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Welcome to the KIA’s news hub—a window into our vibrant world of community engagement, cultural preservation, sustainable development, and more. Here, you'll discover the latest stories, updates, and insights on the Kitikmeot region and the KIA’s work to support it.

September 25, 2025

Welcome Baby! A Program for Kitikmeot Inuit Families

Do you have a baby born in 2025?The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is offering FREE Welcome Baby Packages to...

September 8, 2025

Kitikmeot Inuit Association Announces the Passing of President Robert (Bobby) Greenley

September 8, 2025 – Cambridge Bay, NU: The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is sad to announce the passing of...

September 2, 2025

KIA Conservation Strategy Meetings

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is working on the development of a Conservation Strategy to guide future conservation and...

August 28, 2025

Latest IIBA Newsletter (2024 Year in Review)

Please see below for the English, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun versions of the IIBA 2024 Year in Review Newsletter.

August 14, 2025

Cory Barker Appointed Acting Director – Lands

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is pleased to announce the interim appointment of Cory Barker to the position of...

August 13, 2025

Passing of Mr. Jack Kupeuna

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) Board was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Jack Kupeuna. Mr. Kupeuna...

August 2, 2025

Thank you Wynter

As of the start of August, Wynter Kuliktana has stepped down from the position of Director of the Kitikmeot...

August 1, 2025

KIA 2025 AGM Prep Meeting – Kugaaruk

Last Friday, in Kugaaruk, the KIA invited community members to attend an open house. The purpose of this meeting...

July 31, 2025

Martina Maniyogina Retires

The KIA would like to congratulate Martina Maniyogina on her well-deserved retirement – effective today. Martina has been the...

July 23, 2025

12 Kitikmeot Inuit to Attend Underground Miner Training Program with Agnico Eagle and B2Gold Nunavut Funding

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is proud to announce that with funding from Agnico Eagle and B2Gold Nunavut, 12...