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    • Economic Development & Training
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    • Communications Communicating KIA’s role through Community Liaison Officers and other informative communications.
    • Economic Development & Training How we promote economic development in the region including training and career services.
    • Finance Financial transparency and planning for the organization.
    • Lands, Environment & Resources Support for development and preservation of Kitikmeot’s natural spaces.
    • Social & Cultural Development We offer financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, and more.
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    • Social & Cultural Development
      • KIA Freight Subsidy
      • Inuit Initiatives Fund
      • Record Suspension (Pardon)
      • KIA Scholarship
      • Kitikmeot Media Fund
      • KIA Graduation Award
      • Bereavement Travel Program
      • Public Events Fund Application
      • Compassionate Travel Program
      • Fred R. Elias Graduation Award Application
    • Economic Development & Training
      • NHSP Harvesting Equipment Program
      • NHSP Disaster Relief Program
      • NHSP Community Hunt Program
      • KIA Student Funding Program (Continuation of Sponsorship)
      • KIA Student Funding Program
      • Kitikmeot Business Assistance Program (KBAP)
      • Nunavut Sivummut Program
      • KIA Licensed Child Care Subsidy Program
  • How To Apply
  • Departments
    • Departments
    • Communications Communicating KIA’s role through Community Liaison Officers and other informative communications.
      • Economic Development & Training How we promote economic development in the region including training and career services.
        • Finance Financial transparency and planning for the organization.
          • Lands, Environment & Resources Support for development and preservation of Kitikmeot’s natural spaces.
            • Social & Cultural Development We offer financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, and more.
            • About Us
              • About Us
              • Who We Are
              • Our Team
              • Careers
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            Our Team

            The KIA team embodies a commitment to serving and uplifting the Kitikmeot Region. Comprised of passionate professionals across various fields, our team brings a wealth of expertise to support the organization's vision and mandate. From community outreach specialists to administrative professionals, each team member plays a crucial role in fostering cultural preservation, educational opportunities and overall community well-being. Our unwavering dedication ensures that the KIA continues to make a positive impact, empowering individuals to foster strong, resilient communities to form an even stronger Kitikmeot Region.

            Our Staff

            James Eetoolook

            Acting President
            Fred-Pedersen

            Fred Pedersen

            Executive Director
            Sherry Emingak

            Sherry Emingak

            Director, Finance & Administration
            Wynter-Kuliktana-Director

            Wynter Kuliktana

            Director, Lands & Administration
            Sarah-Jancke

            Sarah Jancke

            Director, Social & Cultural Development
            Derek-Elias-Director-of-Economic-Development-Cambridge-Bay

