Northern Lights 2010 Business and Cultural Showcase Guide

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Northern Lights 2010 Business and Cultural Showcase Guide

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Table of contents
Welcome ..........................................5
Show hours and
general information ...........................8
Making the connection ...................10
Full steam ahead ............................16
Film screening schedule .................19
Room to grow .................................20
Montréal is passionate ...................25
Coming clean .................................28
Building blocks ...............................32
Floor plan .......................................40
Schedule ........................................42
Partners ..........................................50
Cirque Fantastic Concept ...............51
Diamond sponsors .........................52
Gold, silver and
bronze sponsors .............................54
Speakers ........................................56
Artists and performers ....................66
Staff and volunteers .......................73
Exhibitors ........................................35
Cover photo: Chris Sampson

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Welcome to the
Northern Lights
Trade Show and Conference
on behalf of the management and staff of the Labrador North and Baffin regional
Chambers of Commerce, welcome to montréal and Northern Lights 2010!
It’s hard to believe that two years
have passed since the fi rst Northern
Lights event was held in Ottawa in
2008. It goes without saying that
over that time we have seen many
changes in the economic landscape
of our regions, the country, and of
course the globe. Despite the recent
period of uncertainty, Canada’s north
remains one of the bright lights for
development and prosperity going
forward.
Northern Lights 2010, the premiere
business and cultural showcase
of the eastern Arctic and north
(Nunavut, Nunavik and Labrador/
Nunatsiavut), is the ideal venue to
learn about the many opportunities
emerging in our regions, as well
as forge important relationships
with key business and government
stakeholders.
We have a fantastic program which
promises to be even better than
2008. The trade show will showcase
a broad range of businesses and
organizations throughout the north
and across Canada. Conferences
and workshops will cover topics
such as resource development,
national sovereignty, northern
transportation networks, tourism
and culture, and other issues. The
Arts and Cultural Pavilion will feature
some of the most talented and
creative visual and performing artists
from across the north, with ongoing
demonstrations and an arts and
crafts marketplace.
It’s a great time to be in Montréal
to learn about the vast opportunities
and unique culture of our respective
regions, so take advantage of
your time in one of Canada’s
most beautiful and vibrant cities!
Enjoy the show!
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STERLING PEYTON
Event Co-Chair
President, Labrador North
Chamber of Commerce
CHRIS WEST
Event Co-Chair
President, Baffi n Regional
Chamber of Commerce
NEIL GREIG
Event Co-Chair
Makivik Corporation
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Baffin Region
Nunavut
Meeting Planner
Dear Clive,
Nunavut is a wonderful place. The people are
very welcoming and the accommodations are great.
I’ll never forget this experience. Let’s make
Nunavut our meeting destination
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to make your meeting or conference
even more enjoyable. Contact us
to find out how you can make plans
for your unforgettable experience.
Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce
867-979-4654 867-979-2929
www.meetbaffin.ca
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Photo source: Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited.
Visit us!
Nunavut is a land of opportunity for potential investors. The territory is
abundant in natural resources: rich in fish and local wildlife, minerals, with
untapped oil and gas potential. Nunavut also offers one of the most spectacular
tourism destinations on the planet and a distinct culture that captivates visitors.
Find out more, visit us at: Booth number 717.
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Department of Economic Development & Transportation
Ministère du Développement économique et des Transports
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Show hours &
general information
The Northern Lights 2010 Business and Cultural Showcase
will be open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Thursday and
Friday, and from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. The
trade show fl oor will open at 1:30 pm on Thursday and
Friday, and at 10:00 am on Saturday.
All breakfasts and lunches will be held in room 710A on the upper level
of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The conferences will be held
in room 520, and workshops and other sessions will be held in
rooms 518 and 520, all next to the trade show fl oor.
The Theatre, VIP Room and Media Centre are located
close to the trade show fl oor in room 521. In the same
area is a storage room for empty display cases and
other excess material. Please note that there is no
security for this room and items stored within are left
at your own risk.
Please wear your delegate/exhibitor badges at all
times to access all events. Should you misplace
your ID badge, or in case of a printing error,
please see the registration desk to get a new
badge issued. Security and door personnel will
be checking badges.
Delegates enjoy access to all areas of the
trade show and conference, except the VIP
room, and including both the conference and
trade show health breaks. Exhibitors have full
access to the trade show fl oor and daily health
breaks in the hospitality area.
Visitors to the event on Thursday can gain
access to the trade show fl oor by presenting
a business card and paying $12 for a day
pass. On Friday and Saturday, the trade
show fl oor is open to the general public
and all visitors will have access to the trade
show fl oor for $12 per day. Complimentary
passes will be available to exhibitors and
delegates prior to and during the event.
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VIP Lounge and Boardroom
One of the many benefits of sponsorship of the event
is access to the VIP Lounge and Boardroom which is
located in Room 455A/B, one floor below the main trade
show floor. Access is available through an elevator
located next to the information desk. Please be sure
to show your badge indicating your status as a VIP
or sponsor for access. To ensure availability, please
make your reservations for the VIP Boardroom at the
registration desk.
Arts and Cultural Pavilion
Don’t forget to visit the many arts and cultural displays
and performances located in the Arts and Cultural
Pavilion on the trade show floor, presented by Nunavut
Tunngavik Incorporated and Authentic Nunavut.
In this event magazine, you can find many biographies
of the visual and performing artists participating at
Northern Lights. A schedule for the performances in
the Arts and Cultural Pavilion will be posted next to the
stage throughout the event.
You can purchase most of the artwork and/or crafts you
will see at the event. Speak to the artist directly or visit
one of the booths selling their creations in and around
the Pavilion.
Business Centre
The Northern Lights business centre, open during the
trade show floor hours, is located right on the trade
show floor. The centre is available to all delegates and
exhibitors and includes a photocopier, fax service,
workstations and more.
Registration and Information
The registration desk and the information booth, open
throughout the event, are located in the lobby of the
500 level of the Palais des congrès de Montréal, at the
top of the escalators. Delegate passes, day passes and
press passes can be picked up at the registration desk.
The information booth will be able to help visitors,
delegates and exhibitors, and is the communication hub
for management, support staff and security.
Security
Security is provided by the Palais des congrès de
Montréal. Security personnel can be found throughout
the venue and can be paged from the information
booth.
There will be on-site security 24 hours a day. Please
speak to the information booth staff if you require
access to the trade show floor after 6:00 pm daily.
Please note that while both the Palais des congrès de
Montréal and Northern Lights management are making
every effort to protect goods and displays at the event,
they cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen goods.
Please remove any valuables daily from the trade show
venue.
Internet Café
When you need to check your emails and surf the
web, drop by the complimentary Internet Café. The
4 individual workstations are located in the business
centre.
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Making the connection
Northern arts
at Northern Lights
Spiritual, inspired, deep.
These are just some of the
words Rowena House uses
to describe the artists from
Canada’s north.
“Art from the north is very
spiritual and is based on history
and culture passed down
from living on the land,” said
House, Executive Director of
the Nunavut Arts and Crafts
Association (NACA), a nonprofi
t incorporated society
that promotes the growth and
appreciation of Nunavut artists,
and the production of their arts
and crafts.
“I also think that art from the
north is inspired by cultural
experiences that you would
not normally get in southern
Canada.”
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House and her colleagues will be
attending Northern Lights 2010 in
Montréal with a bigger presence,
she says, including more artists
attending and a bigger focus on arts
and crafts in the Arts and Cultural
Pavilion.
“Attending (the Northern Lights
show) allows the artist to interact
with organizations that help fund
these types of events, as well as to
network with corporations and the
public to promote their artwork and
to further their professional careers.”
With a population of just 28,000,
Nunavut is home to 3,000 artists,
with the majority working as stone
carvers. House noted that while
there are no official numbers
regarding the impact on the
economy, it is estimated it could
be as much as 30 million dollars
annually. She added that it is also
hard to estimate the full impact
due to the fact that some artists
sell directly to the public.
“The arts sector in Nunavut is
undertaking a economic impact
study to determine the actual figure
that the arts brings to the territorial
economy,” she said.
According to NACA’s website
(www.nacaarts.com), many
northern artists learned their craft
from their elders, stating, in part,
“knowledge is passed down through
the generations by Inuit elders.
Being hunters also helps Inuit to
be good artists. Inuit have a very
close relationship with the land and
its wildlife. The keen observation
skills of the hunter and his intimate
familiarity with the land help the
artist recreate animals and the
environment in his artwork. The
traditional Inuit oral culture in
which stories were passed down
through the ages has fostered vivid
imaginations, and this manifests
itself dramatically in Nunavut artwork
as well.”
House agrees with this assessment.
“Even though we have prolific
aboriginal artists all over the country,
the artists of the North seem to
connect better with their art on a
deeper level,” she mused.
‘Unique to the north’
Photo: Hans G. Pfaff
David Forrest, owner and operator
of TIVI Inc., located in Kuujjuaq,
Nunavik, Quebec, has very similar
views when it comes to northern art.
“It has been said that Inuit art is the
first and truest form of ‘Canadian
Art’,” he said. “It is an art form that is
unique to the north and its people.”
Having lived in the north for
37 years, Forrest started his
company 22 years ago, and the
gallery itself 15 years ago.
“We do buy many pieces from all
over the north,” he said. “There have
only been a few dedicated artists
come my way, so I encourage them
and try to get their pieces out into
the world.”
Forrest noted the pieces they buy
are of a high-end quality that will
appeal to their customer base, which
ranges from the average Joe to
tourists.
“Here in Kuujjuaq, there are people
that work here for a period of time
that want to have a piece that will
remind them of the North,” he said.
“We also do very well with folks on
the various cruise ships that pass
by. We love these folks, as they are
usually very hungry to bring back
a piece of the Arctic. There are
also hunters, fishermen, adventure
tourists and others who come for a
short time for various types of work.”
Forrest added they also sell pieces
over the Internet and said the
art market is vital to the northern
economy.
“It is one of the few avenues for
many Inuit to earn/supplement their
income,” he said, noting tourism also
plays a vital role to the small isolated
communities of the north.
“It generates badly-needed income
for all sorts of small businesses up
here. Also, events such as Northern
Lights are also beneficial as they
open doors of opportunity.”
‘Fostering growth’
Labrador grass work (Photo: Chris Sampson)
Jim Garland is Agency Manager of
the Labrador Craft Marketing Agency
(LCMA) based in Happy Valley-
Goose Bay.
As a wholesale company, the LCMA
mainly focus on retailers across
Canada such as craft shops, galleries,
museums, etc. – anywhere high-end
handmade products are sold.
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“Our main goal is to foster the
growth of the Labrador craft
industry,” explained Garland.
“We showcase anywhere
from 4 artists to as
high as 60 at times.”
Although the LCMA is not attending
this year’s Northern Lights show,
they do attend several premiere
trade shows and exhibitions in the
run of a year in order to promote
Labrador art and artists.
“Obviously, anywhere Labrador work
can be promoted is always a good
thing for all involved in the industry,
and that is one of the things we
John Terriak and his grandson Charles – Nain, Labrador (Photo: Chris Sampson)
are trying to do,” said Garland.
“We do local events such as Expo
Labrador, the Big Land Fair, plus
our own Christmas fair every year,
as well as many conferences any
time we are called upon. We also
take part in two events in St John’s,
one in Toronto, two in Edmonton,
and we have travelled to Halifax
and Vancouver several times.”
Garland noted that any work
submitted to the LCMA by a new
producer for consideration is
carefully examined by a threeperson
quality control board,
to ensure it meets the industry
standards. He added that current
producers submitting a new type
of work must also go through the
screening process.
“Once a producer has a certain type
of work meet industry standards,
they are good to go as long as the
market requires it,” he said.
“We are always looking
for new products
and new producers
to introduce to the
marketplace.”
The wildlife found in northern
Canada is often the subject of
various types of artwork
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Le Maire de Montréal
December 7, 2009
Dear Participant,
Montréal is pleased to host Northern Lights 2010 and I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to
its many participants who are proudly representing the economic and cultural sectors of Nunavik,
Nunavut, Nunatsiavut and Labrador.
More than ever before, Montréal has taken centre stage when it comes to creativity. For many
years, Montréal’s strategies have served to boost international recognition of its status as a city of
knowledge, culture, creation and innovation, as well as a UNESCO City of Design. In particular, our
cultural metropolis has gained further acclaim with the completion of its Quartier des spectacles, a
district in our downtown area that features a wide range of cultural offerings.
In areas other than arts and culture, Montréal’s creativity is also expressing itself through the
development of our universities and research centres, our new hospital centres and our technological
hubs. These projects have provided Montréal with fresh opportunities for accelerating its economic
growth and enhancing its international standing.
Montréal has in short made a choice that has been collectively sustained by its will to succeed. This
choice is to undertake massive investments in the development and enhancement of its creative
capital.
I would like to warmly thank the organizers of the distinguished Northern Lights 2010 event for selecting
Montréal. Your meetings will certainly serve to forge solid and beneficial bonds in the future.
Sincerely,
Gérald Tremblay
Mayor of Montréal
Hôtel de ville, 275, rue Notre-Dame Est, Montréal (Québec) H2Y 1C6 CANADA
Téléphone : 514 872-3101 Télécopieur : 514 872-4059 maire@ville.montreal.qc.ca
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Aurora Energy Resources is proud to be a sponsor of the 2010 Northern Lights Trade Show and Conference.
At Aurora we take pride in being open and honest, informative and accessible. We have a deep respect
for the community and the environment.
Aurora, a subsidiary of Fronteer Development Group Inc., is a uranium exploration and development
company active in the Central Mineral Belt of coastal Labrador, Canada, where it holds one of the
largest undeveloped primary uranium deposits in the world.
To learn more visit www.aurora-energy.ca
Happy Valley - Goose Bay Office
tel 709.896.6777
Postville Community Office
tel 709.479.9872
Makkovik Community Office
tel 709.923.2204

Full steam
ahead
Mining companies keep rolling,
despite economic slowdown
With fi nancial support
extended for another three
years, the Nunavik Mineral
Exploration Fund (NMEF)
won’t be dropping out of the
mining game any time soon,
despite the downturn in the
global economy.
Thanks to the government,
the NMEF’s mining
exploration activities –
based in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik,
Quebec – remain on track
until 2013 at least, says
Jean-Marc Seguin, the
NMEF’s technical director.
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“Ore resources are constantly being
renewed every year and production
shouldn’t cease over the next century.”
“The NMEF hasn’t been affected
by the economic crisis since we
received a financial contribution
through an agreement with the
provincial government,” said Seguin.
“Our budget stayed the same during
the difficult period of the economic
downturn. I cannot say the same
for the mining industry in general,
especially the companies working up
north that had to lay off considerable
human resources or simply cancel
exploration projects.”
Exploration camp in Nunavik
NMEF is a non-profit organization
aimed at promoting the Nunavik
multi-mineral resources potential
and bringing awareness to Inuit
communities regarding mineral
development.
“[We] conduct prospecting training
and exploration projects that outline
mineral showings on the territory,
and participate in promotional
events, as well as community
informative sessions,” noted Seguin.
With regards to its projects, Seguin
explained the NMEF has jointventure
projects with the industry
and develops its own projects
as well.
“We are now focusing on greenstone
belts (gold, copper, zinc, silver)
within the geological Superior
Province and Cu (copper) and Ni
(nickel) occurrences within the
Labrador Trough,” he noted.
Major projects are active within
Nunavik, he added, with the Raglan
mine operated by Xstrata Nickel the
only operating mine and the most
important one, which is currently
exploiting Cu-Ni-Co and PGE
resources.
“Ore resources are constantly
being renewed every year and the
production shouldn’t cease over the
next century,” said Seguin.
In the Raglan belt, the mining
properties of Goldbrook Ventures,
along with their Chinese partner Jilin
Jien Nickel Industry Co, are also
being developed in order to focus on
Cu-Ni-PGE resources.
“Since they recently acquired the
Nunavik Nickel project of Canadian
Royalties, the production schedule
will probably come within a few
years as well,” explained Seguin.
“Other advanced projects may lead
to mines in the short term future,”
he continued. “Otelnuk Lake project
of Adriana Resources is developing
a six billion tonne iron ore deposit,
which is being outlined and this
should affect the regional economic
development within the next decade.”
Sequin said uranium exploration is
also active in the Torngat Mountains
range.
Raglan mine operated by Xstrata Nickel
in Nunavik
“Areva Quebec and Azimut
Exploration are both exploring their
vast mining properties and outlining
extensive mineralized zones,”
he said.
‘Seal of approval’
Another successful mining story in
the north is that of Baffinland Iron
Mines Corporation (BIM).
Located about 600 km north of
the Arctic Circle (about 950 km
northwest of Iqaluit), Baffinland is
mining some of the highest grade
iron ore found anywhere in the world.
