NTI Seeks to Negotiate Inuit Self-Government with Ottawa

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says it will seek to negotiate with Ottawa to bring about Inuit self-government, according to Nunatsiaq News.

NTI said in an article on its website that, since Nunavut’s public government was created 22 years ago, “the Inuit quality of life has alarmingly declined.”

The announcement follows a resolution passed on Tuesday by board members at the organization’s annual general meeting in Rankin Inlet this week.

NTI says it will pursue a negotiation mandate, which would open up discussions between it and the Government of Canada to consider “more viable options for Inuit to gain control over their own governance.”