| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | backgrounders
The Northern Food Innovation Challenge (NFIC) is an innovative approach to addressing socio-economic challenges in Canada’s North and Arctic, undertaken as part of CanNor’s Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) fund.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Four participants will contribute their innovative solutions to improving food security across the territories.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | media advisories
Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make an announcement regarding the next phase of project funding for the Northern Food Innovation Challenge.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Fisheries are at the heart of Inuit communities across Nunavut. In recent decades, it has grown into a cornerstone economic sector for the territory, providing jobs in communities both onshore and offshore. Since 2004, the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium (NFMTC) has facilitated training and skills development for Inuit to take advantage of these opportunities.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $88,736 towards a project by the Yukon NGO Hub Society.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Inuit employment in the Government of Canada is central to building prosperity for Inuit in Nunavut and is a vital part of Canada’s responsibilities under the Nunavut Agreement and commitments to reconciliation.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Northerners are full of innovative and strong ideas. Their plans are the ones that grow local economies and create jobs while strengthening their communities.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced an investment of $280,000 that will support strategic development, costs related to the annual Kivalliq Trade Show, and the expansion of the society’s entrepreneurship program over three years. Funding for this initiative is also being provided by the Government of Nunavut and the Kivalliq Inuit Association.
| Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | news releases
Community spaces are an important place for people to come together, experience new things, and gather with their friends, families and neighbours. In Iqaluit, the city’s Franco-Centre has for decades operated a multi-use venue for francophones, Inuit and the general public to participate in a wide variety of cultural and local events that enrich life in the community.