“We have a project on the north
coast of Baffin Island [with a] very
unique high grade (of ore),” says
Gordon McCreary, President and
CEO of Baffinland. “On average, the
grade is 65% iron-oxide, the highest
possible is 70%. These are direct
shipping ores, with no processing
required – just drilling, blasting,
crushing and screening, and then
off to market as either coarse or
fine (ore).
While there is no mine in place as
such – yet, anyway – McCreary
explained Baffinland Iron Mines
Corporation are currently at the
advanced exploration stage.
“In the winters of 2007/2008, we
mined bulk sample – and shipped
it in three vessels to market in the
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fall of 2008,” he said. “It was
consumed in 2009, by one of
our largest buyers, ArcelorMittal
in Europe, which is the largest
steel company in the world, three
times larger than the next biggest
company.
“The other company we deal with is
ThyssenKrupp, which is the largest
steel producer in Germany. They are
a technical leader of the European
steel industry. We have the ‘Good
Housekeeping Seal of Approval’,
so to speak, when it comes to the
companies we have on board.”
McCreary added that Baffi nland Iron
Mines Corporation has constructed
a 110 km all-weather road to the
north coast of Baffi n Island to aid
in the movement of their ore, and
ultimately, ship to the south coast
of Baffi n Island, where they plan
on constructing the most northerly
railway in the world – almost
150 km long.
“We will establish a port facility
there, as there is deep water and so
forth, and we will ship to Europe as
our primary market,” he noted.
But with big projects comes the need
for big money – literally billions –
to construct what Baffi nland has
planned.
“We were on the cusp of getting our
fi nancing done before the economy
blew up in our faces,” said McCreary.
“But we are in the process of closing
our fi nancing for 2010 to bridge us
to the point of strategic partnering to
get the project done. Because this
is a multi-billion dollar project, we
need companies with deep pockets
working with us.”
He noted Baffi nland has about
20 companies signed on, including
some of the largest steel companies
in the world and metal trading
companies, which work between
the steel and mining companies.
“We have to bide our
time until our strategic
partners are in place,
hopefully in 2010.”
McCreary added his company has
already raised $500 million (by year
end 2009), with investments of
$420 million to date.
He also explained this is a “lowspend”
time period, as Baffi nland
is currently waiting on all the
proper permits to come through, a
process which could take two years.
McCreary is optimistic everything
will work out and after all the permits
are in place, anticipates a three
year time frame for the construction
phase of their projects.
He noted that the iron ore deposits
are also more than plentiful, with
a projected lifespan of just over
20 years for their reserves and just
over 28 years for their resources.
“Those are just for our fi rst, second
and third deposits,” he said. “Our
fourth and fi fth deposits haven’t
been drilled yet, but we have done
surface sampling and it looks very
encouraging, and it appears it might
last much longer than our current
resources. We expect drilling to start
in 2010.”
Ore being loaded at Milne Inlet, Baffin Island
(Photo: www.baffinland.com)
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Northern Lights 2010
Film Screening Schedule
Join us in the Northern Lights theatre at the Palais des congrès (room 521B) to
see special screenings of Nunavut films and meet some of the key talents behind
their production, brought to you by the Nunavut film development Corporation.
thursday, January 28, 2010
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jolene arreak and Karliin aariak (Producers)
Avaala, Tajarniit Productions Inc.
A documentary that highlights the importance of the ringed seal
for Inuit culture and traditions, Avaala follows the way the seal is
used in everyday life for Inuit-featuring the making of a traditional
sealskin qajaq and tent.
Jolene arreak (Producer)
Words of Wisdom, Inuit Communications Systems Ltd.
Jolene Arreak is an up-and-coming Inuit fi lmmaker who believes
in the importance of telling Inuit stories through fi lm. Respectful
of her elders, she works hard to show the audience the power
of the stories told by Inuit for centuries. Jolene is working on the
development of her fi rst feature fi lm, a forbidden love story of an
Inuk woman and a Tuniit man (pre-Dorset culture).
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
madeline Ivalu (Actor/Producer)
Short Films, Arnait Video Collective
Madeline Ivalu has been a member of the Arnait Video Collective
for the past 18 years. A producer, storyteller, consultant, director
and actress, she has been involved in fi lmmaking in Igloolik in
a signifi cant way, representing tradition and modernity in Inuit
life today. As a hunter, a mother, a seamstress and acclaimed
fi lmaker, she has a unique voice in Nunavut and in Canada.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Jonathan wright (Animator) and derek mazur, NFB
Nunavut Animation, National Film Board and
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, 2009
Jonathan Wright is an illustrator and animator who has lived
in Iqaluit, Nunavut for the past fi ve years. He graduated from
Sheridan College in Ontario and has illustrated for newspapers,
magazines and books.
friday, January 29, 2010
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jonathan wright (Animator) and derek mazur, NFB
Nunavut Animation, National Film Board and
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, 2009
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Jolene arreak and Karliin aariak (Producers)
Avaala, Tajarniit Productions Inc.
Jolene arreak (Producer)
Words of Wisdom, Inuit Communications Systems Ltd.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
madeline Ivalu (Actor/Producer)
Short Films, Arnait Video Collective
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Jonathan wright (Animator) and derek mazur, NFB
Nunavut Animation, National Film Board and
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, 2009
11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Jolene arreak and Karliin aariak (Producers)
Avaala, Tajarniit Productions Inc.
Jolene arreak (Producer)
Words of Wisdom, Inuit Communications Systems Ltd.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
madeline Ivalu (Actor/Producer)
Short Films, Arnait Video Collective
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Jonathan wright (Animator) and derek mazur, NFB
Nunavut Animation, National Film Board and
Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, 2009
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Room to
grow
Northern tourism always
ready to expand
There is no question that
Canada’s northern regions are
the best-kept secret when it
comes to tourism destinations,
but several organizations are
looking to change that.
Destination Labrador, an
established destination
marketing organization (DMO)
in Newfoundland and Labrador,
is one such organization.
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“In recent years (2006-2009),
Destination Labrador has been
actively engaging industry partners
in the launch of a new Labrador
brand in the marketplace, building
capacity in regional tourism
product delivery and generating
new business for its Labrador
tourism stakeholders,” explained
Randy Letto, Executive Director
of Destination Labrador.
“ Much has been
accomplished, yet we
have a tremendous
tourism resource base
from which to grow
the tourism industry
in Labrador.”
Destination Labrador’s current
three year proposed business plan
promises to deliver $400,000 in
Labrador stakeholder investment
on total project costs of $2.5 million,
which is cost-shared with the
provincial department of Tourism,
Culture and Recreation, and the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities
Agency (ACOA).
“By remaining focused on the
current business plan and protecting
our marketing investments, we will
no doubt achieve a better return on
our investments while at the same
time delivering award-winning travel
experiences in Labrador,” said Letto.
Destination Labrador launched
an award-winning new website in
February 2008 to promote travel to
Labrador. (See www.OnlyLabrador.
com for details.)
“The overall site visitation has
reached 37,000 absolute unique
visitors in the fi rst 15 months or
2,500 visitors per month with an
average onsite time of 1 minute
55 seconds,” said Letto. “The largest
spike in traffi c to the site was during
the online ad campaign in the spring
of 2008. The website is the primary
call to action for all marketing and
advertisement and is the only
consumer and travel trade fulfi llment
tool deployed by Destination
Labrador.”
The Destination Labrador DMO
represents a diverse tourism
sector, noted Letto, with substantial
public and private investments in
the fi shing/hunting, snowmobiling,
outdoor adventure, cruise and sightseeing
tourism product sectors.
However, Letto also acknowledges
the need for more market ready
product in all sectors of the industry.
“Product development and capacity
building are vital to ensuring
Labrador’s tourism product
matches recent travel trends and
consumer demand for enriched
travel experiences,” he said.
“A tremendous amount of product
development is necessary, especially
as a result of the new Torngat
National Park, the completion of
the Trans Labrador Highway, the
proposed Mealy Mountains National
Park, the pending UNESCO status
for Red Bay National Heritage Site
and to support the existing 10,000
visitors annually.”
He added Labrador coastal regions
from Red Bay to the Torngats
are meeting the challenges of
port readiness for the emerging
cruise sector and Labrador
port infrastructures remain vital
components of making this industry
sector a signifi cant part of the
economy.
“Similarly there needs to be an
emphasis on charting Labrador
waters in those areas to be key
cruising corridors.”
‘Maximizing potential’
When it comes to cruise ships,
Nunavut is getting its feet wet in
that particular tourism sector.
Colleen Dupuis, CEO of Nunavut
Tourism, said they are working with
communities to show them how they
can better maximize the potential in
the cruise ship industry.
“Port facilities vary by community,
and each community where
ships visit does local events and
activities when the ship comes in,”
said Dupuis. “This can range from
community feast type events to
artisan markets to guided trips on
the land.”
Continued on next page
Hiking along Mount Asgard in Auyuittuq
National Park, Nunavut (Photo: Nunavut Tourism)
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Continued from previous page
She noted although Nunavut
Tourism doesn’t have an exact
number when it comes to the jobs
that have been created solely by the
cruise industry – because there are
very few dedicated operators looking
after just cruise ship activities – they
are hoping that this summer there
will be upwards of 10 jobs created
as ambassadors on ships.
“We have also begun talk about
a pre- and post-trip outpost camp
that would employ three to five
local people,” she added.
Dupuis noted the spectacular
scenery and wildlife and proximity
to the Northwest Passage is a
big draw for tourists who come by
cruise ship to Nunavut.
“The effects of climate change
and the opening of the Northwest
Passage will make a big difference
(in cruise ship visits).”
So why cruise Canada’s north and
not somewhere hot and sunny
“The adventure, smaller boats, more
personalized service, spectacular
scenery; it’s not even remotely the
same type of product.”
‘Direct benefits’
While one company is just starting
out in the cruise industry, yet another
has been sailing smoothly for nearly
five years.
Cruise North Expeditions, an Inuitowned
and operated expedition
cruise company owned by the
Makivik Corporation, has been
serving adventure-seeking tourists
with first-class service aboard the
122-passenger ice-class ship the
Lyubov Orlova since 2005.
“We decided to start this business
when we saw the number of cruises
to the Arctic increase,” explained
Jillian Dickens, Marketing and
Communications Manager for
Cruise North Expeditions.
“Knowing that cruise companies not
owned by the people of the region
often do not provide benefit beyond
a few dollars spent in the community
during visits, we realized this was a
huge opportunity to do things right.
This was an opportunity to develop a
sustainable, profitable, Inuit-owned
expedition cruise company that gives
passengers an authentic experience,
and directly benefits the region.”
Cruise North Expeditions’ home
port is Kuujjuaq (Nunavik), with their
main offices located there, as well
as Montreal. They also have a sales
office located in Toronto.
Dickens explained Cruise North sails
solely to Canadian eastern Arctic
destinations and Greenland.
A tourist snaps a shot of an impressive iceberg at Cape Vivak, near the
Torngat Mountains, northern Labrador (Photo: Destination Labrador)
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The spectacular beauty of Rose Island, in the Torngat Mountain
range, northern Labrador (Photo: Destination Labrador)
“Our season starts in St. John’s,
cruising up the coast of Labrador,
through Hudson Strait to Kuujjuaq,
up the coast of Baffin Island,
through the Northwest Passage,
and alongside Greenland,” she
explained. “Our trips highlight
Inuit culture, exotic wildlife,
dramatic scenery, and an altogether
educational, inspiring experience.”
What sets Cruise North apart from
other expeditions is that they are
owned and operated by the Inuit
people who have lived for centuries
in the region through which they
travel.
“Not only does that provide our
passengers an authentic look into
the Inuit culture, but it also provides
direct benefits to the people of the
region,” said Dickens.
“For example, our on-board Inuit
youth trainee program, which
we have been doing since 2006,
provides youth training in anything
from Zodiac driving, to hotel
management, to presentation skills.
Trainees get to showcase and share
their culture to people from around
the world, and take pride in doing
so. Trainees not only learn new
skills, but gain a certain confidence
in themselves, their communities
and their culture.”
Their Arctic Clean-Up
Mission also sets them
apart.
“For the past four seasons we have
rallied together northern business
sponsors to partner with us to clean
up an abandoned mining site near
Kangiqsujuaq in northern Quebec,”
she said. “Over the years, we have
hauled out literally tons of debris,
fuel drums and scrap metal from
the beach. This past summer our
Clean‐Up Mission was complete and
we are already working on plans for
next year, when we will tackle the
entire coast of the Torngat National
Park in Labrador.”
Another benefit she noted was
their scheduled flights with their
sister company, First Air, to bring
their passengers to the north
whenever possible.
“This is not only to support First Air,
but also to encourage local guides
to offer pre and post tours in their
communities. This way, for example,
passengers can fly up a few days
early, go fishing in Kuujjuaq, or
kayaking in Iqaluit, before getting
on the ship for their expedition. If we
used strictly charters, they would not
have this option.”
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Continued from previous page
‘World class’
Nunatsiavut is also making a name
for themselves in the tourism sector.
Since identifying with stakeholders
that tourism was a top priority in
2006, the Nunatsiavut Government
(NG) formed the Tourism
Nunatsiavut Committee, which led to
the development of a Strategic Plan.
“The basic goal is to make
Nunatsiavut a world class, exotic
tourism destination,” explains Kristy
Sheppard, NG’s Director of Tourism.
“Loosely translated, ‘Nunatsiavut’
means ‘our beautiful land’ – that
is one of our marketing initiatives
(for tourism).”
The NG has established some
partnerships within the tourism
sector, in particular, with cruise lines,
including Cruise North Expeditions.
“Two years ago, we had fi ve
Nunatsiavut youth working with
Cruise North, and last year we had
one youth working with them. We
have also partnered with other cruise
lines to offer knowledge-based
assistance.”
Sheppard added they have also
conducted “fam” (familiarization)
tours with Polar Star Expeditions in
July of 2009, which travelled to every
community within Nunatsiavut, as
well as Torngat National Park.
In addition to attending a variety
of trade shows and exhibitions,
developing internal communications
and education sessions, Sheppard
noted the NG is taking a passive
approach to promoting Nunatsiavut
as a tourism destination.
“We don’t advertise it in a, ‘fournight,
fi ve-day stay for just ‘X’
amount of dollars’, pre-packaged
kind of deal,” she explained. “We are
still developing (our product). We are
looking to create a new, in demand
Arctic destination, based on a low
volume, high-yield customer base.”
Sheppard noted this is why
partnerships with outfi ts like
Cruise North are so benefi cial.
“We are expedition-line focused,
offering hands-on, cultural
experiences.
“ We are showcasing
the wildlife, culture
and the landscape of
northern Labrador.”
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Montréal is
passionate...
about people like you!
The Secret Bench on McGill College Avenue
Photo: © Tourisme Montréal, Daniel Choinière
we’re thrilled to have this chance to share the sights and sounds of our city with you. So just give
yourself over to every minute of montréal’s one-of-kind pleasures, from its streetside vibe to its
chock-a-block restaurants and from its fabulous shopping to its downtown festivals. Bienvenue!
Nowhere is winter as warm, friendly
and full of fun as in Montréal.
For Montréalers, quality of life is a year- round affair.
Because the way we see it, life is meant to be lived,
even in the depths of winter. Snuggled up indoors,
it’s impossible to experience the sparkling wonders
of the city!
In the central core, Montréal’s vast underground city
is ripe with possibilities: shopping, entertainment,
cultural events, get-togethers, even a stop at the
climate-controlled Biodôme,with the temperature
outdoors never a worry.
Do, however, step outside to stroll bustling city streets.
Magically decked out in seasonal garb, Montréal’s
homes and businesses are certain to warm the heart.
This dazzling celebration extends to city museums and
exhibitions such as “Who is the real Santa Claus” and
the Oratory’s famed collection of nativity scenes from
around the world.
