act, also ...
October 27th, 2023
Public Advisory: Premier Furey to Deliver Apologies to Residential Schools Survivors in Nunatsiavut
October 27, 2023 The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador,...
October 25th, 2023
New date set for Nain by-election
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement residing in the Constituency ...
October 10th, 2023
STATEMENT: Fake Indigenous groups threatening health, wellbeing, and legitimate connections to lands
“The Nunatsiavut Government strongly supports the Innu Nation in its challenge against ...
October 07th, 2023
Date set for by-election in Constituency of Nain
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement residing in the Constituency ...
October 06th, 2023
Expression of Interest Cleaning and Labour Support for Illusuak
The Illusuak Cultural Centre, a vital hub of cultural heritage, is set to undergo a res...
October 03rd, 2023
Andersen resigns from Nunatsiavut Executive Council
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe announced today that Tony Andersen has resigned fr...
September 27th, 2023
President expresses disappointment over Province’s residential schools apology decision
MEDIA RELEASE – President expresses disappointment over Province’s residential sc...
September 15th, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE – Public notice of privacy breach of personal and health information
On July 24, it was learned from Advanced Data Systems Ltd. (ADS), which develops and ma...
September 14th, 2023
Working together to monitor and reduce spread of Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries &...
September 13th, 2023
Moose licences available for Beneficiaries
The Nunatsiavut Government has 25 moose licences available to be drawn and harvested by...
September 08th, 2023
President Statement: World Suicide Prevention Day
Statement – World Suicide Prevention Day
August 31st, 2023
Minister of Language, Culture and Tourism resigns
Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe announced today that Roxanne Barbour has tendered ...
August 30th, 2023
NG to operate new HVGB Hub
The Nunatsiavut Government has agreed in principle to act as the operator of the new pu...
August 15th, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government welcomes increased federal funding for high-speed Internet access
The Nunatsiavut Government welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement today of an...
July 31st, 2023
Big River Camps issues apology for trespassing on Labrador Inuit Lands
As part of a proposed out-of-court settlement with the Nunatsiavut Government, represen...
July 27th, 2023
Notice of Apology
As part of a proposed out-of-court settlement with the Nunatsiavut Government (NG), rep...
July 18th, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE – No evidence of fire at Illusuak Cultural Centre
At about 3:10 p.m. yesterday, the Nain Volunteer Fire Department and the RCMP responded...
July 14th, 2023
Good luck to NAIG athletes
Some 22 Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement are among the 133 ath...
July 14th, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE – Sample results from 2022 indicate lower levels of oil contaminants in eggs than previous year
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources would like to advise that 2022 sample res...
July 13th, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE – Furnace and oil tank repair program for Makkovik and Rigolet
The Nunatsiavut Housing Commission is launching a new program for Nunatsiavummiut for r...
July 12th, 2023
Kajak revivalist recognized with provincial award
Noah Nochasak, Nunatsiavut’s former Project Lead for the Kajak Revival Program (Piulini...
July 07th, 2023
Public meetings and information sessions planned to discuss oil monitoring efforts
Public Notice – Public Meetings oil monitoring
July 06th, 2023
Changes to Inuit Child First Initiative
The Department of Health and Social Development (DHSD) is advising of positive changes ...
June 30th, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE: Oil contaminants found in eggs and char
The Nunatsiavut Government is advising residents of elevated levels of oil compounds fo...
June 29th, 2023
Request for Applications for the Inuit Connection Program
The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is accepting applications from Benefici...
June 14th, 2023
Commercial Fisheries Designation Fee Act
The Nunatsiavut Assembly today passed a new Bill that provides the Nunatsiavut Governme...
June 14th, 2023
Call for reduced air passenger, freight rates
The later than anticipated start of the shipping season along the north coast of Labrad...
June 07th, 2023
Tupik Program launched in Nain
The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism has launched a new pilot program called...
June 06th, 2023
Arvitok NEC Takugiattugannik
Arvitok NEC Takugiattugannik Ikajuttaugutilet Labradorimi Inuit Nunanamik Satusainimmut...
June 06th, 2023
Hopedale NEC Open House
Hopedale NEC Open House Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claims Agreement are ...
June 02nd, 2023
STATEMENT – National Indigenous History Month
The following statement was issued today by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe: June ...
