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IHT Projects Taloyoak: Stories of Thunder and Stone This educational website resulted from an oral history and archaeology project the community of Taloyoak requested IHT to conduct in the summer of 2004. IHT Place Names www.ihti.ca/place-names/pn-agreementform.html This site links traditional place names knowledge to maps in IHT’s Nunavut Map Series, on Google Earth, and through the Atanaattiaq Map Viewer. A key end goal is to help ensure that traditional names are made official through a process involving the Government of Nunavut’s Geographic Names Policy. Arctic Bay Online Community Atlas Contact and Colonization Website
Other Organizations Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated NTI is responsible for advancing and protecting Inuit interests in the creation of the Nunavut Territory in 1999 by assuring that the terms of the Nunavut Political Accord are lived up to. Full English Version of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement: Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving the heritage and culture of the Inuit, Inuvialuit, Dene, Metis, and non-aboriginal peoples of the NWT. The Northern Heritage Centre houses the territorial museum, the NWT Archives, and heritage programs which extend beyond the walls of the Centre. Canadian Museum of Civilization The Museums Act (1990) establishes the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) as a national institution responsible for preserving and promoting the heritage of Canada, and contributing to the collective memory and sense of identity of all Canadians. Government of Nunavut, Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth Nunavut—"our land" in the Inuktitut language—has been home to Inuit for millennia and part of Canada for more than a century. Embracing both traditional knowledge and values and the new opportunities presented by technologies like the Internet, the Government of Nunavut now provides a wide range of services tailored to the unique needs of approximately 29,000 residents. Nunavut Tourism Nunavut Tourism has a lot of information about Nunavut for residents of Nunavut, tourists and business travellers. Kitikmeot Heritage Society The Kitikmeot Heritage Society preserves, promotes and celebrates the history, culture, language and diversity of the people of the Kitikmeot by: Collecting and archiving the oral histories of the elders; Preserving archaeological sites through oral history and archaeological study; Collecting historical information and archives; Using the information collected to promote and preserve Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut; Developing educational and learning materials; Promoting and celebrating the cultures and traditions of the people. Canadian Heritage Canadian Heritage is responsible for national policies and programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians. Parks Canada Parks Canada deals with all aspects of the National Parks of Canada, National Historic Sites of Canada and National Marine Conservation Areas of Canada. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami www.tapirisat.ca/english/main.htm Our organization is over 30 years "young". We've accomplished some of our major goals—the settlement of comprehensive land claim agreements in the four Inuit regions. We've also been present during the patriation of the Canadian constitution. Now, the Inuit of Canada are in the post land-claim era. We continue to struggle to represent the rights of the Inuit at the national level, and continue working to improve living conditions for Inuit economically and socially. This section will show you who we are, the history of our organization, and what our current projects are. Aboriginal Canada Portal www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/home-english.html Offers one stop access to information for and about Aboriginal Canadians on topics such as economic development, employment, culture, claims and treaties, news, justice, communities and upcoming events. Najuksivik Society Is a dynamic community organization in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut that offers heritage activities, printing/silkscreening services, local tv and radio, daycare services and programs for youth. Nunavut Heritage Network This is a network of heritage stakeholders in Nunavut, determined to work together to increase our individual and collective capacities. It also is intended as a 'portal' for those outside of Nunavut to connect with heritage stakeholders. Check us out!
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