Montréal Canadiens Hockey Club
The National Hockey League’s Montréal Canadiens,
24-time winners of the Stanley Cup, play their home
games at the Bell Centre, which is open to visitors.
www.canadiens.com
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of
Archaeology and History
Pointe-à-Callière is a national historic site rising above
the actual remains of the city’s birthplace. It takes
visitors on an authentic archaeological tour from the
14th century, when natives camped on the site, right up
to the present. They’ll see native artefacts, the city’s fi rst
Catholic cemetery, its first marketplace, and lots more.
www.pacmuseum.qc.ca
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Casino de Montréal
Formerly the French and Québec
pavilions of Expo 67, the Casino
de Montréal offers over 3,000 slot
machines and 120 gaming tables. It is
also home to the Cabaret, a spectacular
500-seat performance hall, as well as
four restaurants to suit every taste, from
a quick snack to a gourmet experience.
www.casinos-quebec.com
Montréal Tower / Olympic Park
Built for the 1976 Summer Olympic
Games, the Olympic Stadium is the
Park’s centrepiece, a bold design by
French architect Roger Taillibert. A
funicular-type elevator brings visitors to
the top three observation floors of the
Tower, the tallest inclined tower in the
world, which offers a spectacular view of
the city. The sports centre, at the foot of
the Tower, has six aquatic pools as well
as a multi-sport facility.
www.rio.gouv.qc.ca
Biodôme de Montréal
Since it first opened in 1992, some
15 million visitors have travelled through
this “house of life”, a unique concept in
the world. Here, plants and animals by
the thousands, cliffs and waterways,
even the climate itself recreate with
stunning realism the four finest
ecosystems of the Americas.
www.museumsnature.ca
Casino de Montréal, parc Jean-Drapeau
Olympic Park / Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Photo: © Tourisme Montréal, Daniel Choinière
Photo: © Régie des installations olympiques
Musée d’art contemporain
de Montréal
Canada’s premier museum devoted
exclusively to contemporary art, the
Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal
is a superb place to discover the
wealth of Québec creativity and leading
international trends. Discover art
created by contemporary artists using
painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture,
photography, installation, film and video.
www.macm.org Polar World ecosystem at the Montréal Biodôme Photo: © Montréal Biodôme, Sean O’Neill
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
A masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, Notre-
Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and 1829. The
magnificent interior in wood and the boldly modern
design of the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel,
captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows
illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish
history. In the evening a sound and light show presents
the founding of Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica.
www.notredamebasilica.ca
Quays of the Old Port of Montréal
Extending over 2.5 km, the recreational and tourist park
at the Quays of the Old Port offers a variety of outdoor
activities to suit all tastes, including cruises, tours,
exhibitions, terraces and restaurants with views of the
river, and many other free events. Furthermore, visitors
can take part in a range of indoor activities, especially at
the Montréal Science Centre. And when the temperature
dips, the 0.5 km skating rink is the perfect place to
skate to the beat of different music styles every night.
On Saturday nights throughout December, the TELUS
Fire on Ice musical fireworks light up the sky and the
ambiance with lively outdoor musical performances!
www.quaysoftheoldport.com
Notre-Dame Basilica Photo: © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Northern Lights delegates
January 27 to 30, 2010

Coming clean
Renewable energy projects
key to sustainable future
They know the business, they know the people, they know the north. It is that
combination that puts Lumos Energy in the comfortable position of working with
various partners to find clean, renewable energy sources for Canada’s Arctic.
Inukjuak, Nunavik, Quebec – the site of a planned 7.5 megawatt, run-of-river, small hydro facility is being planned
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by the Illuminate Pituvik Landholding Corporation and private partners, including Lumos Energy and Groupe RSW

“Working in northern climates is
something we know as well as
anybody,” says Chris Henderson,
President of Lumos Energy.
“We have worked with Aboriginal
communities for 15 years on
clean energy projects, and we are
particularly interested in developing
clean energy to replace costly,
dirty and inefficient diesel-based
electricity.”
Lumos Energy currently acts as the
Clean Energy Advisor/Partner to the
Pituvik Landholding Corporation in
Inukjuak, Nunavik. Henderson is the
overall project strategist.
“We’re developing a small hydro
project to replace the diesel system,
and also provide some electric
baseboard heating,” he explained,
adding Groupe RSW of Montreal is
the key engineering partner in this
project.
The project is located in Inukjuak,
Nunavik, Quebec where a
7.5 megawatt, run-of-river, small
hydro facility is being planned by the
Pituvik Landholding Corporation,
Lumos Energy and Groupe RSW.
“The feasibility study for the project
is complete and discussions are
underway with Hydro Quebec,”
noted Henderson. “The system will
replace 100% of existing diesel
based electricity, and also potentially
supply some baseboard heating for
the community to reduce furnace
fuel use.”
Lumos Energy is
especially keen on hydro
because it’s reliable.
“However, in the right circumstances,
wind and solar have potential,
especially for small scale
applications and to augment
main energy systems,” he said.
In addition to the planned hydro
project at Inukjuak, Lumos Energy
is also working with the Makivik
Corporation on other renewable
energy opportunities.
“Clean, reliable power is the basis
for economic development, so
renewable energy for the North is
critical to the region’s development
and quality of life,” said Henderson.
With the Arctic being a hot issue
right now with regards to northern
sovereignty, Henderson noted it nas
affected Lumos Energy’s business,
but not in a negative way.
“Simply put, having renewable
energy systems strengthens
communities, and Canada’s ability
to assert its sovereignty over the
north,” he said. “Lumos Energy is
always willing to share its experience
with clean energy for Aboriginal
communities and the northern
regions. Clean energy needs to be
part of our sustainable economic
future.”
‘Realizing potential’
While clean, renewable energy
seems to be the way of the future,
the need for oil and gas will still exist
for some time to come.
That’s where the Newfoundland
and Labrador Oil & Gas Industries
Association (NOIA) comes into play.
Founded in 1977 when exploration
activity was gaining momentum in
the Newfoundland and Labrador
offshore, NOIA has grown with the oil
and gas industry through exploration
and ultimately, development, said
Bob Cadigan, President and CEO of
NOIA.
“Our industry is still evolving with a
second GBS in concept refinement/
pre-feed design joining Hibernia
and two FPSOs producing oil on
the Grand Banks and we have
much more potential,” he continued.
“Newfoundland and Labrador is now
producing 40 per cent of Canada’s
light sweet crude. Our supply and
service community is also evolving.”
NOIA’s mission is to promote
development of east coast
Canada’s hydrocarbon resources
and to facilitate its membership’s
participation in oil and gas industries.
NOIA now has approximately
500 members in Atlantic Canada
and around the world who provide
products and services for the
petroleum sector. NOIA associate
members include petroleum
companies, trade associations and
government bodies and agencies at
the municipal, provincial and federal
levels.
“As a member-directed association,
NOIA also provides market
intelligence and updates on industry
and business trends,” said Cadigan.
“Key to our mandate, we provide
business opportunity information
and advocate on behalf of our
members to stakeholder groups.
We develop sound policy and
research on relevant issues, and
we also provide networking and
marketing opportunities and facilitate
partnership development.”
Cadigan noted that over 30 plus
years, NOIA and its members have
also developed harsh environment
expertise and pioneered ice
monitoring and management.
“The supply and service capability
and capacity of our member has
grown exponentially and our local
harsh environment expertise is
sought after on the global stage.”
Currently, NOIA is focusing their
attention on the Canadian Arctic for
new opportunities with respect to oil
and gas development.
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Continued from previous page
“We are gathering information
on various regions to keep our
membership informed about
potential opportunities. (NOIA’s)
annual conference in 2010 will
feature Arctic issues and we have
an Arctic and Greenland committee
set up to fi nd out what there is to
know about these regions, the
regulatory environment, the physical
environment, who is operating
now, what the timelines look like
for future exploration and ultimately
development.”
Of course, he noted, NOIA’s
main interest is opportunities in
Newfoundland and Labrador, which
is considered a sub-arctic region by
many oil and gas companies.
“Our harsh environment expertise
combined with our proximity positions
NOIA members to supply and service
projects in the Arctic,” he said.
Cadigan explained the concept of
the Arctic Gateway is also a big
selling point for companies looking
to explore the Arctic regions.
“Newfoundland and Labrador
is located in close proximity to
waterways connecting directly
to Greenland and the eastern
Canadian Arctic, so it makes sense
for companies to use Newfoundland
and Labrador ports as a staging
point, given the level of infrastructure
development here,” he said.
“We’re already supporting major oil
projects off our shores and are well
set up to support exploration and
development activity elsewhere. We
also have the harsh environment
expertise that will be critical when
operating in northern conditions.
We’ve got it all – the proximity, the
infrastructure and the know-how.”
Cadigan noted many of the oil
companies with licenses in the
Arctic are also involved in the
Newfoundland and Labrador
offshore.
“We have established relationships
with the Government of Canada, the
departments of Natural Resources
and Indian and Northern Affairs.
Closer to home we have built and
established relationships with the
Combined Councils of Labrador and
hopefully, through our participation
in Northern Lights 2010, we will build
relationships with the Baffi n Island
business community and Nunavut in
general.”
Cadigan said the Arctic is a frontier
region and NOIA is still learning
about the business and regulatory
environments and about the oil and
gas potential.
“It is an ongoing process, but all indications
point to large potential,” he
said. “The next step is to realize that
potential.”
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Building blocks
Infrastructure key to maximizing
potential of the north
as the capital of Nunavut,
Iqaluit is one of the main
thoroughfares for goods and
services in Canada’s north.
however, there needs to
be more work put into its
transportation infrastructure,
if the north is to see major
benefits in the coming years,
according to John hawkins.
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“In transportation systems, time
and distance are among the most
important considerations,” said
Hawkins, Director of Transportation
Policy and Planning, Department
of Economic Development and
Transportation with the Government
of Nunavut.
The Avataq sealift offloading at Frobisher Bay,
Iqaluit, Nunavut (Photo courtesy of NEAS)
“The demand in Nunavut is
growing steadily. It could leap
dramatically due to a boom in
mining, petroleum, a construction
boom, the opening of the Northwest
Passage or any number of reasons.
These developments benefi t
southern Canada in many different
ways: manufacturing, supplying,
expediting, warehousing, investment
trading. There are relatively few
ways they benefi t the north, but one
of them should be infrastructure.”
One of these projects, said Hawkins,
should be a new airport terminal. He
explained the current airport terminal
in Iqaluit simply experiences too
much traffi c in its current location
and as such, several airport projects
are now in the planning phase.
“The largest one is the Iqaluit Airport
project, where the draft of the Airport
Master Plan has just been readied
for public consultation,” he said.
“Once we’ve compiled all the input
from that process, we’ll move that
project into detailed design and
hopefully into construction.”
“As the territorial capital, Iqaluit
air traffi c is steadily growing at a
high rate, and the airport layout
was designed for less than half the
traffi c we now get on a daily basis,”
Hawkins continued. “This has led to
a series of temporary fi xes for safety
and security reasons, but they all
impact on comfort, convenience and
overall capacity for both passengers
and perishable cargo. There isn’t
any way to expand it without moving
it to a larger apron. The work on
that apron has been completed in
preparation for moving the terminal
but there is still a lot of work to do.”
Another important piece of infrastructure
also under consideration is
the Iqaluit port project. Hawkins said
it has been under consideration “for
a long time now.”
“Currently, cargo is handled off the
beach which, with 12 metre tides, is
very time consuming, and subject to
a lot of variables like weather and
ice coverage of the beach area,”
he explained. “Because most of the
ships coming here are en route to
other communities in Nunavut and
Nunavik, any delay we have here
also impacts resupply in those other
communities.”
Hawkins said resupply is the main
focus for looking at a proper port
facility in Iqaluit.
“With all the ineffi ciencies of
operating onto a beach with
extremely large tides, there isn’t
any excess capacity in the system,”
he said. “In years of high demand,
there can be diffi culty getting all the
cargo into the territory, and Iqaluit
is the largest bottleneck. Currently
they can offl oad cargo for about four
hours per tide. If we can increase
that to the full tide, we can fairly
easily take days off the voyage.”
Hawkins noted the tourism industry
would also benefi t from a proper port
facility.
“We see a number of cruise ships
here every year, but there is
nowhere they can easily land and be
welcomed into our territory’s capital,”
he noted. “There isn’t even much
of a facility for local boat owners;
they launch their boats at one end of
town or the other depending on the
tide, but without any fl oat docks or a
sheltered harbour, a lot of effort goes
into tending those boats – resetting
anchors, moving them up and down
Transportation of goods along the Trans
Labrador Highway (Photo: Chris Sampson)
the beach or pulling them out of the
water every time they use them.
“In all of these examples, it isn’t
done that way in the rest of the
country. There is no reason marine
facilities shouldn’t be built in the
north just like they have been in the
rest of the country.”
‘Night and day’
Peter Taptuna, Minister of Economic
Development and Transportation
with the Government of Nunavut,
Opposite page: Construction of the causeway across the
Churchill River as part of the development of Phase III of the
Trans Labrador Highway (Photo: Chris Sampson)
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echoes Hawkins’s sentiments
regarding marine infrastructure.
In a recent Ministerial statement in
the Nunavut legislature, Taptuna
said it needs to be made clear to the
federal government that Nunavut
was overlooked when marine
facilities were being constructed.
“Docks and harbours are critical to
our viability; and…we will work with
[the federal government] in any way
possible to ensure their oversight is
corrected,” said Taptuna.
He also informed members of the
house that a trip to central and
northern Labrador last summer was
a learning experience with regard
to federal assistance for marine
facilities.
“The purpose of my trip was
to see the difference in marine
development between Labrador
communities and our own. And that
difference… was like the difference
between night and day,” he said.
“The people in Labrador continue
to face many of the same obstacles
we do. But there is no doubt the
marine facilities we saw contribute
to the viability of the Labrador
communities. There is also no doubt
that Nunavummiut are as deserving
of federal assistance in getting those
facilities constructed as people on
the Labrador coast and the rest of
the country were,” added Minister
Taptuna.
‘Key role’
John Hickey, Minister of Labrador
Affairs for the Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador,
feels it’s important to support the
development of the north, including
a new docking facility.
“We have a strong cultural
relationship between [Labrador],
the Nunatsiavut Government and
the people of [Nunavut],” said
Hickey, noting roughly one-third
of the population of Iqaluit is from
Newfoundland and Labrador.
“There is also a strong business
relationship there that has been
established between the Labrador
North Chamber of Commerce and
the Baffi n Regional Chamber of
Commerce.”
Hickey added that with so much
going on in the north – including
the exploration for oil and gas –
Canada has to play a more active
role in asserting its sovereignty. He
believes central Labrador can be a
valuable asset in that regard.
“5 Wing Goose Bay [could be] a
major staging area for sovereignty in
north,” said Hickey. “Goose Bay is a
NORAD centre and is a location for
a fi rst line of defence. For example,
when 9/11 happened, CF-18s
were deployed to Goose Bay as a
fi rst line of defence. We’ve got the
infrastructure to be a military asset
for sovereignty issues.”
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EXHIBITORS
406
AARLUK/CONSILIUM
Victor Tootoo
PO Box 2230
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-2089 • Fax (867) 979-2091
tootoo@aarluk.ca
505
ABORIGINAL CANADA PORTAL
Helene Potvin
10 Wellington, Room 701
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4
Tel. (819) 994-9703 • Fax (819) 956-8739
helene.potvin@ainc-inac.gc.ca
519
ACTUA
Leslie Cuthbertson
15 York Street (Courtyard)
Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7
Tel. (613) 234-4137 • Fax (613) 234-4779
Leslie.Cuthbertson@actua.ca
823
AFN (ODYSSÉE NUNAVUT)
Cecile Guerin
PO Box 1799
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-3808
odysseeiqaluit@nunafranc.ca
819
AFN (RDEE NUNAVUT)
Cecile Guerin
PO Box 1799
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-2801 ext 24
odyssee@nunafranc.ca
821
AFN (RDÉE NUNAVUT, YUKON, TNO)
Cécile Guérin
PO Box 1799
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-2801 ext 24
odyssee@nunafranc.ca
811 & 910
AIR INUIT
Jean Dupuis
547 Meloche
Dorval, QC H9P 2W2
Tel. (514) 636-9445 • Fax (514) 636-8916
jdupuis@airinuit.com
900
ANGNGUTIGIARVIK SERVICES
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Salluit, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
512
ARCTIC CONSULTANTS INC.
