NAC, Qikiqtani Inuit Association collaborate on first NAC programs in Pond Inlet

June 05, 2026

The Nunavut Arctic College and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association have collaborated on the first programs that will be offered at the Research Training Centre in Pond Inlet. Starting in September, NAC will offer three programs in Pond Inlet: the Personal Support Worker Program, the Interpreter/Translator (year 1) program, and the Fur production and design (year […]

KRG-commissioned report on policing in Nunavik calls for Inuit-led police training

May 20, 2026

A report on policing in Nunavik released by the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) includes a call for Inuit-led police training. KRG produced the report following a 2015 audit of the Nunavik Police Service, which found that the police service faces challenges such as officer burnout, language and cultural barriers, and growing mistrust. It also identified […]

INU to receive $10M donation to support its development

April 23, 2026

Inuit Nunangat University has received a pledge of $10M from Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd to strengthen access to postsecondary education for those living in the region. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd chairperson Sean Boyd said that the investment was made to create hope for the territory’s young people and to enable them to develop leadership skills […]

ITK says AI-generated renderings of INU circulating online not legitimate

March 02, 2026

Yellowknifer reports that illegitimate AI-generated renderings of the upcoming Inuit Nunangat University are circulating online. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami confirmed that the images are not based on any official plans made by the organization, and that possible renderings of the institution have not been made available to the media. “It has not been determined what the […]

Inuit Nunangat University campus to be in Arviat, new funding provided by NTI, Canada

February 25, 2026

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) announced that Inuit Nunangat University—the first Inuit-led university in Canada’s Arctic—will be located in Arviat, Nunavut. According to ITK, Arviat ranked highest in several key categories including overall readiness, capacity, and alignment with the university’s vision for a culturally rich learning environment. “We knew we had a really strong proposal, but […]

INU to receive $50M, begins process of choosing satellite campuses and regional knowledge centres

February 20, 2026

The Government of Canada has confirmed its funding commitment to Inuit Nunangat University. The university will receive $50M in funding through the Federal Budget 2025’s Build Communities Strong Fund. “Inuit Nunangat University is a transformative initiative that will strengthen Inuit-led education and community wellbeing, and contribute to long term economic and social development across Inuit […]

Arviat sets aside property on edge of Hudson Bay for INU

February 18, 2026

The Council of Arviat has set aside 10,000 square metres of land at the east end of the hamlet for the forthcoming Inuit Nunangat University. The land, which is located on a waterfront site with views of Hudson Bay, will have space for the main building and living accommodations. Arviat Mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr added […]

ITK announces location of Inuit Nunangat University, additional funding from NTI

February 13, 2026

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) has announced that the upcoming Inuit Nunangat University main campus will be located in Arviat, Nunavut. According to ITK, Arviat ranked highest in several key categories including overall readiness, capacity, and alignment with the university’s vision for a culturally rich learning environment. Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated also announced that it will be […]

MP Idlout says federal government has promised financial support of Inuit Nunangat University

November 14, 2025

The Government of Canada will reportedly be providing $50M to build Inuit Nunangat University, matching the contribution from the national Inuit organization Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. “While they didn’t include it in the budget, I did have a call with the Prime Minister’s Office, where they clarified that even though there’s no number attached to it, […]

ITK announces finalist communities for Inuit Nunangat University main campus

November 05, 2025

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has shortlisted eight communities that bid to host Inuit Nunangat University’s main campus. These communities are Arviat, Cambridge Bay, Inuvik, Iqaluit, Kuujjuaq, Nain, Puvirnituq, and Rankin Inlet. Arviat pointed to its strong use of Inuktitut, existing infrastructure, and modular home factory in support of its bid; while Cambridge Bay told Nunatsiaq News […]