June 01st, 2023
Nunatsiavut marks PRIDE month
The Nunatsiavut Government is pleased to recognize June as PRIDE month, a month set asi...
May 29th, 2023
Nain Wind Micro-Grid Project Update
Curious about what’s happening with the Nain Wind Micro-Grid Project? Read all ab...
May 19th, 2023
NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES – Residential Heat Pump Program
The Nunatsiavut Government’s Residential Heat Pump Program (RHPP), and its specific par...
May 09th, 2023
New program launched to help teach Inuttitut
The Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Language, Culture and Tourism has just launc...
May 03rd, 2023
Wear red on MMIWG National Day of Awareness (May 5)
Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement are encouraged to wear red in...
May 01st, 2023
Change of administration for Inuaggualuit Language Nest
Effective immediately, the Nunatsiavut Department of Language, Culture and Tourism has ...
April 27th, 2023
Davie announces funding for the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (CANADA) to expand the Arctic Corridors and Northern Voices Program
“The Nunatsiavut Government appreciates the support of Davie to the Nunatsiavut portion...
April 26th, 2023
Residential Heat Pump Program
The Nunatsiavut Government (NG) is excited to introduce the Residential Heat Pump Progr...
April 26th, 2023
2023 Business Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Application
2023 Business Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Application The 2023 Business Energy E...
April 19th, 2023
Refrain from harvesting migratory birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that Beneficiaries in the Labrador Inuit Set...
April 13th, 2023
President extends condolences on passing of long-time employee
President extends condolences on passing On behalf of the Nunatsiavut Government and Be...
March 31st, 2023
Inuttitut Blitz launched in effort to promote, preserve language
Inuttitut Blitz launched in effort to promote, preserve language A campaign aimed at pr...
March 29th, 2023
Makkovik Nunatsiavut Executive Council Open House
Makkovik Nunatsiavut Executive Council Open House Makkovik Nunatsiavut Executive Counci...
March 22nd, 2023
Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey open house in Rigolet
Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey open house in Rigolet The Qanuippitaa? Nation...
March 21st, 2023
Beneficiary Notice – Harvesting Plants and Wildlife
Beneficiary Notice – Harvesting Plants and Wildlife Kaujigatsak Ikajuttaugutilinnut
March 14th, 2023
BUDGET 2023-24: Charting a Course Towards Growth and Sustainability
In handing down his first budget as Treasurer of the Fifth Nunatsiavut Assembly in Hope...
March 14th, 2023
Voisey first Beneficiary to receive “Pride in Profession” award
An employee with the Nunatsiavut Government is the first Beneficiary of the Labrador In...
March 13th, 2023
Data collection for Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey begins in Rigolet
Data collection for Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey begins in Rigolet Data co...
March 10th, 2023
2023 Application for High-Efficiency Woodstove Replacement Program
2023 Application for High-Efficiency Woodstove Replacement Program
March 08th, 2023
#EmbraceEquity – International Women’s Day
The following statement is being issued today by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe: ...
February 24th, 2023
CONSULTATION with LABRADOR INUIT for the PROPOSED BENEFITS of the ELECTED OFFICIALS of the NUNATSIAVUT ASSEMBLY
As required under Inuit Law, the Member Services Committee (MSC) of the Nunatsiavut Ass...
February 20th, 2023
Terminology Workshop (Nain)
Terminology Workshop – Nain The Department of Language, Culture, and Tourism is h...
January 27th, 2023
Including NCC in consultations over proposed road link to north coast insulting to Labrador Inuit
The Nunatsiavut Government is offended and disappointed that the Government of Newfound...
January 20th, 2023
MEDIA RELEASE – President extends condolences on passing of respected elder, accomplished musician and artist
On behalf of the Nunatsiavut Government and Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Cl...
January 19th, 2023
Addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system in Nunatsiavut
Addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system in Nunatsi...
January 19th, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE – Working together to monitor and reduce spread of Avian Influenza in wild birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries and L...
January 17th, 2023
Nunatsiavut Government continues to monitor service changes at Labrador Health Centre
The Nunatsiavut Government is continuing to work with Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health...
January 16th, 2023
2023 Commercial Fishery Applications
2023 Commercial Fishery Applications 2023-imi Aullaigatsanik Ogannianimmut Ottugautet