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Welcome from the Minister of Culture and Heritage

 

“Inuit knowledge, culture, language and history have undergone immense changes within the course of a few generations. The role of elders in sustaining and promoting oral and cultural traditions through our programs are important for future generations. We work towards ensuring that the Government of Nunavut preserves, develops and enhances Nunavut’s culture, heritage, and languages for all Nunavummiut.”

Hon. Joanna Quassa, Minister of Culture and Heritage,
Minister responsible for Languages,

 

 

 

New! Qilaut 2021

2021 Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq

NEW! Inuit Employment Plan to 2023


Latest News

11 May 2022
The Department of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Qilaut compilation album with two upcoming live concerts.
22 February 2022
Acknowledging and recognizing Nunavut's real language leaders... You!
21 February 2022
The Honourable Joanna Quassa, Minister of Languages, is seeking two individuals to serve on the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit (IUT) Board of...
11 February 2022
The Honourable Joanna Quassa, Minister of Languages, is seeking two individuals to serve on the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit (IUT) Board of...
28 January 2022
February is Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq, an annual event promoting the importance, history, and diversity of Inuktut in Nunavut.
31 January 2022
The Iqaluit Centennial Library will begin a curb-side pickup program from February 1-11.
18 January 2022
The Department of Culture and Heritage is offering community radios in Nunavut an additional one-time funding to provide support during the COVID-19...
06 January 2022
As of this morning Nunavut has 244 positive cases of COVID-19.
15 November 2021
The Department of Culture and Heritage is currently accepting applications for Grants and Contributions funding to non-profit community-based...
09 March 2021
Agreement between Government of Canada, Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated will strengthen education in the Inuktut language...
02 March 2021
During February 2021, the Department of Culture and Heritage, in collaboration with Qaggiavuut, held the 2021 Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest...
17 February 2021
The Department of Culture and Heritage in partnership with Qaggiavuut, is accepting submissions for Qilaut 2021, Nunavut's annual Inuktut songwriting...

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Inuit Uqausingnnik Taiguusiliuqtiit

Office of the Languages Commissioner of Nunavut

Nunavut Public Library Services

Winnipeg Art Gallery

Canadian Museum of Nature

Nick Newbery Photo Collections