Robert Pelletier
10200 Mirabeau
Anjou, QC H1J1T6
Tel. (514) 353-3552 ext 27
Fax (514) 353-1251
rpelletier@arcticconsultants.ca
917
ARCTIC KINGDOM EXPEDITIONS
Thomas Lennartz
3335 Yonge Street #402
Toronto, ON M4N 2M1
Tel. (416) 322-7066 ext 114
thomas@arctickingdom.com
622
ATIIGO MEDIA INC
Tony Romito
PO Box 1263
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-0026 • Fax (867) 979-0100
tony@atiigomedia.ca
312
AURORA ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
Waylon Williams
PO Box 2020, Stn. B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0
Tel. (709) 896-6777 • Fax (709) 896-3262
wwilliams@aurora-energy.ca
1018
AUTHENTIC NUNAVUT
Nancy Mullick
PO Box 612
Pangnirtung, NU X0A 0R0
Tel. (867) 473-2633
authenticnunavut@gov.nu.ca
907
AVATAQ CULTURAL INSTITUTE
Taqralik Partridge
215 Redfern, Suite 400
Westmount, QC H3Z 3L5
Tel. (514) 989-9031 ext 242
Fax (514) 989-8789
taqralik@avataq.qc.ca
217
BAFFIN CONFERENCE AND
MEETING ASSISTANCE
Sarah LeBlanc
PO. Box 59
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-4654 • Fax (867) 979-2929
conferences@baffinchamber.ca
1100
BASKET WEAVING AND DOLL MAKING
DEMONSTRATION AREA
1011
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Melisa Kamibayashi
350 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8
Tel. (613) 566-4414 ext 4033
Fax (613) 566-4390
melisa.kamibayashi@canadacouncil.ca
818
CANADA-NUNAVUT BUSINESS
SERVICE CENTRE
David Sudlovenick
PO Box 1000
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-7860 • Fax (867) 975-7885
cnbsc@gov.nu.ca
501
CANADIAN NORTHERN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Cheri Kemp-Long
PO Box 40
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-4582 • Fax (867) 975-4736
cheri.kemplong@cannor.gc.ca
1101, 1103 & 1200
CARVING DEMONSTRATION AREA
1209
CERAMIC DISPLAY
404
CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE SEPT-ILES
Ginette Lehoux
700 Boul, Laure bureau 237
Sept-Iles, QC G4R 1Y1
Tel. (418) 968-3488 • Fax (418) 968-3432
glehoux1@globetrotter.net
613 & 712
CITY OF IQALUIT
Tracy Leschyshyn
PO Box 460
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-5634 • Fax (867) 979-0228
t.leschyshyn@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
700
CREE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY LTD.
Rowena Patenaude
3983 Boul. Lite
Laval, QC H7E 1A3
Tel. (450) 661-1102 • Fax (450) 661-7769
rpatenaude@ccdc.qc.ca
921
CRUISE NORTH EXPEDITIONS
Dugald Wells
200-111 Peter St.
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
Tel. (416) 830-5594
dugald@cruisenorthexpedition.com
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EXHIBITORS
611
DESGAGNES TRANSARCTIK INC.
Diane Gauthier
6565 Herbert Blvd., Suite 201
Ste-Catherine, QC J5C 1B5
Tel. (450) 635-0833 • Fax (450) 635-5126
diane.gauthier@transarctik.desgagnes.com
1104
DESIGN SHOWCASE
1107, 1109, 1111, 1113 & 1115
DISPLAY AREA
1204, 1206, 1208, 1210 & 1212
DISPLAY AREA
307
EDMONTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
WORLD TRADE CENTRE
Keith Persaud
600 World Trade Centre, 9990 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5J 1P7
Tel. (780) 988-0707
njproductions@shaw.ca
419
FAB-TECH INDUSTRIES INC.
Melissa Collins
PO Box 168
Glovertown, NL A0G 2L0
Tel. (709) 533-2375 • Fax (709) 533-2355
sales@fab-tech.ca
813 & 912
FIRST AIR
Terri Lynn Potter
20 Carp Drive
Kanata, ON K2M 2V8
Tel. (613) 254-6417 • Fax (613) 254-6423
tlpotter@firstair.ca
602
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
INFORMATION BOOTH
Jennifer Barr
155 Queen, 6 etage
Ottawa, ON K1A 0S5
Tel. (613) 995-7193 • Fax (613) 992-0832
jennifer.l.barr@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
816
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT –
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
TRANSPORTATION
Matthew Illaszewicz
PO Box 1000, Station 1570
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-7800 • Fax (867) 975-7870
millaszewicz@gov.nu.ca
820
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT – FISHERIES
& SEALING
Wayne Lynch
PO Box 1000, Stn. 1340
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-7750 • Fax (867) 975-7754
wlynch@gov.nu.ca
1211 & 1213
GRAND RIVER CANOE COMPANY
Joe Goudie
PO Box 1141, Stn B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL A0P 1E0
Tel. (709) 896-2623
grandrivercanoe.goudie@gmail.com
607
GROUPE CLR
Jean Thibault
7200 Boul. Jean XXIII
Trois-Rivieres, QC G9A 5C9
Tel. (819) 377-2424 • Fax (819) 377-6262
jthibault@groupeclr.com
720
HAMLET OF ARCTIC BAY
Joeli Qamanirq
PO Box 150
Arctic Bay, NU X0A 0A0
Tel. (867) 439-9917 • Fax (867) 439-8767
sao_ab@qiniq.com
920
HAMLET OF GRISE FIORD
Jimmie Qaapik
PO Box 77
Grise Fiord, NU X0A 0J0
Tel. (867) 980-4033 • Fax (980) 940-9080
j_qappik@qiniq.com
718
HAMLET OF RESOLUTE BAY
Duncan Walker
PO Box 60
Resolute Bay, NU X0A 0V0
Tel. (867) 252-3616 • Fax (867) 252-3749
hamletsao@qiniq.com
319
INNU DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP
Flora O’Neil
PO Box 1020, Stn “C”
Goose Bay, NL A0P 1C0
Tel. (709) 896-3174 • Fax (709) 896-3277
foneil@innudev.com
523
INSTITUT MARITIME DU QUEBEC (CFNU)
Larbi Yahia
2965 Rue de Lat Chemin
Saint-Romuald, QC G6W 7Y5
Tel. (418) 835-1621 ext 22
Fax (418) 835-0192
alarbi@imq.qc.ca
600
INUIT RELATIONS SECRETARIAT
Henry Kudluk
Room 615, 10 Wellington St.
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4
Tel. (819) 934-6538 • Fax (819) 934-6461
KudlukH@ainc-inac.gc.ca
403 & 502
INUIT TAPIRIIT KANATAMI
Stephen Hendrie
75 Albert Street, Suite 1101
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7
Tel. (613) 238-8181 • Fax (613) 234-1991
hendrie@itk.ca
901
IQAIUPPIJAIT ARCTIC CHAR
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
522
IRRIGATION NORCO
Normand Cossette
211 Ave Abraham-Richard
Varennes, QC J3X 1X3
Tel. (450) 652-7650 • Fax (450) 652-7818
normand.cossette@irrigationnorco.com
903
ISIRISIVIK (SMOKE PLANT) PARTNERSHIP
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kangiqsuajjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
205
J.S. REDPATH LIMITED
Marcel Gravel
710 Mckeown Avenue
North Bay, ON P1B 7M2
Tel. (705) 474-2461 ext 383
Fax (705) 495-6475
marcel.gravel@jsrl.com
1106
JEWELRY MAKING AND METALWORKING
DEMONSTRATION AREA
617
KAKIVAK ASSOCIATION
Glenn Cousins
PO Box 1419
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-0911 • Fax (867) 979-3707
gcousins@kakivak.ca
518
KANATAN ASKI
Marcos Arcentales
220 Earlscourt Ave.
Toronto, ON M6E 4B5
Tel. (416) 653-4580
m_arcentales@hotmail.com
807
KATIVIK REGIONAL GOVERNMENT
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
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EXHIBITORS
1005
KILUK LTD.
Kevin Kelly
PO Box 249
Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel. (867) 645-3170 • Fax (867) 645-3755
kevin@ndcorp.nu.ca
1205
KNITTING, SEWING & TUFTING
DEMONSTRATION AREA
213
KUNOKI PRODUCTION
Guy Laflamme
251 Rue Raymond
Saint-Placide, QC J0V 2B0
Tel. (450) 258-3604
gl@kunoki.ca
516
KWATROE CONSULTANTS INC.
Martin Crousset
13, rue des Cerisiers
Gaspé, QC G4X 2M1
Tel. (418) 368-3077 ext 117
Fax (418) 368-3606
mncrousset@kwatroe.ca
707 & 806
LA FEDERATION DES COOPERATIVES
DU NOUVEAU-QUEBEC
Sean McDonagh
19950 Clark Graham
Baie d’Urfe, QC H9X 3R8
Tel. (514) 457-9371 ext 308
Fax (514) 457-4626
sean.mcdonagh@fcnq.ca
1108 & 1110
LABRADOR/NUNATSIAVUT ARTS
& CRAFTS SALES AND INFO
303 & 402
LAVAL FORTIN ADAMS
Johnny Adams
PO Box 160
Alma, QC G8B 5V6
Tel. (418) 668-3321 • Fax (418) 668-0652
jadams@krg.ca
410
LYNX MOBILITY
Elsa Lebey
315 Brunswick Blvd
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5M7
Tel. (514) 693-8949 ext 203
Fax (514) 697-0059
elebey@omniglobe.com
711 & 810
MAKIVIK CORPORATION
Neil Greig
PO Box 179
Makivik, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2925 ext 225
Fax (819) 964-2613
n_greig@makivik.org
1017 & 1019
MALIKKAAT LTD
Karliin Aariak
PO Box 148
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-6426 • Fax (867) 979-6421
malikkaat@qiniq.com
922
MUNICIPALITY OF CLYDE RIVER
Bill Buckle
PO Box 89
Clyde River, Nunavut X0A 0E0
Tel. (867) 924-6220 • Fax (867) 924-6293
saoclyde2005@qiniq.com
317
NALCOR ENERGY
Sarah Sullivan
PO Box 12800
St. John’s, NL A1B 0C9
Tel. (709) 737-4255
sarahsullivan@nalcorenergy.com
421
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR DEPT.
OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Phil Saunders
PO Box 8700
St. John’s, Newfoundland A1B 4J6
Tel. (709) 729-5748 • Fax (709) 729-6782
philsaunders@gov.nl.ca
521
NASITTUQ CORPORATION
John Webster
100-170 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V5
Tel. (613) 234-9033 • Fax (613) 787-3895
john.webster@nasittuq.com
407
NATIVE SPIRIT
Luis Otavalo
8703 182 St.
Edmonton, AB T5T 0Y9
Tel. (780) 938-6714 • Fax (780) 757-6714
daky08@hotmail.com
717
NNI SECRETARIAT
Morrie Schneiderman
PO Box 1000, Stn. 1500
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-7838 • Fax (867) 975-7870
mschneiderman@gov.nu.ca
710
NORTHERN BUSINESS VENTURE
Paul LaPage
PO Box 609
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2389 • Fax (819) 964-1627
paulevakuujjuaq@hotmail.com
513 & 612
NORTHERN NEWS SERVICES
Petra Ehrke
5108-50th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R1
Tel. (867) 766-8287 • Fax (867) 873-8567
petra@nnsl.com
919
NORTHERN PROPERTIES INC.
Rainer Launhardt
220, 2032-33rd Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2T 1Z4
Tel. (780) 233-4258 • Fax (403) 242-1060
rainer@nunastar.com
510
NORTHWEST COMPANY
Albert Lambert
Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2R1
Tel. (204) 934-1518 • Fax (204) 934-1685
alambert@northwest.ca
411
NUNASI CORPORATION
Terry Wallis
300, 5201 – 50th Ave.
Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S9
Tel. (403) 921-5987
twallis@canadiannorth.com
923
NUNATTAQ SUITES
Julie Beauchesne
PO Box 846
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-2221
nuqsuites@qiniq.com
701
NUNAVIK BIOSCIENCES INC.
Marc Allard
1111 Dr. Frederick Philips Blvd. 3rd floor
Saint Laurent, QC H4M 2X6
Tel. (514) 745-8880 • Fax (514) 745-3700
mallard@nunavikbiosciences.com
1004 & 1006
NUNAVIK CREATIONS
Louise Falardeau
1111 Dr. Frederick Philips Blvd., 3rd Floor
Montreal, QC H4M 2X6
Tel. (514) 745-8880 ext 217
Fax (514) 745-3700
l_falardeau@makivik.org
801
NUNAVIK ENTERPRISES
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
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EXHIBITORS
703
NUNAVIK LANDHOLDING
CORPORATIONS ASSOCIATION
Daniel Epoo
PO Box 219
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-0364 • Fax (819) 964-0331
d_epoo@Makivik.org
705
NUNAVIK MINERAL EXPLORATION FUND
Jean-Marc Séguin
PO Box 909
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-1316 • Fax (819) 964-0659
jmseguin@krg.ca
906
NUNAVIK PARKS – KRG
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
804
NUNAVIK TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Isabelle Dubois
PO Box 779
Kuujjuaq, Quebec J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2876 • Fax (819) 964-2002
isabelle@nunavik-tourism.com
1016
NUNAVUT ART AND CRAFTS
ASSOCIATION
Rowena House
Box 1539
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-7808 • Fax (867) 979-6880
r.house@nacaarts.org
517 & 616
NUNAVUT BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Oana Spinu
PO Box 2159
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-0575
oana@qiniq.com
822
NUNAVUT BUSINESSES
716
NUNAVUT CEDO
Tracey Stewart
PO Box 1419
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-8961 • Fax (867) 979-3707
Tstewart@kakivak.ca
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NUNAVUT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Kevin Kelly
PO Box 249
Rankin Inlet, NU X0C 0G0
Tel. (867) 645-3170 • Fax (867) 645-3755
kevin@ndcorp.nu.ca
405
NUNAVUT EASTERN ARCTIC SHIPPING
Paul Ghaleb
2100 Pierre Dupuy Aile #2
Bureau 2060
Montreal, QC H3C 3R5
Tel. (514) 597-0186 • Fax (514) 523-7875
pghaleb@nanuk.ca
723
NUNAVUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS
ASSOCIATION
Mark Morrissey
PO Box 1990
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-4620 • Fax (867) 979-4622
exdir@nunavuteda.com
719
NUNAVUT ECONOMIC FORUM
Adla Itorcheak
PO Box 1529
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-4967
neforum@qiniq.com
721
NUNAVUT EMPLOYEES UNION
Wade Morrison
PO Box 869
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-4209 • Fax (867) 979-4522
wade@neu.ca
623
NUNAVUT FILM DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
Cheryl Ashton
PO Box 2398
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-3012 • Fax (867) 979-3013
cheryl@nunavutfilm.ca
618
NUNAVUT INSURANCE BROKERS LTD.
Colin Matychuk
5th Floor – 1661 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7
Tel. (204) 988-5124 • Fax (204) 988-4692
cmatychuk@nunavutinsurance.ca
918
NUNAVUT PARKS & SPECIAL PLACES
Cameron DeLong
PO Box 1000, Stn. 1340
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-7725 • Fax (867) 975-7747
cdelong@gov.nu.ca
817 & 916
NUNAVUT TOURISM
Natalie Strijak
PO Box 1450
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-1261 ext 227
Fax (867) 979-1261
natalie@nunavuttourism.com
713 & 812
NUNAVUT TUNNGAVIK INCORPORATED
Travis Cooper
PO Box 638
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-4900 • Fax (867) 975-4948
tmcooper@tunngavik.com
805
NUVUMIUT DEVELOPMENTS INC
Donald Cameron
PO Box 30
Salluit, QC J0M 1S0
Tel. (819) 255-8908 • Fax (819) 255-8864
don.cameron@qaqqalik.org
305
OWENS CORNING
Julio Reynel
404-416 7th St. NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1S4
Tel. (403) 276-3017 • Fax (403) 276-3142
Julio.Reynel@owenscorning.com
300, 302, 304 & 306
PARKS CANADA
Kristy Frampton
PO Box 278
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 975-4684
kristy.frampton@pc.gc.ca
902
PIRNOMA
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Ivujivik, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
1201 & 1203
PRINT MAKING AND PAINTING
DEMONSTRATION AREA
413
PROVINCIAL AIRLINES /
INNU MIKUN AIRLINES
Caroline Mulcahy
Provincial Airlines – Hangar 1
PO Box 29030
St John’s, Newfoundland A1A 5B5
Tel. (709) 576-1631 • Fax (709) 576-1709
cmulcahy@provair.com
619 & 621
QIKIQTAALUK CORPORATION
Chris West
PO Box 1228
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Tel. (867) 979-8400 • Fax (867) 979-8433
cwest@qcorp.ca

EXHIBITORS
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REMAC-ALUTRANS
André Poulin
2953 Royaume Blvd.
Saguenay, QC G7X 7V3
Tel. (418) 699-7535 ext 237
Fax (418) 699-7385
apoulin@remac.ca
905
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT – KRG
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
201
RG SOLUTION
Stéphane Dufresne
200 chemin du Parc Industriel
St-Romain, QC G0Y 1L0
Tel. (418) 486-2626 • Fax (418) 486-2773
sdufresne@rgsolution.ca
507
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE –
RECRUITING
Michel Gallant
4225 Dorchester
Westmount, QC H3Z 1V5
Tel. (514) 939-8488 ext 3354
Fax (514) 939-8339
michel.gallant@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
203
SANDALE UTILITY PRODUCTS,
A DIVISION OF EMCO CORP.
Sandro D’Ambrosi
66 Adams Blvd.
Brantford, ON N3S 7V2
Tel. (519) 754-1366 • Fax (519) 754-4576
sandro@sandale.ca
211
SANEXEN ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES INC.
