KIA is a “Regional Inuit Organization” (RIO), which represents the interests of all Inuit living in the Kivalliq Region, administers and monitors certain provisions of the Nunavut Final Agreement in the Kivalliq Region.
About
The Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) is a not-for-profit society that represents Inuit in the seven communities of the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut. KIA is a Designated Inuit Organization under the Nunavut Final Agreement and one of three Regional Inuit Associations (RIAs) associated with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
The Kivalliq Inuit Association has three (3) independent operations departments – the Lands Department, Planning & Implementation Department and the Inuit Programs & Services Department. The Executive Department, Finance Department, Human Resources Department and Communications Department work in collaboration to support their activities.
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN:
The Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area as represented by the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut
AND:
Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada.
The Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area as represented by the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut
AND:
Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada.
The purpose of the Sapuulutaq is to effectively and transparently manage designated revenues to achieve economic self-sufficiency of Kivalliq Inuit through time, in a manner consistent with Inuit societal and cultural needs and aspirations.