February 2, 2015 - Iqaluit, NU - Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council
Today, Minister Aglukkaq announced a new investment to develop Qikiqtarjuaq's tourism industry, a key sector in the community's economic development and growth.
The Government of Canada is making an investment to support the construction and installation of an interpretative and cultural display in Qikiqtarjuaq's Gathering House. The building is a focal point in the community for both residents and visitors. The new cultural display will provide important information for tourists to the region about the community and surrounding area, including Auyuittuq National Park.
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Ted Laking
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor, Nunavut Region
867-975-3722
Hamlet of Qikiqtarjuaq
Mary Killiktee
Mayor
867-927-8832
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada's three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