            Derek Elias

            Director of Economic Development
            James Kaylor

            James Kaylor

            Manager of Communications
            Michelle-Buchan

            Michelle Buchan

            Manager, Inuit Employment & Training
            Skye Lacroix

            Skye Lacroix

            Inuit Impact Benefits Agreement Manager
            Julia-Ogina

            Julia Ogina

            Language Manager

            Cory Barker

            Regulatory Affairs Manager
            Martina-Maniyogina

            Martina Maniyogina

            Executive Coordinator
            Arlene Emingak Receptionist

            Arlene Emingak

            Receptionist
            Helen Koaha

            Helen Koaha

            Senior Finance Officer
            Mona-Taylor

            Mona Taylor

            Finance Officer
            Lena Egotak

            Lena Egotak

            Childcare Coordinator/Finance
            Nicole-Maksagak

            Nicole Maksagak

            Employment Services Coordinator
            Jesse-Apsaktaun

            Jesse Apsaktaun

            Nunavut Special Project Officer
            John Roesch

            John Roesch

            Senior Project Officer
            Tannis-Bolt

            Tannis Bolt

            Senior Lands Officer
            Katrina-Hatogina

            Katrina Hatogina

            Project Officer
            Nuka-Bolt

            Nuka Bolt

            Lands Administrator
            Jennifer Amagoalik

            Jennifer Amagoalik

            Project Officer
            Keith Nimiqtaqtuq

            Keith Nimiqtaqtuq

            Career Service Officer
            Sandra-Carter

            Sandra Carter

            Early Learning & Childcare Project Coordinator
            Stephanie-Tucktoo

            Stephanie Tucktoo

            East Kitikmeot Language Promoter
            Adrian Nocon

            Adrian Nocon

            Post-Secondary Education Coordinator

            Stephanie Taptuna

            Administrative Assistant - Social and Cultural Development

            Mary Ann Qayutinuak

            Community Program Administrator

            Tamara (Tavalok) Iqallik

            Term Benefits Agreement Coordinator

            Shantel Qirnguq

            Term Youth Coordinator (Practicum Placement)

            Kaneena Kusugak

            Summer Casual Career Services Project Officer
            Darlene-Eyegetok

            Darlene Eyegetok

            Benefits Agreement Coordinator (On Leave)

            Kathleen Hokanak

            Career Services Project Officer (on Leave)

            Board of Directors

            James Eetoolook

            Acting President and Vice President, Wildlife & Environment
            Natasha Lear

            Natasha Lear

            Cambridge Bay
            Randy-Hinanik

            Randy Hinanik

            Kugluktuk
            James-Aiyout-

            James Aiyout

            Taloyoak
            Tars Angutingunirk photo

            Tars Angutingunirk

            Kugaaruk
            Allen Aglukkaq

            Allen Aglukkaq

            Gjoa Haven
            Lawrence-Otokiak

            Lawrence Otokiak

            Vice President, Social & Cultural

            Robert Greenley

            President (On Leave)

            Attima Hadlari

            Vice President, Economic Development

            Community Liaison Officers

            Junna-Ehaloak

            Junna Ehaloak

            Cambridge Bay

            PO Box 18
            Cambridge Bay, NU
            X0B 0C0
            • P: (867) 983-2458 ext. 1020
            • F: (867) 983-2701
            • E: JEhaloak@kitia.ca
            Susie Ikkutisluk

            Susie Ikkutisluk

            Gjoa Haven

            PO Box 199
            Gjoa Haven, NU
            X0B 1J0
            • P: (867) 360-6106
            • F: (867) 360-6203
            • E: SIkkutisluk@kitia.ca
            Jayko Neeveacheak

            Jayko Neeveacheak

            Taloyoak

            PO Box 206
            Taloyoak, NU
            X0B 1B0
            • P: (867) 561-5206
            • E: JNeeveacheak@kitia.ca
            Vincent Ningark Communirt Liason Officer

            Vincent Ningark

            Kugaaruk

            PO Box 230
            Kugaaruk, NU
            X0B 1K0
            • P: (867) 769-7948
            • F: (867) 769-6202
            • E: VNingark@kitia.ca
            Morgan Evalok

            Morgan Evaglok

            Kugluktuk

            PO Box 360
            Kugluktuk, NU
            X0B 0E0
            • P: 867-982-3310 ext. 229
            • F: 867-982-3311
            • E: mevaglok@lands.kitia.ca

            Work With Us

            The Kitikmeot Inuit Association offers a variety of career opportunities for individuals who are passionate about supporting their community. Visit our careers page for more information on current job openings.

            Careers

            Our Departments

            Communications

            Communicating KIA’s role through Community Liaison Officers and other informative communications.

            Economic Development & Training

            How we promote economic development in the region including training and career services.

            Finance

            Financial transparency and planning for the organization.

            Lands, Environment & Resources

            Support for development and preservation of Kitikmeot’s natural spaces.

            Social & Cultural Development

            We offer financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, and more.

            We're Here to Help

            We strive to uplift the people and communities of Kitikmeot. If you need support or want more information about KIA and our programs, please contact us!

            30 Mitik Street
            P.O. Box 18
            Cambridge Bay, NU
            X0B 0C0
            • P: (867) 983-2458 ext. 1000
            • F: (867) 983-2701
            • E: aemingak@kitia.ca
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