Marc Legere
1471 Lionel-Boulet Boul. Suite 32
Varennes, QC J3X 1P7
Tel. (450) 652-9990 • Fax (450) 652-2290
mlegere@sanexen.com
601
SECRETARIAT TO THE CREE NATION
ABITIBI-TEMISCAMINGUE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE
Chantal Hamelin
624 3e Avenue
Val-d’Or, QC J9P 1S5
Tel. (819) 824-9888 • Fax (819) 824-9588
hamelin.chantal@cablevision.ca
511
SENNHEISER CANADA /
INNIRVIK SUPPORT SERVICES LTD.
Duncan Cunningham
781 Natsiq Street
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
(867) 979-1012 • Fax (867) 979-5886
duncan@innirvik.com
706
SMS EQUIPMENT
Michele LaBreche
1975 55’ Avenue
Dorval, QC H9P 1G9
Tel. (514) 891-7330 • Fax (514) 636-4979
mlabreche@smsequip.com
520
SOCIETY OF OBSTETRICIANS AND
GYNAECOLOGISTS OF CANADA
Judy Scrivener
780 Echo Dr.
Ottawa, ON K1S 5R7
Tel. (613) 730-4192 • Fax (613) 730-4314
jscrivener@sogc.com
310
SOLEICA
Antoine Monnier
4472B Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2J 2L1
Tel. (514) 495-0373 • Fax (514) 495-6570
jfortune@soleica.ca
610
SOUTHWAY INN
Ruth Kehoe
2431 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8R9
Tel. (613) 737-0811 ext 156
Fax (613) 737-3207
sales@southway.com
604
STATISTICS CANADA
Louise St-Amour
200 Rene Levesque Tour est
4th Etage #402
Montreal, QC H2Z 1X4
Tel. (514) 283-1072 • Fax (514) 283-9350
louise.st-amour@statcan.gc.ca
904
TAMAANI INTERNET – KRG
Dawn Forrest
PO Box 9
Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0
Tel. (819) 964-2961 ext 2219
dforrest@krg.ca
503
TRANSPORT CANADA
Isabelle Girard
901, Cap Diamant
Québec, QC G1K 4K1
Tel. (418) 649-6194 • Fax (418) 648-390
isabelle.girard@tc.gc.ca
316
TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT
Barbara Sevigny
604 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa, ON K1R 6L1
Tel. (613) 565-5885 ext 12
Fax (613) 563-4136
barb@ontarioinuit.ca
321
UNIVERSAL HELICOPTERS
NEWFOUNDLAND LIMITED
Roger Simms
PO Box 21208
St. John’s, NL A1A 5B2
Tel. (709) 576-4611 • Fax (709) 576-6310
rsimms@uhnl.nf.ca
603
UNIVERSITE DU QUEBEC EN
ABITIBI-TEMISCAMINGUE
Janet Mark
675 1 Avenue
Val-d’Or, QC J9P 1Y3
Tel. (819) 874-8728 • Fax (819) 825-5361
janet.mark@uqat.ca
1102
WALL HANGING DEMONSTRATION AREA
605
WEMINDJI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ASSOCIATION
Chantal Hamelin
100 Hilltop Road
Wemindji, QC J0M 1L0
Tel. (819) 978-3017 • Fax (819) 978-0258
hamelin.chantal@cablevision.qc.ca
311
WESA ENVIR-EAU
Karine Boilly
3588 Dorin
Montreal, QC H2Z 1V7
Tel. (514) 844-7199 ext 212
Fax (514) 844-7111
kboilly@envireau.ca
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2010 Northern Lights Trade show and conference guide π 41

SCHEDULE
wednesday, January 27, 2010
reGIStratIoN
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Intercontinental Hotel Montréal (Lower Lobby)
Packages sponsored by First Air
reGIStratIoN
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Foyer – Level 5)
Packages sponsored by First Air
meet aNd Greet aNd
oPeNING CeremoNIeS
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Sponsored by First Air
• Co-Chairs of NL2010 Organizing Committee Welcome
• Opening Prayer and Lighting of Qulliq
• Welcome from:
– Scott Bateman, President and CEO, First Air (evening
sponsor)
– hon. Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
– michael Gordon, Vice-President of Economic
Development, Makivik Corporation
– Paul Kaludjak, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
– tony andersen, First Minister, Nunatsiavut Government
– mark Nui, Grand Chief, Innu Nation
– Chris montague, President, Labrador Métis Nation
• Entertainment highlighting montréal – Circus Capital of
the world featuring Cirque Fantastic Concept
Dog sled team pulling a sled
(Photo: Wolfgang Weber/Nunavut Tourism)
Please note that speakers and schedules
are subject to change.
thursday, January 28, 2010
reGIStratIoN
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Foyer – Level 5)
Packages sponsored by First Air
BreaKfaSt wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker to Be announced
as per time of publication.
Topic: To Be Announced.
trade Show – eXhIBItor SetuP
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 517)
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 1
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
moderator:
Johnny adams, President, Laval Fortin Adams
multi-faceted regional Corporations – Nunavut
Speakers on partnership development and opportunities
within their organizations and regions.
Speaker:
tim Zehr, President and COO, Nunasi Corporation
Topic: Nunasi Corporation is a vehicle by which the Inuit of
Nunavut can take advantage of the increased economic activity
that is taking place in the territory, across the north and in other
regions of Canada, providing opportunities for Inuit to participate
in business ventures. Mr. Zehr will present on the organization’s
current operations and business development initiatives.
Speaker:
darrin Nichol, President, Nunavut Development Corporation
Topic: An overview of Nunavut Development Corporation,
highlighted existing partnerships and the corporate framework
that facilitates business development and future commercial
partnership opportunities within Nunavut.
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Speaker:
harry flaherty, President, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
Topic: Qikiqtaaluk Corporation (QC) has a long experience
in developing sustainable business partnerships in the Baffin
communities, embracing business opportunities while at the
same time assuming its corporate responsibility to build longterm
Inuit capacity. Each partner’s contribution to a joint venture
or partnership is designed to ensure that all parties involved
win; partnership opportunities in the Baffin region are many,
however they are paired with specific challenges to overcome.
Mr. Flaherty’s presentation for Northern Lights 2010 addresses
QC’s priorities, principles and guidelines for developing business
partnerships today in Nunavut’s Baffin region.
CoNfereNCe NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Sponsored by the City of Iqaluit
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 1 (continued)
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
moderator:
Johnny adams, President, Laval Fortin Adams
multi-faceted regional Corporations – Nunavut
Speakers on partnership development and opportunities within
their organizations and regions.
Speaker:
michael Gordon, Vice-President of Economic Development,
Makivik Corporation
Topic: Politically, culturally and economically, Makivik has been a
leader in building and developing a vibrant region called Nunavik,
where, between the dualistic nations of Canada and Quebec, Inuit
have established their own distinct place and identity. Michael will
detail some of Makivik’s many business ventures and benefits to
partnership.
Speaker:
Paul rich, CEO, Innu Development Limited Partnership
Topic: Innu Development Limited Partnership (IDLP) was
established to foster business development, employment
opportunities, and overall prosperity for the Labrador Innu
communities of Sheshatshiu and Natuashish. Mr. Rich will discuss
IDLP’s partnership development philosophy and profile some of
their many existing partnerships.
Speaker:
Clint davis, Inuit Capital Strategy Trust
LuNCheoN wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Keynote Speaker:
hon. Pierre Corbeil, Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs
and Minister Responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and
Northern Québec Regions, Government of Québec
Topic: The role of the Government of Québec in the socioeconomic
development of Nunavik and other provincial northern
aboriginal groups.
Introduction by:
richard Payette, fCa, Chairman, Fédération des chambres de
commerce du Québec
trade Show
Time: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 517)
artS aNd CuLturaL PaVILIoN
Time: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 516)
Sponsored by Nunavut Tunngavik and Authentic Nunavut
• Visual arts – displays, demonstrations and sales
• Performing arts – musical, cultural and theatrical performance
• Northern fashion shows
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 522B)
heather tait, Analyst, Social and Aboriginal Statistics Division,
Statistics Canada
Topic: The presentation will highlight some key findings for Inuit
from the 2006 Census, Aboriginal Peoples Survey and Aboriginal
Children’s Survey. Information on a variety of topics including
housing, health, education, labour, employment and income will
be provided for each of the four Inuit regions across the north. In
addition, participants will gain a better understanding of how to
access data through Statistics Canada’s website.
PaNeL dISCuSSIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 518a-b)
International investment attraction to the northern regions
A panel of Canadian and international participants will engage
in a comprehensive discussion on attracting international
investment to support business and workforce capacity
development and participate in the investment opportunities in
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resource, infrastructure and tourism development in the emerging
economies of Labrador, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik and Nunavut. Of
interest to northern business looking to expand interests and
develop capacity.
moderator:
ron drews, President and CEO, Orbital Media Group
Panelists to include:
• massood Joomratty, Barrister and Solicitor
and Canadian immigration lawyer
• dr. holgar Kolley, Head of the Economic & Science Section,
German Embassy Ottawa
• Brian Parrott, Director, Investor Services, Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Canada
• david fetter, Consul General, United States Consulate
General, Quebec City
• Indian high Commission – Panelist TBD
• Canada China Business Council – Panelist TBD
PaNeL dISCuSSIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
developing northern business through partnership
Of interest to businesses looking to enter northern markets
moderator (with opening remarks):
Johnny adams, President, Laval Fortin Adams
Panelists to include:
• harry flaherty, President, Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
• Balgovind Pande, Lynx Mobility (invited)
• Louise Panneton, P3 Canada (invited)
• Paul rich, CEO, Innu Development Limited Partnership
• darrin Nichol, President, Nunavut Development Corporation
trade Show NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
(Hospitality Tent in Room 517)
Sponsored by Secretariat to the Cree Nation –
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Economic Alliance
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 522b)
allen Kunuk, NNI Policy Advisor, Economic Development
and Transportation, Government of Nunavut
Topic: What southern businesses need to know to bid successfully
for Government of Nunavut contracts – finding partners, building
partnerships, understanding terminology, maximizing Inuit,
Nunavut and local content.
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 518b)
dr. wayne Ingham, PhD, Senior Consultant, WESA
Topic: The Tundra Mine Challenge
The federal government, through Indian and Northern Affairs, are
responsible for a number of abandoned mine sites across Canada
and in particular in the Canadian Territories. The Tundra Mine site
is located approximately 220 km northeast of Yellowknife in the
Northwest Territories. The site was scheduled to be remediated
in two phases. Phase 1 dealt with above ground infrastructure
and construction of a landfill to contain contaminated soil. The
elements of the project including unique design requirements,
northern remote site logistics and staffing, restricted timeframe,
contracting and regulatory approvals will be discussed. The
WESA Group Inc. is comprised of WESA, WESA Envir-Eau,
WESA Technologies and OEL-HydroSys.
QIKIQtaaLuK CorPoratIoN reCePtIoN
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Sarah Bernhardt Room at Hotel Intercontinental (across
from the Palais des congrès de Montréal)
Sponsored and hosted by Qikiqtaaluk Corporation,
its partners and service providers
SoIrÉeS BorÉaLeS – eVeNING oNe
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Join Rdée Nunavut, the economic development sector of
Association des francophones du Nunavut, for the fourth edition
of this exciting event. The Canadian North is very popular in the
media and stimulates a lot of interest and curiosity – and rightly
so. Up until recently, the Arctic regions were only accessible to
a privileged category of people – researchers, anthropologists,
ethnologists, biologists, and adventurers. Today, the larger public
wishes to learn more of the history, geography, environment, and
the different cultures of its large country, and sometimes perhaps
to even go share a slice of daily life in the Arctic. During the two
evenings of the event, three themes will be on display; culture,
language and art; environment: territorial and national parks and
adventure travel and tourism.
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friday, January 29, 2010
reGIStratIoN
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Foyer – Level 5)
Packages sponsored by First Air
BreaKfaSt wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Keynote Speaker:
hon. Peter taptuna, Minister of Economic Development
and Transportation, Government of Nunavut
Introduction by: Scott Bateman, President and CEO, First Air
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 2
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
moderator:
dr. ron Sparkes, Labrador Associate, Labrador Institute
of Memorial University
Northern transportation and infrastructure opportunities and
their potential impact on business and trade in the regions.
Speaker:
George Berthe, Air Inuit (invited)
Topic: Collectively owned by the Inuit of Nunavik through their
participation in Makivik Corporation, Air Inuit has successfully
operated for more than thirty years in this charming and
challenging operational environment. Mr. Berthe will discuss
Air Inuit’s vision for air and marine transportation development in
Canada’s Eastern Arctic and North region.
Speaker:
Suzanne Paquin, President and CEO, Nunavut Eastern Arctic
Shipping Inc.
Topic: Arctic sealift and infrastructure opportunities and challenges
in the north.
Speaker:
Chris henderson, President, Lumos Energy
Topic: Reliable, safe and efficient energy supply is critical to
northern communities and economic development. The good
news is that the ‘Age of Renewable Energy’ has arrived!
Chris Henderson, Canada’s leading expert on clean energy
technologies and projects for northern and Aboriginal communities
will present a ‘hot off the presses’ update on renewable energy
technologies for the north. He will also speak to the barriers
and opportunities to make energy for the north sustainable over
the short and long term. Chris is prepared to interact with, and
respond to questions from Northern Lights delegates.
CoNfereNCe NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Sponsored by the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 3
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
moderator:
dr. ron Sparkes, Labrador Associate, Labrador Institute
of Memorial University
Proposed major industrial developments in the regions
and the opportunities for secondary and tertiary industries/
businesses.
Speaker:
Gordon mcCreary, President and CEO,
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation
Topic: Baffinland Iron Mines operates the Mary River Iron Ore
Project located on Baffin Island, Nunavut. Mr. McCreary will
provide an overview of this challenging mega-project, as well as
the opportunities that exist for local, domestic and multi-national
investment.
Speaker:
Bruce dumville, President and CEO,
Aurora Energy Resources Inc.
Topic: Aurora Energy Resources Inc. is a uranium exploration
company operating in the Nunatsiavut region of Labrador.
Mr. Dumville will discuss the Michelin project form the perspective
of operations, opportunities for participation, as well as the
community consultation process.
LuNCheoN wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Sponsored by the Nunatsiavut Government
Keynote Speaker:
hon. John hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs, Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador
Topic: Minister Hickey will discuss development of the
Trans Labrador Highway, the Northern Strategic Plan, and the
provincial role in developing the Eastern Arctic Gateway concept.
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trade Show
Time: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 517)
artS aNd CuLturaL PaVILIoN
Time: 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 516)
Sponsored by Nunavut Tunngavik and Authentic Nunavut
• Visual arts – displays, demonstrations and sales
• Performing arts – musical, cultural and theatrical performance
• Northern fashion shows
PaNeL dISCuSSIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 518a-b)
tourism in the north
Regional cooperation toward tourism development.
Of interest to tourism professionals and the general public.
moderator (with opening remarks):
michele mcKenzie, President and CEO, Canadian Tourism
Commission
Topics to be discussed include opportunities for regional
cooperation, Arctic and north cruise ship development, and the
north’s place within Canada’s tourism marketing strategy
Panelists to include:
• Colleen dupuis, CEO, Nunavut Tourism
• randy Letto, Executive Director, Destination Labrador
• Kristy Sheppard, Director of Tourism, Nunatsiavut
Government
• allen Gordon, Executive Director, Nunavik Tourism
• Jason annahatak, Manager of Tourism Development, Cruise
North Expeditions
• matthew Swan, President, Adventure Canada (invited)
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 522b)
allen Kunuk, NNI Policy Advisor, Economic Development and
Transportation, Government of Nunavut
Topic: How to make the NNI Policy work for your Nunavut
business. Registration, renewal, improving your chance of winning
GN contracts, avoiding penalties, earning bonuses and filing
appeal.
trade Show NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
(Hospitality Tent in Room 517)
Sponsored by Air Inuit
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 522b)
Victor Santos Pedro, Director of Design, Equipment and Boating
Safety, Transport Canada Marine Safety
Topic: Victor will talk about Canada’s rules for Arctic ships:
construction, equipment, crew qualifications and navigation
control systems. He will describe the recent extension to Arctic
Waters and the proposed mandatory safety reporting system.
He will also talk about efforts at the International Maritime
Organization to: update the Polar Guidelines; to include ice
navigator requirements in STCW; and to promote unified rules for
the construction of polar class vessels.
SoIrÉeS BorÉaLeS – eVeNING two
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Join Rdée Nunavut, the economic development sector of
Association des francophones du Nunavut, for the second and
final evening of the fourth edition of this exciting event.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
reGIStratIoN
Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Foyer – Level 5)
Packages sponsored by First Air
BreaKfaSt wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Keynote Speaker:
TBD, National Economic Development Committee
for Inuit Nunangat (NEDCIN)
Topic: The role of the Inuit in northern economic development.
