Nunavut Leaders to Participate in Action Canada Conference
Nunavut’s local and territorial leaders, as well as federal government representatives will participate in a series of events May 27 to June 4 in Nunavut with 16 of Canada’s most inspiring young leaders – Action Canada Fellows.
Jack Anawak, Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, Elisapee Sheutiapik, Mayor of Iqaluit, Jose Kusugak, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), and Mary Simon, former Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs will be among those who participate in briefing sessions and a Nunavut Leaders Dialogue Dinner during Action Canada’s week-long Nunavut working conference on arctic sovereignty.
Action Canada builds leadership for Canada’s future through a national program that is creating a network of emerging leaders who have a passion for Canada and its stature among nations. It is a partnership between the private sector and four federal government departments: Canadian Heritage, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Human Resources and Social Development, and Justice Canada.
During the conference, the Fellows will visit Iqaluit, Canadian Forces Station Alert, and Pangnirtung, as they explore the arctic sovereignty perspectives of the Nunavut territorial government, the federal government, Canadian military, business and economic development interests, the national Inuit organization ITK, and the Nunavut land claims body, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.
For more information, please contact Action Canada CEO Cathy Beehan, 604-268-7890, cell: 778-233-6650 or visit www.actioncanada.ca
