Welcome from the Minister of Culture and Heritage

“Inuit knowledge, culture, language and history have undergone immense changes within the course of a few generations. The role of elders in sustaining and promoting oral and cultural traditions through our programs are important for future generations. We work towards ensuring that the Government of Nunavut preserves, develops and enhances Nunavut’s culture, heritage, and languages for all Nunavummiut.”

Hon. David Joanasie, Minister of Culture and Heritage,
Minister of Languages

New! Qilaut 2019

2019 Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq

NEW! Inuit Employment Plan to 2023

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19 March 2020

COVID-19 Department of Culture and Heritage services update

Unless otherwise stated, departmental services are expected to operate as usual. Updates are provided daily.

31 January 2020

Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq 2020: Attiiniq

During Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq - celebration of Inuktut language month,

19 December 2019

2019 Qilaut winners

Every year, the Department of Culture and Heritage holds the Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest, celebrating Nunavut’s vibrant Inuktut music scene...

09 December 2019

Call for Proposals – Grants and Contributions

The Department of Culture and Heritage is currently accepting applications for projects that promote, protect, preserve and revitalize the culture,...

05 November 2019

Department of Culture and Heritage Q&A - November 4, 2019, 7 p.m. Update

Will Culture and Heritage offices be open?

11 October 2019

Traditional practices workshop for Elders and Youth

Are you a youth between 18 to 30 years of age who would like to participate in Inuit traditional drum dancing, chanting and throat singing?

25 July 2019

Qilaut songwriting contest: 2019 submissions

Are you an aspiring songwriter?

04 April 2019

Inuugatta Inuktuuqta Language Conference concluded in Iqaluit

The Innuuqatta Inuktuuqta language conference, organized by the Government of Nunavut (GN) Department of Culture and Heritage, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc...

25 March 2019

Concert and launch of the 2018 Qilaut

To mark the end of Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq, the Department of Culture and Heritage, invites Iqalummiut to the launch and concert of the 2018...

31 January 2019

Uqausirmut Quviasutiqarniq 2019: Inngiusiit Innginnguarusiillu

February is Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq – Inuktut Language Month.

03 January 2019

Grants and Contributions Public Presentation – Chesterfield Inlet

The Department of Culture and Heritage will be giving a public presentation about its Grants and Contributions programs on Wednesday, January 9, 2019...

20 December 2018

Christmas events at Nunavut Public Library Service

Christmas is just around the corner and once again, the Nunavut Public Library Service in Iqaluit invites Iqalummiut to join in this year’s...

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