Welcome from the Minister of Culture and Heritage

Hon. Pamela Hakongak Gross, Minister of Culture and Heritage, Deputy Premier,
Minister of Languages, Minister of Education, Minister responsible for Seniors

NEW! Inuit Employment Plan to 2023

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25 January 2023

2022 Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest winners

The Department of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the winners of Qilaut 2022.

25 January 2023

Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq – Inuktut Language Month to Take Place in April 2023

The Department of Culture and Heritage is announcing that Uqausirmut Quviasuutiqarniq

20 December 2022

Iqaluit Centennial Library Reopening

The Iqaluit Centennial Library is scheduled to reopen January 9, 2023.

18 November 2022

Grants and Contributions for 2023-2024

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

17 November 2022

Grants and Contributions Program Public Presentation in Naujaat

The Department of Culture and Heritage invites Naujaat community members to a public presentation about accessing funding through its Grants and...

18 October 2022

Iqaluit Centennial Library Closure

The Iqaluit Centennial Library will be closed until further notice due to staffing issues.

18 October 2022

Qilaut 2022 submission deadline extended

The Department of Culture and Heritage has extended the submission dates for Qilaut 2022 until November 18, 2022 at midnight EST.

06 September 2022

Iqaluit Centennial Library Closure

The Iqaluit Centennial Library will be closed from September 10, 2022 to October 12, 2022 due to operational issues and scheduled maintenance. The...

25 July 2022

Qilaut songwriting contest returns for 2022

Are you an aspiring songwriter?

11 May 2022

2021 Qilaut album launch concert

The Department of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Qilaut compilation album with two upcoming live concerts.

22 February 2022

Inuit Language Awards 2022

Acknowledging and recognizing Nunavut's real language leaders... You!

21 February 2022

Nominations Call for Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit Board Members – Deadline Extension

The Honourable Joanna Quassa, Minister of Languages, is seeking two individuals to serve on the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit (IUT) Board of...

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