KUUJJUAQ, JUNE 30, 2026 – Makivvik welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney to Kuujjuaq today for a meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC). The Prime Minister was joined by Federal Ministers Gary Anandasangaree, David McGuinty, Rebecca Alty, Mandy Gull-Masty, Rebecca Chartrand, Tim Hodgson, and leaders from Inuit regions across Canada.
Hosted at Katittavik Town Hall, the meeting brought together Inuit and the Government of Canada to discuss issues that are central to the future of Inuit Nunangat and the Canadian Arctic. Discussions focused on Arctic sovereignty and defence, Arctic foreign policy, affordable housing, the Nutrition North program, the proposed Inuit Nunangat University, and health and wellness.
“The renewed focus on the Arctic presents an important opportunity,” said Pita Aatami, President of Makivvik. “Nunavik has always been an integral part of the Arctic. Our communities and our knowledge of the land have helped define the Arctic we know today. As governments look to strengthen sovereignty, security, and northern infrastructure, Inuit must be full partners in the decisions that affect our homeland and our future.
Today’s meeting gave us the opportunity to speak directly with the Prime Minister and federal ministers about the priorities of Nunavik, including housing, food affordability, health and wellness, education, and Arctic sovereignty. We look forward to continuing to work with the Government of Canada to ensure that Inuit priorities remain at the centre of the decisions that will shape the future of the Arctic.”
Holding the meeting in Kuujjuaq also gave federal representatives and Inuit leaders an opportunity to visit key regional initiatives and continue discussions on housing, wellness, and community infrastructure.
Following the meeting, the group travelled to the Isuarsivik Recovery Centre overlooking the river, where participants gathered to share tea and country food before the Prime Minister’s departure. Today’s meeting marked the first visit by a sitting Prime Minister to Kuujjuaq since February 2008, when Prime Minister Stephen Harper travelled to Nunavik to celebrate the enactment of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. Makivvik thanks Isuarsivik for sharing their space with the delegation and our partner ITK for the work done to facilitate this meeting and for providing Makivvik and the community of Kuujjuaq with the opportunity to host this meeting and to welcome Prime Minister Carney to Nunavik.
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Contact:
Katharine Morrill
Director of Communications, Makivvik
kmorrill@makivvik.ca
www.makivvik.ca
Makivvik is the land claims organization mandated to manage the heritage funds of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. Makivvik’s role includes the administration and investment of these funds and the promotion of economic growth by providing assistance for the creation of Inuit-operated businesses in Nunavik. Makivvik promotes the preservation of Inuit culture and language as well as the health, welfare, relief of poverty, and education of Inuit in the communities.