Kivalliq Inuit Association
KIA is a 'Designated Inuit Organization' (DIO), which represents the interests of all Inuit living in the Kivalliq Region, acts as a lobbying group, administers and monitors certain provisions of the Nunavut Final Agreement in the Kivalliq Region.
The Kivalliq Inuit Association
KIA is a “Designated Inuit Organization” (DIO), which represents the interests of all Inuit living in the Kivalliq Region, acts as a lobbying group, administers and monitors certain provisions of the Nunavut Final Agreement in the Kivalliq Region.
The KIA mission is to represent, in a fair and democratic manner, Inuit of the Kivalliq Region in the development, protection, administration and advancement of their rights and benefits as an aboriginal people; as well as to promote their economic, social, political and cultural well-being through succeeding generations.
KIA goals to fulfill its mission:
- To preserve Inuit heritage, culture and language.
- To manage Inuit owned lands in the region and provide information to and consult with land claims beneficiaries on land use.
- To protect Arctic Wildlife and the environment, thereby preserving traditional uses for current and future generations.
- To assist Inuit in the Kivalliq region in training and preparation for a Nunavut Territory.
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The Kivalliq Region
The Kivalliq Region is one of Nunavut’s three Regions. It includes mainland to the west of Hudson Bay together with Southampton Island and Coats Island. The population (2016) is 10,413 in an area of 445,108 square kilometers.
Commonly known, as the Hub of the region is Rankin Inlet. Other communities include Arviat, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet, Coral Harbour, Naujaat, and Whale Cove.
Before Nunavut became a Territory in 1999, the Kivalliq Region existed under slightly different boundaries as Keewatin Region, Northwest Territories.
The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) represents the interests of all Inuit in the Kivalliq Region.
