Our Departments

The Executive Department is the critical link between the long-term, strategic vision and planning of the Board of Directors through the governance model, with the day-to-day operations.

The Department oversees the administration of all departments by coordinating the activities and providing the resources needed to carry out activities.

The Executive is responsible for all matters pertaining to Human Resources, Policy, Operations, Program and Service delivery, and accountability to the Board of Directors.

The Planning & Implementation Department negotiates Inuit Benefit Agreements (IIBAs) and other agreements with industry, governments and other parties seeking use of Inuit-Owned Lands, and participates in the management of proposed development affecting Inuit located within the region to ensure Inuit benefit from development.

The Department plays a lead role in other negotiations arising from the Nunavut Agreement including the Manitoba Denesuline Overlap Agreement and Athabasca Denesuline Overlap Agreement as well as discussions on the nomination of sites to the federal Canadian Heritage Rivers program, Canadian Wildlife Services and other federal agencies.

The Department also participates in many of the co-management bodies that oversee the administration of Nunavut’s land, wildlife, and resources; by working closely with such entities as the Inuit Heritage Trust (IHT), Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB), Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC), Nunavut Water Board (NWB), and Nunavut Wildlife Board (NWMB) it provides recommendation of individual appointments to these Institutes of Public Government.

The Lands Department is responsible for ensuring that the use of Inuit-Owned Lands (IOL) reflects both the intent and the legal requirements and obligations set out in the Nunavut Agreement and continuously strives to protect the long-term interests of Inuit by balancing the need for development with protection of the environment.

The Department works collaboratively with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated to develop policy and procedures to administer and monitor activity on Inuit-Owned Land in the region. It ensures occupants adhere to compliance with the rules, regulations and statutes protecting Inuit rights to the land. The Nunavut Agreement defines “land” to include water and resources including wildlife.

These programs provide protection and promotion of Inuit culture, societal values and language. The Department strives to enhance the lives of Kivallirmiut through a wide range of cultural initiatives and programs that support a strong and vibrant society immersed with cultural knowledge. IPS also manages the Nunavut Harvesters support program for the Kivalliq region.

This department strives to deliver employment training and economic development programs to meet the needs of market demands and provide services that support the participation of Inuit in the region to benefit from economic opportunities.

The Training and Education division oversees community-funded programs, summer student programs, daycare programs and student sponsorship programs, providing supports and rewards to Kivalliq beneficiaries who seek to improve their higher level of education and who want to increase their skills in the technical trades or other profession

The Communications Department works to ensure that all departments, programs and initiatives are communicated to Inuit using best and often evolving practices and tactics, such as through brainstorming ideas, planning, executing and assisting to ensure that a special event goes smoothly. Communications is always active and on the ground.

The Governance & Community Liaison Department oversees the coordination of strategic planning and board administration and plays a key role in providing briefings to committee members and executive committee members.