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 4
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
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moderator:
monica ell, President, Nunavut Economic Forum
Northern sovereignty – what does it mean to
economic development
Speaker:
michael Byers, Author and Professor of Political Science,
University of British Columbia
Topic: Who actually controls the Northwest Passage Who owns
the trillions of dollars of oil and gas beneath the Arctic Ocean
Which territorial claims will prevail – those of the U.S., Russia,
Canada or the Nordic nations – and why And, in an age of rapid
climate change, how do we protect the fragile Arctic environment
while seizing the economic opportunities presented by the
rapidly melting sea ice In this presentation, Arctic expert and
international lawyer Michael Byers will explain the sometimes
contradictory rules governing the division, protection and
utilization of the North – and chart a course forward for Canadian
Arctic policy.
Speaker:
Belinda webb, Director of Socio-economic Development,
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Topic: Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is the national Inuit organization
in Canada, representing four Inuit regions – Nunatsiavut
(Labrador), Nunavik (Québec), Nunavut and the Inuvialuit
Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories. Ms. Webb will
discuss ITK’s role, and that of Canada’s Inuit people, with respect
to socio-economic development of the north in light of changing
Arctic conditions.
Speaker:
Commander alex C. Grant, Commanding Officer of
HMCS Toronto, Canadian Armed Forces
Topic: Arctic sovereignty and the ability of the Canadian Forces
to operate in the north of Canada are contemporary issues
that have attracted significant media and public attention. In
August 2008 and August 2009 the HMCS TORONTO (FFH 333)
sailed to Nunavut for OPERATION NANOOK, one of three
major sovereignty operations conducted every year by the
Canadian Forces in northern Canada. Commander Alex Grant
was the Commanding Officer of the HMCS TORONTO for the
past two years, and commanded the ship during its two recent
deployments to the northern Canada. His wealth of operational
experience in this harsh and demanding environment makes
him well-suited to speak to the role that the Canadian Forces,
and specifically Canadian naval units, have played in providing
security and sovereignty in Canada’s north.
CoNfereNCe NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
CoNfereNCe SeSSIoN 5
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Hosted by CanNor
moderator:
monica ell, President, Nunavut Economic Forum
economic outlook of the North – The future of development
and partnership in light of changing arctic conditions.
Speaker:
robert Cadigan, President and CEO, Newfoundland and
Labrador Oil and Gas Industries Association
Topic: A discussion of the offshore oil & gas industry in
Newfoundland and Labrador, and how it relates to opportunities
and challenges for future development and partnership in
Canada’s North, as well as other jurisdictions such as Greenland
and Russia.
Speaker:
mark Shrimpton, Principal and Practice Director, Socio-economic
Services, Stantec
Topic: Mark’s presentation, ‘Common Cause’, will review the
similarities that exist between Arctic regions such as Canada and
Greenland, and the opportunities and constraints these similarities
present for cooperation and collaboration respecting resource
development.
trade Show
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 517)
trade Show NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
(Hospitality Tent in Room 517)
Sponsored by First Air
artS aNd CuLturaL PaVILIoN
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 516)
Sponsored by Nunavut Tunngavik and Authentic Nunavut
• Visual arts – displays, demonstrations and sales
• Performing arts – musical, cultural and theatrical performance
• Northern fashion shows
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SCHEDULE
LuNCheoN wIth KeYNote SPeaKer
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 710a)
Sponsored by Nunasi Corporation
Keynote Speaker:
hon. eva aariak, Premier, Government of Nunavut
Topic: Premier Eva Aariak will discuss the Government of
Nunavut’s Tamapta Mandate as it relates to the growth and vast
potential of Nunavut’s economy.
Introduction by: tracey medve, President, Canadian North
(on behalf of sponsor Nunasi Corporation)
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 522b)
thomas Piche and Louise Brazeau, External Relations and
Visitor Experience Directorate, Parks Canada
Topic: The Parks Canada experience using the Explorer Quotient
(EQ) visitor segmentation tool. See how Parks Canada has used
this very powerful visitor segmentation tool developed by the
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) in more than 30 National
Parks and Historic Sites across the country. Participants will learn
to match existing opportunities for visitor experience to the right
kind of Explorer type and will learn how to create new ones based
on the EQ information.
PaNeL dISCuSSIoN
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 520)
Circumpolar trade development
Focusing on east/west versus north/south trade between Russia,
Greenland, Iceland, Nunavut, Nunavik and Newfoundland/
Labrador.
moderator:
Brian Baker, Business Beyond
The panel will consist of professionals with extensive knowledge
about the potential opportunities and challenges in developing
circumpolar trade
PreSeNtatIoN
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal (Room 518b)
Guy Laflamme, Director Program Development,
Kunoki Production
Topic: Rediscovering the north with local Arctic Wind Riders. Guy
Laflamme has developed a sustainable program for northern
communities and its youth, based on a new outdoor activity the
Paraski, that blends well with arctic nature & culture. This program
also can help position the community as a new winter/spring
community-adventure eco-tourism venue. The video presentation,
open to everyone, demonstrates the program and its many
aspects; community, family activity, youth leadership, a true Arctic
sport and a new eco-tourism opportunity for northern Canada.
trade Show NutrItIoN BreaK
Time: 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Palais des congrès de Montréal
(Hospitality Tent in Room 517)
Sponsored by First Air
GaLa dINNer aNd CLoSING CeremoNIeS
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Windsor Station
Dress code: Formal
Keynote Speaker:
hon. Leona aglukkaq, Minister of Health,
Government of Canada
Topic: The Minister will speak on the role of women and
the Government of Canada in northern development.
Introduction by:
françoise Bertrand, CEO, Fédération des chambres
de commerce du Québec
entertainment from each region:
• Inuit Ullumi from Nunavut
• Elisapie Isaac from Nunavik
• Meshikamau from Labrador
Charity auction and
Northern fashion Show
Introduction by: hon. daniel Shewchuk, Minister of Environment,
Government of Nunavut
Special Guest model:
Sarah Green, Miss Newfoundland and Labrador
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PARTNERS
atlantic Canada
opportunities agency
Atlantic Canada Opportunities
Agency is the federal government
department responsible for helping to
build economic capacity in the Atlantic
provinces by working with the people
of the region – in their communities,
through their institutions and with
their local and provincial governments
and businesses – to create jobs and
enhance earned incomes.
From its headquarters in Moncton,
New Brunswick, ACOA concentrates its
efforts in three main areas: community
development; enterprise development;
and policy, advocacy and co-ordination.
the Canadian Chamber
of Commerce
Since 1925, The Canadian Chamber
of Commerce has been the largest,
most infl uential advocate for business
in Canada. Founded with the aim of
creating a strong, unifi ed voice for
Canadian business and a set of values
from which policies encouraging
prosperity would emerge, The Canadian
Chamber of Commerce continues
to be the only voluntary, non-political
association that has an organized
grassroots affi liate in every federal
riding. Its headquarters are in Ottawa.
Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador
Canada’s most easterly province
is supported by an economy that is
leading the country in economic growth.
The province is ready for business. It
provides a 15-year tax break, a 100 per
cent rebate on provincial corporate
income tax, a 100 per cent rebate on
health and post-secondary education
tax, a 50 per cent rebate on federal
corporate income tax (the only province
in Canada to offer this rebate), and
access to Crown land for business setup,
relocation and expansion.
Government of Nunavut
Encompassing one fi fth of Canada’s
landmass, Nunavut is Canada’s newest
territory. Since the formation of Nunavut
in 1999, the territory has made signifi cant
investments in human resources capacity
and economic infrastructure. Nunavut is
now the northern leader in exploration
investment. Nunavut also has Canada’s
lowest personal tax rates, no sales or
capital tax, and small business and
corporate taxes that are among the
lowest in the country.
Canadian Northern economic
development agency (CanNor)
The Canadian Northern Economic
Development Agency (CanNor) is
headquartered in Iqaluit, Nunavut,
with district offi ces in the Northwest
Territories and Yukon, as well as a
policy/coordination offi ce in Ottawa.
The Agency is implementing an
innovative technology-based approach to
respond to the unique opportunities and
challenges of the north and to coordinate
and deliver programs and policies in the
three territories.
Kakivak association
Iqaluit-based Kakivak Association is a
community and economic development
organization serving Inuit in the Baffi n
region. Kakivak offers a wide variety of
programs designed to help train Inuit to
start up, manage and expand their own
businesses; assist childcare centres
with funding and logistical support;
support youth and disabled people with
wage subsidy, training and job creation
programs; and support tourism-related
employment and training in communities
near national parks.
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makivik Corporation
Makivik is the development corporation
mandated to manage the heritage funds
of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for in
the James Bay and Northern Quebec
Agreement. Makivik’s role includes the
administering and investment of initial
land claims money, and promoting
economic growth through the assistance
of the creation of businesses run by
Inuit in Nunavik. Makivik promotes
the preservation of Inuit culture and
language as well as the health, welfare,
relief of poverty, and education of Inuit.
Service Canada
Service Canada provides Canadians
with one-stop, personalized access
to Government of Canada services
and benefi ts. In partnership with other
departments, agencies, and levels of
government, it gives Canadians easy
access to a wide range of programs
and services in one place. To provide
better service to all Canadians across
the country, Service Canada combines
telephone, Internet, mail, in-person,
and outreach and mobile services.
Kivalliq Partners in development
Kivalliq Partners in Development (KPID)
is the economic development arm of
the Kivalliq Inuit Association, serving
Inuit in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.
KPID provides funding for employment
and training programs for Inuit, youth
and people with disabilities, administer
federal programs supporting community
economic development initiatives, and
administer a program to support microbusiness.
Northern Lights 2010 opening Ceremonies
January 27, 2010
Palais des congrès de montréal
(room 710a)
montréal -
Circus Capital
of the world
featuring
Cirque fantastic
Concept
Founded in 1997 by veteran circus artist
Marie-Josée Lévesque, Cirque fantastic
(CfC) custom-designs inspirational circus
shows and individual acts for the corporate
world and special events industry.
A Canadian pioneer in the area of
corporate and special events entertainment,
CFC offers its clients the benefits
of unparalleled creativity and unequalled
expertise, as well as the most impressive
repertoire of artists in North America
from our comprehensive catalogue of
circus disciplines. CFC’s dynamic team
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knowledge in order to provide its clients
with the best possible return on investment,
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CFC is proud to bring the joy of circus
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
first air
Proudly providing scheduled passenger
and cargo service between 25 northern
communities with connections to
Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal and
Ottawa, First Air is The Airline of the
North. First Air is able to provide its
customers with a well-integrated
combination of air cargo services,
traveller services, charter services,
contract training, and other aviation
services. The company is owned by
Makivik Corporation of Kuujjuaq.
Nunavut tourism
Nunavut Tourism is a not-for-profi t
membership association with a mandate
to encourage tourism development by
providing specialized knowledge and
expertise in fi ve key areas: marketing,
research, product development,
training, and visitor services. Working
in partnership with governments, Inuit
associations, communities, and tourism
operators, Nunavut Tourism promotes
those tourism opportunities that offer a
means of sustainable economic growth,
cultural preservation and social benefi ts
for the people of Nunavut.
Nunasi Corporation
Nunasi Corporation is a birthright
development company, wholly owned
by the Inuit of Nunavut. It is a vehicle
by which the Inuit of Nunavut can take
advantage of the increased economic
activity that is taking place in Nunavut,
across the North as well as in other
areas of Canada as well. This provides
opportunities for Inuit to participate in
business ventures no matter where the
opportunities exist.
air Inuit
Collectively owned by the Inuit of
Nunavik through their participation
in Makivik Corporation, Air Inuit has
successfully operated for more than
thirty years in this charming and
challenging operational environment.
During this period, Air Inuit has
accumulated more than 300,000
hours of airtime and carried more than
1,300,000 passengers through Nunavik
skies. Self-sustaining without subsidies
of any kind, the airline is committed
to being responsive to the needs of
Nunavik’s residents.
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SPEAKERS
hon. eva aariak
Premier
Government of Nunavut
Premier Eva Aariak’s vision of
re-inspiring Nunavummiut, listening
to the communities, and developing a
strong government led her to become
Nunavut’s second territorial leader. She
was sworn into offi ce on November
19, 2010. In her distinguished career,
Premier Aariak has extensively
promoted the majority language of
Nunavut, Inuktitut. For six years,
she served as Nunavut’s Languages
Commissioner, the body which monitors
the Government of Nunavut’s use of
the Inuit language, French and English.
Premier Aariak also brings experience
in communications, human resources,
entrepreneurship, education and public
governance to her offi ce. Prior to being
elected to the Legislative Assembly,
Premier Aariak was the owner and
operator of a successful small business
and Chair of the Baffi n Regional
Chamber of Commerce.
Keynote Speaker: Luncheon
Saturday, January 30 • 12:00 pm
Johnny N. adams
President
Laval Fortin Adams
For close to 30 years, Johnny
Adams has demonstrated exemplary
commitment to the Inuit communities
of Nunavik. Mr. Adams has held the
positions of mayor of the Northern
Village of Kuujjuaq, chairman of the
Kativik Regional Government and
president of the Kativik Regional
Development Council. He is a signatory
to the 2002 Sanarrutik Agreement,
which consolidated relations between
Québec and Inuit. He is the majority
shareholder of the general contracting
fi rm Laval Fortin Adams, as well as vicepresident
and shareholder of Misnak
Construction and Big Land Construction.
Appointed a knight of the Ordre national
du Québec in 2006, Johnny Adams
should be recognized for the remarkable
contribution he has made to the relations
currently enjoyed by the Inuit of northern
Québec and the Québec governments.
Moderator: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 9:00 am
Moderator: Developing Northern
Business Through Partnership
Thursday, January 28 • 2:00 pm
hon. Leona aglukkaq
Minister of Health
Government of Canada
Ms. Aglukkaq was fi rst elected to work
for the Nunavummiut in the House of
Commons in October 2008. On October
30, 2008 she became the fi rst Inuk to
be sworn into the federal cabinet. Prior
to entering federal politics Ms. Aglukkaq
served in the Nunavut Legislative
Assembly as the MLA for the district
of Nattilik (communities of Gjoa Haven
and Taloyoak). During her time as MLA,
Ms. Aglukkaq was elected by her peers
to be part of the Executive Council.
She was fi rst given the responsibility
of Finance Minister and House Leader,
before becoming the Minister of Health
and Social Services and the Minister
for the Status of Women. Ms. Aglukkaq
was raised in Thom Bay, Taloyoak and
Gjoa Haven. Ms. Aglukkaq is married to
Robbie MacNeil and has a son Cooper.
Keynote Speaker: Closing Ceremonies
and Gala Dinner
Saturday, January 30 • 6:00 pm
Please note that speakers and schedules are subject to change.
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hon. tony andersen
First Minister
Nunatsiavut Government
Tony Andersen was born in Makkovik,
Labrador. He calls Nain home now,
where he has been living for the past
18 years. In 1992 he was elected as a
board member for the Labrador Inuit
Association (LIA) representing Nain,
before working for eight years with
the Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company
as an advisor on Aboriginal issues.
Mr. Andersen found his way back to
politics when he was elected to the
board of LIA for the second time in
2001, and subsequently was appointed
as Vice-President. He served for one
year as the Acting President of LIA.
On Dec. 1, 2005, he became First
Minister of the Transitional Nunatsiavut
Government. During elections for the
fi rst offi cial Nunatsiavut Government in
October 2006, Mr. Andersen was again
elected as an Ordinary Member for the
community of Nain, and was selected
by the members of the Nunatsiavut
Assembly to serve as the First Minister
for the next four years. In November of
2009, Mr. Andersen took on the added
responsibilities of the Acting Minister for
the Department of Lands and Natural
Resources.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
hon. Perrin Beatty
President and CEO
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Honourable Perrin Beatty is the
President and Chief Executive Offi cer
(CEO) of the 175,000-member Canadian
Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s
largest and most representative national
business association. In his capacity
as President and CEO, Mr. Beatty is
the principal spokesperson advocating
the policy positions of the Canadian
Chamber’s members to the federal
government, international organizations,
the media and the general public.
Prior to joining the Chamber in 2007,
Mr. Beatty was the President and
Chief Executive Offi cer of Canadian
Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). A
descendant of one of Canada’s most
prominent manufacturing families,
Mr. Beatty grew up in Fergus, Ontario
and graduated from the University of
Western Ontario in 1971. A year later he
was elected to the House of Commons
as a Progressive Conservative and in
1979 he was appointed Minister of State
(Treasury Board) in the government
of Joe Clark, at the time the youngest
person ever to serve in a federal
Cabinet, holding six additional portfolios
in subsequent Progressive Conservative
governments.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
dr. michael Byers
Professor
University of British Columbia
Michael Byers holds the Canada
Research Chair in Global Politics and
International Law at the University of
British Columbia in Vancouver. His work
focuses on issues of Arctic sovereignty,
climate change, the law of the sea, and
Canada-US relations. He leads projects
on the Northwest Passage and Arctic
ocean seabed for ArcticNet, a federally
funded consortium of scientists from
27 Canadian universities and fi ve federal
departments. Dr. Byers is the author of
the national bestseller Intent for a Nation
(2007) and, most recently, Who Owns
the Arctic (2009).
