Press Releases

Atanniuvik announces Board of Directors, advancing Inuit self determination in research 

Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – October 3, 2024 – Atanniuvik, the newly established organization dedicated to managing and overseeing research in Nunavik, is proud to announce the composition of its Board of Directors. Three additional members who will represent the three coasts will be elected and complete the board. This diverse and highly skilled team will guide … Read more

Call for Expressions of Interest – Nunavik Retrospective Research Review 

Atanniuvik will be Nunavik’s new research governance organization led by Inuit, for Inuit. Atanniuvik, an Arctic Inspiration Prize laureate, is supported by a strong partnership between many regional organizations and the Atanniuvik team is actively working towards an operational launch in 2025. A major initiative under Atanniuvik is the development of a new research management … Read more

Nunavik’s Atanniuvik wins $500,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize to support Inuit self-determination in research

February 13, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario Atanniuvik, Nunavik’s new research governance organization, was awarded a $500,000 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP). It was announced at the 11th Annual AIP Awards Ceremony in Ottawa, which took place as part of the Northern Lights Conference. The Arctic Inspiration Prize is the largest annual prize in Canada. It inspires, … Read more

Eight Finalists Selected tor the 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize

With approximately $3 million up for grabs, the Arctic Inspiration Prize announces eight “by the North, for the North” finalists for the 2022 prize. Ranging in scope and focus, each project demonstrates the potential to generate lasting impact across Canada’s North. Inspiring, enabling and celebrating northern excellence and innovation, the AIP is the largest annual … Read more

Nunavik Takes Important Step Towards Self-Determination in Research Governance

Following years of planning and regional consultations, Nunavik organizations approve the establishment of a new research governance entity for the region Kuujjuaq, July 5 With the official support of organizations involved in research in Nunavik and the Nunavik Marine Region, Nunavik officially entered the establishment phase for its new research approval and oversight organization. This … Read more

Nunavik-led Research Governance Body.

June 21st, 2022 To Nunavimmiut and to Nunavik research partners, We are proud and excited to present to you the Integrated Plan for a new, Nunavik-led research governance body. The creation of this new research management organization responds to a critical need. For decades, Nunavik organizations and communities have found themselves overwhelmed with responding to … Read more