Mandate

Vision

We must look back to see where we have come from, even as we prepare to move forward at an accelerating pace.

Our young territory of Nunavut was founded with pride in Inuit identity and a drive for self-determination. We have a legacy of resistance and perseverance as survivors of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, forced relocation, and loss of culture and language.

Nunavut is ready for transformational change and our government is confident in our collective ability to achieve it. We are determined to revitalize and realize our shared vision for our territory.

We have much to do.

We will invest in providing care for aging Nunavummiut so our grandparents and parents can live their last years in dignity, closer to family in our territory.

Many of our homes are overcrowded and in need of repair. We will invest in new construction methods and partnerships to increase the range of housing options available to Nunavummiut.

Access to healthcare and mental health supports is crucial to wellbeing. We will invest in training and community-led programs to ensure that more local and culturally relevant services are available.

Our youth have spoken about their hopes and needs. We will invest in the supports that children and youth need to strengthen self-esteem, develop healthier relationships, gain education and employment, and build a meaningful future.

Nunavummiut are capable people with many skills and abilities. We will invest in sustainable local economies that, along with education and training, will provide more job opportunities and enrich our communities.

We are seeing the early impacts of a changing climate in our Arctic home. Inuit have always drawn comfort and strength from our land. We will invest in infrastructure and a diversified economy in ways that preserve our land and protect the wildlife around us.

Inuit are welcoming people. Our land is now home to people from diverse backgrounds who recognize the opportunity in Nunavut and are contributing to a brighter future for our territory.

As your government for the next four years, we will work in unity. We bring new energy, new ideas, and a renewed spirit of collaboration. We know that we are stronger together and cannot achieve our objectives alone.

Our government has unprecedented opportunities to work collaboratively with Inuit organizations and with other levels of government to achieve tangible outcomes. We will be bridge-builders in developing enduring partnerships that will improve the daily lives of Nunavummiut and lay strong foundations for the future.

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