Speaker: Northern Sovereignty
Saturday, January 30 • 9:00 am
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SPEAKERS
robert Cadigan
President and CEO
Newfoundland and Labrador
Oil & Gas Industries Association
Robert Cadigan has contributed to the
success of a number of Newfoundland
& Labrador based corporations over
the course of his career. As President &
CEO of the Newfoundland & Labrador
Oil & Gas Industries Association,
Bob brings a wealth of experience in
the areas of government relations,
market development and opportunity
identifi cation. As former VP with Anthony
Insurance, Bob was responsible for
the strategic re-positioning of Anthony
Insurance which lead to recognition
by the St John’s Board of Trade with
the 2000 Business Excellence Award
and the 2000 Customer Service and
Reliability Award.
Speaker: Economic Outlook of the North
Saturday, January 30 • 10:30 am
hon. Pierre Corbeil
Minister Responsible
for Aboriginal Affairs
Government of Quebec
Pierre Corbeil was elected as a Member
for Abitibi-Est in the general election in
2003. He was then re-elected in 2008.
In December 2008 he was named
Minister responsible for Aboriginal
Affairs. Mr. Corbeil holds the titles of
Minister responsible for the Abitibi-
Témiscamingue region, and Minister
responsible for the Nord-du-Québec
region. He has also been a member of
the Québec Liberal Party, Abitibi-Est
electoral division.
Previously, Mr. Corbeil was the founder
and president of the Val-d’Or Regional
Airport Inc. He has held many high
profi le positions within the Val-d’Or
Region from 1981 to the present day.
Mr. Corbeil was born in Saint-Hyacinthe
on June 23, 1955. He obtained his
Doctorate in dentistry, from Université
de Montréal in 1978. He is happily
married to Hélène Ayotte and the
father of four children.
Keynote Speaker: Luncheon
Thursday, January 28 • 12:00 pm
Clint davis
President and CEO
Canadian Council for
Aboriginal Business
The CCAB is committed to enhancing
the participation of Aboriginal people
in the Canadian economy. Clint was
most recently the National Director
of Aboriginal Banking for BMO Bank
of Montreal. In that position, he was
responsible for growing the business
by providing exceptional service and
products that met the unique needs of
the Aboriginal community. Clint holds
a Bachelor of Business Administration
degree from Acadia University, a
Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie
University and a Masters of Public
Administration from Harvard University.
He is a Canada/US Fulbright scholar
and a recipient of two scholarships from
the National Aboriginal Achievement
Foundation.
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 10:30 am
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Bruce dumville
President and CEO
Aurora Energy Resources Inc.
Mr. Dumville has over twenty-fi ve
years of experience in the international
mining industry, including functional
responsibility for pre-feasibility and
feasibility studies, project management,
operations and the analysis of new
investment opportunities. He has
held General Manager positions with
Xstrata’s North American copper
processing and materials recycling
operations. As President of Falconbridge
New Caledonia and Project Director for
the Koniambo Project, he had a senior
leadership role in taking the project to
the bankable feasibility stage, while
developing and maintaining cooperative
relationships with local partners, local
and national governments and other
stakeholders.
Speaker: Proposed Major
Industrial Developments
Friday, January 29 • 10:30 am
monica ell
Director of Economic and
Business Development
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Ms. Ell is currently President and
CEO of the Nunavut Economic Forum
(NEF). NEF is a broad group of about
30 organizations from Nunavut with
an economic mandate. This group
collaborates to identify and share
information to support strategic planning
for Nunavut’s Economic Development.
Monica is also a board member of
Nunavut Tourism, representing NTI.
Monica is a former President of the
Chamber of Commerce; she has
sat as vice chair for the Aturqtuarvik
Corporation. Monica is also former Vice
President of the National Inuit Women’s
Association, Pauktuutiit. She is an
entrepreneur, ran a retail business for
several years in Iqaluit. She’s a former
broadcaster and producer for radio with
CBC. Monica lives in her home with her
spouse and three teenagers in Iqaluit.
Her favorite pastime is sewing and
walking her dog.
Moderator: Northern Sovereignty
Saturday, January 30 • 9:00 am
Moderator: Economic Outlook of the North
Saturday, January 30 • 10:30 am
harry flaherty
President
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
With close to 30 years of experience
with major projects in Nunavut, Harry
Flaherty is a recognized Inuit manager
and business leader. He has been with
QC for over ten years. For much of that
time, he was Director of Projects and
undertook environmental restoration
projects such as Resolution Island,
Fox C, and Cape Christian. Mr. Flaherty
has also been instrumental in the
completion of the Qikiqtani General
Hospital as well as the start-up and
long-term development of the complex,
ongoing Mary River mining project.
Mr. Flaherty currently oversees all of
QC’s operations, which include six
100%-owned subsidiaries and eight
active joint venture companies in a
wide range of businesses including
recruitment for large projects,
expediting, project management,
3P projects, Dew Line clean-ups,
fi sheries, real estate, retail, shipping,
fuel distribution, patient care, and
construction. His mission is to create a
strategy for QC to consolidate, expand
and diversify QC’s ability to generate
economic development and employment
opportunities for Inuit from all the
communities in the Qikiqtani region.
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 9:00 am
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michael Gordon
Vice-President
Economic Development
Makivik Corporation
Michael Gordon was elected as a
member of the executive of Makivik
Corporation in 2007 after many
successful years in municipal politics.
He worked as assistant to the mayor in
Kuujjuaq for two years before running
for mayor in 1997. He served four two
year terms in the offi ce. Before Michael
Gordon ran for the Makivik executive, he
served three years on the Makivik board
of directors. He also served as vice-chair
of the Kativik Regional Government.
He has had a lifelong interest in politics
and is committed to using the terms of
the land claims to increase economic
possibilities for Nunavik Inuit and other
residents of the region. Michael is
married with four children and is actively
involved in all land-based activities.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 10:30 am
Commander alexander Grant
Canadian Armed Forces
Commander Alexander C. Grant joined
the Canadian Forces in 1981 as an
Offi cer Cadet at Collège Militaire Royale
de St-Jean, QC. He later transferred to
Royal Roads Military College in Victoria,
BC, where he graduated in 1986
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
and Oceanography and accepted his
commission as a Maritime Surface
Offi cer. In 1995 he completed post
graduate training in Oceanography and
Acoustics, earning a MSc; again from
Royal Roads Military College. In 2004,
he commenced studies at the Naval
Staff College Course at the Naval War
College, Newport, Rhode Island. During
this year long posting, Commander
Grant earned a Diploma in National
Security, Strategy and Policy, and Joint
Military Operations. In February 2008
Commander Grant took command of the
frigate HMCS Toronto. During his tenure
in command he deployed twice to the
Canadian Arctic as part of OPERATION
NANOOK.
Speaker: Northern Sovereignty
Saturday, January 30 • 9:00 am
Chris henderson
President
Lumos Energy
Christopher Henderson is a Canadian
eco-entrepreneur. He has founded
and led major companies in the fi eld
of environment and clean energy for
the past 25 years. He currently heads
Lumos Energy as President and
is Canada’s leading Clean Energy
Advisor to First Nations, Inuit and Métis
communities from coast-to-coastto-coast.
He also acts as National
Coordinator of the Aboriginal Clean
Energy (ACE) Network. Trained as
an economist, Chris was CEO of The
Delphi Group for 18 years, and is now
Chairman Emeritus of the company.
He has played leadership roles with
a variety of organizations including
the Canadian Environment Industries
Association, the EXCEL Partnership,
and the GLOBE Foundation of Canada.
Speaker: Northern Transportation
and Infrastructure
Friday, January 29 • 9:00 am
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hon. John hickey
Minister of Labrador Affairs
Government of Newfoundland
and Labrador
On October 21, 2003, Mr. Hickey was
elected as the Member of the House
of Assembly for the Lake Melville
District. He was appointed Minister of
Transportation and Works and Minister
Responsible for Labrador Affairs
on July 5, 2006. Mr. Hickey was reelected
to the House of Assembly on
October 9, 2007 and on October 30
he was appointed Minister of Labrador
Affairs. For the past 16 years, he has
been a strong voice in the community
championing the many issues at hand.
As the MHA for Lake Melville, he is
committed to working to “Maximize the
Benefi ts” of Labrador’s natural resources
for all Labradorians. Minister Hickey
came to Twin Falls, Labrador in 1962,
and graduated from JR Smallwood
Collegiate in Wabush. He lived in
Churchill Falls, Labrador West, and is
currently a resident of Happy Valley-
Goose Bay.
Keynote Speaker: Luncheon
Friday, January 29 • 12:00 pm
Paul Kaludjak
President
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated
Paul Anulik Kaludjak has a long and
distinguished history of public service,
which he continues to build upon
each day. Prior to winning the March
2004 Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI)
election for President, Mr. Kaludjak
served as Vice-President of Finance
for NTI, President of Kivalliq Inuit
Association, Vice-President of Kivalliq
Inuit Association and Mayor of Rankin
Inlet. Mr. Kaludjak has also been
involved in land claim negotiations
and implementation for more than
14 years and served as a Canadian
Ranger for two years. Mr. Kaludjak’s
leadership was recognized by the
hamlet of Rankin Inlet, which presented
him with the Commemorative Service
Award to the Public. Over the course
of his career, he held the positions of
Senior Administrative Offi cer for Whale
Cove, Housing Manager for the Rankin
Inlet Housing Association and Airport
Manager for Rankin Inlet. Mr. Kaludjak’s
personal interests include hunting,
fi shing, camping, and being out on the
land with his family. He is married to
Dorothy Sivugaq Kaludjak and they have
four children, two daughters-in-law, three
granddaughters, and two grandsons
they adore.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
Photo: Geoff Goodyear
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Gordon mcCreary
President and CEO
Baffi nland Iron Mines Corporation
Gordon McCreary, President and CEO
of Baffi nland Iron Mines Corporation,
is a mining engineer who has worked
his entire career within the mining
sector and its affi liated industries. When
Baffi nland became a publicly-traded
company in 2004 he left Kinross Gold
Corporation, where he had been one of
the founding offi cers in 1993, to become
CEO of Baffi nland. Mr. McCreary’s prior
work experience included technical
and fi nancial roles with a wide range of
mineral commodities including precious
metals, base metals, coal and industrial
minerals. In 1978 he completed his
MBA thesis where the focus had been
the iron ore properties of Baffi nland at
Mary River on Baffi n Island. Baffi nland
has much to show for the more than
$400 million spent on the advancement
towards commercial production of
direct-shipping iron ore from the unique
Mary River deposits.
Speaker: Proposed Major
Industrial Developments
Friday, January 29 • 10:30 am
Chris montague
President
Labrador Métis Nation
Chris Montague is proud to be the son
of a Labrador trapper. He was born in
the community of North West River on
December 24, 1948 – three months
before Newfoundland and Labrador
joined Canada. Chris graduated from
high school in 1966 and went to work
at various jobs at Twin Falls and the
Churchill Falls hydro project – from a
janitor, laborer and cook, to a surveyor,
soils inspector and concrete laboratory
technician. He would eventually decide
to go to university, graduating in 1976
with degrees in Religious Studies and
Education. From that time, until his
retirement in June 2004, Chris worked
as an educator in Cartwright and Happy
Valley-Goose Bay. On February 22nd,
2009, the Labrador Métis once again
elected Chris to serve as their president.
Since then he has continued to strive to
bring prosperity and recognition to his
people, and has been a strong advocate
for all residents of Labrador.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
darrin Nichol
President
Nunavut Development Corporation
Mr. Nichol is a long-time resident of
Nunavut having resided in Rankin Inlet
for the past 12 years. Mr. Nichol has
worked extensively in both Nunavut’s
public and private sectors. He brings
a strong background in business and
community development to his current
position as President of the Nunavut
Development Corporation. He is past
chairman of the local school board and
is actively involved in minor hockey at a
variety of levels throughout the territory.
Mr. Nichol holds degrees in both
business and accounting.
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 9:00 am
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mark Nui
Grand Chief
Innu Nation
Mark Nui is Mushuau Innu, originally
from Davis Inlet, an isolated island
community on Labrador’s north coast,
abandoned in 2004 when the Innu
were relocated to Natuashish, some 20
kilometres away. In 1998, Mark decided
to run for the position of Chief of Davis
Inlet and won the election. He held
the position until 2000 and then left,
choosing instead to work as the Director
of Land Claims for the Innu Nation, the
political organization responsible for the
negotiation and protection of Innu rights
and resources for the Innu of Labrador.
In 2007, Mark Nui successfully ran for
the position of Grand Chief of the Innu
Nation where he is working hard at
negotiating self-determination for the
Innu people, a secure future and setting
an example of community involvement
for the new generation.
Welcome: Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, January 27 • 6:00 pm
Paul rich
CEO
Innu Development Limited Partnership
Mr. Rich is a member of the Sheshatshiu
Innu First Nation. In 1997, he became
the Chief of Sheshatshiu in which he
negotiated with the federal government
for Sheshatshiu Innu to be Status
Indians under the Indian Act. Over the
years, he has worked in many leadership
roles. As a Chief of Sheshatshiu and
Innu Nation Executive, he worked land
claims, self government, Impact and
Benefi t Agreements and negotiated
with Voisey’s Bay Nickel Company to
get contracts for the partners of Innu
Development Limited Partnership and
private Innu companies. Mr. Rich is
currently the Chief Executive Offi cer of
Innu Development Limited Partnership
A.K.A. (Innu Economic Development).
Innu Development’s partnerships are
in the fi elds of fi shing, information
technology, industrial supply, real estate,
engineering, remote camp and catering,
air transportation, construction, railroad
construction, human resources, and
environmental consulting. He is currently
negotiating new economic development
projects and forming new partnerships.
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 10:30 am
mark Shrimpton
Principal and Practice Director,
Socio-economic Services
Stantec
Mark Shrimpton has over 30 years
of experience assessing, planning
and managing the socio-economic
impacts of large-scale infrastructure
and resource development projects.
He has also undertaken policy studies
related to the social and economic
effects of resource development activity,
including for the UN International
Labour Offi ce, the Australian Mines and
Metals Association, and the Minerals
Management Service, US Department of
the Interior. He has published widely on
his research, and made presentations
at conferences around the world. In
addition to his consulting work, Mark is
an Adjunct Professor of Geography at
Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Speaker: Economic Outlook of the North
Saturday, January 30 • 10:30 am
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dr. ron Sparkes
Labrador Associate
Labrador Institute of Memorial
University
Dr. Ron Sparkes has been involved
with education and special projects in
Newfoundland and Labrador for the
past 40 years serving as President
of the College of the North Atlantic,
President of the Labrador College,
and Superintendent of Education with
the Labrador East Integrated School
Board. He was Federal Facilitator for
the establishment of an Environmental
Institute to Monitor Low Level Flight
Training in Labrador and Quebec, and
Co-Chaired Government’s 1999-2000
Panel on Educational Delivery. In 2002
he completed a two-year secondment to
the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador as Deputy Minister of Labrador
and Aboriginal Affairs and now serves
as Labrador Associate with the Labrador
Institute of Memorial University. He
was the recipient of 2005/2006 IPAC
(NL) Lieutenant Governor’s Award for
Excellence in Public Administration.
Moderator: Northern Transportation
and Infrastructure
Friday, January 29 • 9:00 am
Moderator: Proposed Major
Industrial Developments
Friday, January 29 • 10:30 am
hon. Peter taptuna
Deputy Premier and Minister
of Economic Development
and Transportation
Government of Nunavut
Mr. Taptuna was born and raised in the
Kitikmeot area and is married to Joanne.
Together they have three children and
nine grandchildren. Mr. Taptuna received
his education by attending residential
school and then worked for a period of
10 years in the oil and gas industry. He
is proud of having had the opportunity
during that time to work for the fi rst and
only Inuit drilling crew in the Beaufort
Sea. Mr. Taptuna went to work for Echo
Bays’ Lupin Gold Mine and completed
an apprenticeship program in heavy duty
mechanics. Mr. Taptuna also attended
Arctic College in management courses
and earned various diplomas in business
and administration. Before being elected
to the Nunavut government he held
various titles with Inuit organizations,
including serving as Chair of the
Kitikmeot Corporation. He has also
worked extensively in a management
capacity with the Hunters and Trappers
Organization of Kugluktuk and serves
as a volunteer for the local search and
rescue organization in Kugluktuk.
Mr. Taptuna was elected as a MLA on
October 28, 2008 and appointed to
serve as a Cabinet Minister shortly after.
Keynote Speaker: Breakfast
Friday, January 29 • 7:30 am
Belinda webb
Director of Socio-economic
Development
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
Belinda is of Inuit heritage from
Nain, Nunatsiavut. She obtained
her Bachelor degree in Tourism and
Hospitality Management from Mount
Saint Vincent University in Halifax in
2001, and is currently studying her
Masters in Tourism Management at
Royal Roads University in Victoria.
Belinda has been the Director for the
Department of Social, Cultural and
Economic Development since fall of
2007 and has been with ITK in different
capacities since April of 2005. Belinda
is very passionate about the topics that
she deals with in her work and feels
that it only takes one person to make a
difference, but if you have a team you
can accomplish so much more.
Speaker: Northern Sovereignty
Saturday, January 30 • 9:00 am
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tim Zehr
President and COO
Nunasi Corporation
Tim Zehr began his career in 1989
when he started his own business
and became President of Arctic Star
Refrigerated Express Ltd. out of
Waterloo, Ontario, while continuing
his education at York University in
Logistics Management. In 1995, Tim
sold his business to Erb Transport, and
at that time was appointed VP Sales
Marketing and Pricing, later becoming
VP of Canadian Operations and given
a seat on the Board of Directors.
In 2006, Tim accepted a position in
Yellowknife, NT with RTL Robinson as
President. As RTL went from a family
business to amalgamating with a private
equity fi rm, Tim accepted a position
in 2008 with Nunasi Corporation as
President & COO. Nunasi is a Birthright
Development Corporation wholly
owned by all Inuit of Nunavut who are
enrolled under the Nunavut Land Claims
Agreement. Its Board of Directors
represents all the regions of Nunavut
and their respective regional Inuit
Development Corporations. This board
is overseen by a slate of trustees that
also refl ects all three regions of Nunavut,
and has over 60 business interests.
Speaker: Multi-Faceted
Regional Corporations
Thursday, January 28 • 9:00 am
MacKay
Landau
Chartered
Accountants
Building 607
PO Box 20
Iqaluit, Nunavut
X0A 0H0
Phone (867) 979-6603
Fax (867) 979-6493
www.mackaylandau.ca
· Auditing · Accounting · Consulting
· Income Tax · Monthly Bookkeeping
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artCirq – arctic Circus
Igloolik, Nunavut
show her traditional crafts to, she has
become quite a prolific teadoll maker –
producing over 100 of her distinctive
hunter and mother and baby teadolls
a year. For Angela, it is important
to create these dolls and keep this
tradition alive. The fact that relatively
few of these dolls are being made
anymore, and that they originate from
this one remote area and First Nations
group in central Labrador, makes
the Innu teadoll a highly-prized and
sought-after collector’s item.
Artist of the Year. Jacinda is currently
living in beautiful Happy Valley-Goose
Bay, Labrador, where she performs with
“The Jacinda Beals Band”. She also
performs solo in many festivals, most
recently the Trails, Tales and Tunes
Festival in Norris Point, Newfoundland.
Jacinda is currently writing her third
album.
heather Campbell
Rigolet, Nunatsiavut
ArtCirq is a video-making, circusperforming
and music-playing company
based in Igloolik, Nunavut. The goal of
ArtCirq is to travel around the world to
celebrate Inuit culture, both traditional
and modern. Through music, circus
and video-making, this troop provides
workshops and performances locally,
nationally and internationally. At
present, the company has more than
20 members participating in various
forms. For more information about
this truly unique and magical northern
phenomenon, visit www.artcirq.org.
angela andrew
Sheshatshiu, Labrador
Angela was born in 1946 in
Tshiaskusheet (Gull Island), at a time
when Labrador’s Montagnais Innu were
still living traditional, nomadic lives
in the bush. Her father was a trapper
and subsistence hunter-gatherer
and her grandfather Meskina was a
shaman. After Angela’s marriage and
the birth of her seven children, she
began making the teadolls that she
had played with as a child. Thirty-five
years later, with 30 grandchildren and
six great-grandchildren to teach and to
Jacinda Beals
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
Jacinda Beals is a well-known singer/
songwriter from The Big Land. She has
been playing professionally since 1997.
Her first two albums, Slip into My Skin
(2002) and Love, Cin (2005) have done
well commercially and demonstrate
her unique talent. Her music has
been described as “funky folk with
rock and roll attitude.” Her shows like
Contact East 2003 and the Women &
Song Tour 2004 (Provincial Arts and
Culture Centres) have received great
reviews. She has been nominated for
3 MusicNL Awards including Female
Heather Campbell is originally from
Rigolet, Nunatsiavut (northern
Labrador) and has a B.F.A from
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College School
of Fine Art, Memorial University of
Newfoundland. She curated Inuit art
for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
for a number of years, and was on the
board of directors of Gallery 101 artist
run centre as well as the board of the
Artist Run Centres and Collectives of
Ontario. Currently Heather works for the
National Inuit organization Inuit Tapiriit
Kanatami and is also a published,
freelance illustrator. Her artwork can
be found in the collections of the
Nunatsiavut Government, Labrador
Health Corporation, and Indian and
Northern Affairs as well as various
private collections.
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Jerry ell
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Jerry was educated in Iqaluit and as
a young teenager was influenced by
several artists over the years, primarily
by Henry Evaluadjuk, Tommy Takpanie
Sr., Nook Newkinga, Seepee and
Noviya Ipeelie. The main influence
from all these artists was the quality of
work being produced, theme, balance
and finish. These values are translated
into the work that Jerry produces in
several different media such as glass,
bone, soapstone and granite. With his
life experience of hunting and living off
the land, education and experience as
an executive officer, Jerry combines
the traditional and modern concepts
of Inuit culture into his work. Jerry first
started carving at the age of 12 and has
continued over the years. Jerry was
born in 1961 and resides in Iqaluit with
his common-law wife and stepdaughter.
elisabeth hadlari
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Elisabeth Hadlari is an artist who lives
in the central part of Canada’s arctic,
in the community of Cambridge Bay,
Nunavut. Originally from Ontario, she
has been living in the Arctic since the
early 1970s. Over these years she
has worked and taught in various
art forms, including photography,
film, printmaking, jewellery and
metalworking, drawing and design, and
painting. She credits her love of the
land, and the constant overwhelming
sense of “space” as an influencing
factor in her decision to make the Arctic
her home. Elisabeth has a B.F.A from
the University of Ottawa, and a degree
in Art Education from the University of
Toronto.
elisapie Isaac
Salluit, Nunavik
Elisapie Isaac was born
of an Inuk mother and a
Newfoundland father. She was
adopted at birth by an Inuit
family and was raised in the
isolated community of Salluit,
Nunavik – the Great North.
For Elisapie, the North is not
at the top of the world, it’s at
the centre of her world. “My
grandfather used to say that to
avoid getting lost”, Isaac says,
“you always have to look
where you’ve come from.” It has been said that the great singers are first
and foremost great communicators. Elisapie Isaac’s life’s work has been
communicating, first on radio, then on TV and then on film with her award
winning National Film Board documentary If the Weather Permits.
Sherlyn Kadjuk
Arviat, Nunavut
Sherlyn Kadjuk started her career
working for the Northwest Company
in six different communities. She
then moved on to working at Ivalu at
production facility in Rankin Inlet for
about four and a half years and she has
worked for Kiluk Ltd. since November
2005. She enjoys working there
because sewing and fashion design
is her passion. Sherlyn has travelled
to Edmonton and Montreal every year
for fashion and trade shows and has
worked in the territory for many years,
developing many designs. Sherlyn is
40 years old, was born in Winnipeg, and
was raised in Rankin and Chesterfield
Inlets. She has four children and one
granddaughter. She moved to Arviat in
June 2005.
There will be Stars is the new work of this Inuk singer, composer and
filmmaker. This, her first solo recording, is the much anticipated follow up
to the internationally acclaimed, award winning duo Taima which she cofounded
with guitarist/composer Alain Auger in 2001.
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Kaiva
Early in 2006, a group of professional b-boys and
b-girls came to Iqaluit and introduced the hip-hop
movement to young Nunavummiut in the hopes of
giving them a healthy outlet for their energy and
creativity.
Out of this came Kaiva dance group. Kaiva which
means “to spin” is made up of young talented
performers from various communities around
Nunavut and led by Lil*Bear, a professional break
dancer for over 10 years.
Kaiva seeks to preserve and express Inuit culture by interpreting it
through the art of break-dancing. To add a little Inuit fusion to the mix,
they incorporate Inuit throatsinging into their performances. Truly a fresh
approach to tradition; Kaiva is all about trying new things, sharing it with
others and having fun in the process!
in demand at galleries across North
America, including Feheley Fine Arts
Gallery in Toronto and the Judy Burch
Gallery in Virginia and Nova Scotia. He
has had many prestigious commissions,
including presentation gifts to Prime
Ministers Brian Mulroney and Jean
Chrétien, and former Governor General
Adrienne Clarkson. When he is not
carving, Paul enjoys working with his
dog team, hunting, and building.
andrew Qappik
Pangnirtung, Nunavut
numerous commissions, including the
logo for NTI, Nunavut Parks, and for
the Governor General’s Achievement
Award (the Northern component).
He has been an invited artist at many
festivals in Nunavut, the NWT and
Greenland and has been a featured
artist at many galleries across Canada
and the US. Andrew works in stencils
and acrylic paintings, often depicting
northern animals, history, and traditional
clothes and tools. Andrew continues to
live and work in Pangnirtung with his
wife and four children.
Billy merkosak
Pond Inlet, Nunavut
Andrew was born in an outpost camp
northwest of Pangnirtung in 1964. Here
he lived with his parents, grandparents
and great-grandparents until he was
relocated to Pangnirtung at the age of
one year.
Andrew started sketching as a child.
At 17 he learned how to do stonecuts,
and joined the Pangnirtung Print Shop
as a printmaker. Andrew has had
Paul Quviq malliki
Repulse Bay, Nunavut
Paul was born in 1956 in an outpost
camp near the community of Igloolik.
Paul did his first carving at five years
of age. Self taught, he learned by
watching other people. Paul carves
many different kinds of animals and
faces, but has the most fun with
caribou. His work can be found in many
private and public collections, and is
Billy makes his home in Pond Inlet on
the northern tip of Baffin Island. As a
northern artist, he is primarily known for
his wide range of whalebone sculptures.
He also produces works in stone or
ivory, Inuit drums and masks, graphic
illustrations and watercolour paintings.
Billy’s artwork can be found in a number
of private and corporate collections and
enjoyed by visitors to Canada’s north.
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richard Neville
Black Tickle, Labrador
Richard Neville is a singer/songwriter/
guitarist who hails from the remote
coastal community of Black Tickle,
Labrador. Richard started singing and
playing guitar at the age of 10 years.
Influenced by local guitar players in
the community, he started playing the
tunes of Hank Snow, Hank Williams
and Smiley Bates. Access to other
genres of music in this isolated
community was limited. With no TV
and no music stores to explore or
choose from, Richard was strongly
influenced by the music of Black Tickle
and always credits his hometown for
giving him a gift he truly loves.
mathew Nuqingaq
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Mathew is primarily a jeweller but
performance is important in his
life and he has become in effect
an “ambassador at large” for
Nunavummiut. He has been invited
to venues in Canada, the US, and
internationally, to perform at various
exhibition openings of Inuit art in
Spain, Japan, Finland, and Denmark.
Mat received his Jewellery and
Metalwork Diploma in 1999. With the
creation of Nunavut in 1999, Mathew
collaborated with Paul Malliki, Simata
Pitsiulak, Inuk Charlie, Joseph Suqlaq
and Mariano Aupilardjuq to create the
Nunavut mace. Just recently, he and
a friend renovated an old house that
Mat purchased to turn into the Aayuraa
Jewellery Studio. It is one of the few
independent artist studios in Iqaluit.
Already it has become a popular
place for local jewellers to congregate.
Mathew works part time for NACA
and is also on the advisory committee
for Canada Council and Secretary/
Treasurer for the Inuit Art Foundation.
wanda Saunders
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
Wanda was born and raised
in Labrador in a few different
communities, some of which
are Northwest River, Makoivik,
maria Illungiayok and Lois Suluk-Locke
Aniksak and Uyaupiq are Lois Uyaupiq
Suluk-Locke and Maria Illungiayok from
Arviat, Nunavut. They are accomplished
performers of Inuit traditional throat singing,
drumming and storytelling.
Aniksak and Uyaupiq perform a particular
style of throat singing called qiaqparniq/
kattadjaq.
This style is performed by two women facing
each other, mimicking the elements (the
wind, the river), and characteristics of the
north (geese, the polar and the wolf, dog
teams). Once the rhythm is set, the song
almost always turns into a competition – the
woman who stops throat singing firs, loses.
Throat singing is a form of a chant, which
resonates from the throat, stomach and
lungs. Each song is unique.
They are both passionate performers and committed to sharing their Inuit
culture with the world. They have experience teaching throat singing and
give workshops and demonstrations as well as performances.
They have recently returned from sold out performances at the Festival of
World Cultures in Dublin, Ireland.
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ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS
Hopedale and Happy Valley-Goose
Bay. She is the eldest of five children
and was taught her crafting skills
by her mother Flora House and her
grandmother. Wanda learned at an
early age but took arts and crafts more
seriously as an extra income generator
when she turned 19. By then she was
making sweaters for various people
and selling her knitted goods at various
craft sales in Labrador. Her items have
been purchased by visitors to the area
and can be found all across Canada
and into the UK. Some of Wanda’s skills
include sewing outdoor clothing and
making slippers and making various
sweaters and knitted goods.
thomas Suvissak
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Thomas was born in 1944 in Kugaaruk
(Pelly Bay) to Anthony and Margaret
Taleraktuk. His mother was also
an artist, specializing in soapstone
carvings. In 1998, Thomas enrolled
in a two year jewellery making course
in Cambridge Bay, and received his
jewellery certificate in 2000. Since
then, he has been making jewellery
full time. Thomas works mostly with
metal, but does some work in ivory as
well. His creations include a variety of
earrings, necklaces, and rings. Thomas
was inspired to learn to make jewellery
because his father was blind, and he
wanted to show people that he could
make beautiful things. In November of
2003, Thomas moved from Kugaaruk
to Rankin Inlet, where he has lots of
friends and family.
Simon tookoome
Baker Lake, Nunavut
Simon Tookoome is a renowned artist
of prints, drawings, and sculpture from
Baker Lake, Nunavut. Born in 1934
in an outpost camp near Repulse
Bay, Tookoome lived the nomadic life
until 1968 when he moved into Baker
Lake. He is a unilingual artist who was
determined to learn on his own and
not to go to school for formal training.
Watching others, such as the famous
Baker Lake artist Jessie Oonark,
Tookoome learned his craft.
An accomplished artist in drawing and
carving, Tookoome is also a founding
member of the original Baker Lake Print
Shop. In 1980, Tookoome’s print The
World of Man and the World of Animals
Come Together in the Shaman was
reproduced on a 35 cent stamp. Simon
Tookoome’s work has been in extensive
solo and group exhibitions, and in
collections around the world. Simon
has received numerous honours and
achievements, and is often requested
to showcase his amazing whip skills –
traditionally used in the hunt.
John terriak
An icon of Inuit artistry, John has been carving, drawing and painting for over 40 years.
Although he began his carving career using wood, John now works primarily in stone,
bone, ivory and antler. He also sews his own skin clothing. John has traveled throughout
Canada and the United States hosting shows, demonstrations, and studying at various
art studios. He has traveled as far away as Italy, where he created a life-sized Italian
marble sculpture of Sedna, the Inuit sea goddess. John works full-time as a carver and
his work is exhibited in galleries across Canada, the US, and Europe. He also displays
and sells his artwork using multi-media outlets such as online galleries. John has been
involved with the Inuit Art Foundation, and has worked to create craft and carving
organizations in his community in Nain. John enjoys traveling the coast to demonstrate
and teach his artwork to both school age children and adults.
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ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS
dettrick hala
Kugluktuk, Nunavut
At the age of 20, Dettrick Hala has
already accomplished more than most
people twice his age. Dettrick proudly
represents his Kitikmeot origins in his
dance. Having shared his gift with a
most of Canada, Dettrick makes a
valuable addition to the 2010 team.
His unique style of dress, drumming
and dancing add a flavour and
style to the show that contrasts,
yet complements the eastern arctic
dancers. Dettrick is a role model and
ambassador for the territory and a
name you will be hearing more of as
the years go on.
tanya mesher Jones
Kuujjuaq, Quebec
Siasi Jones
Nunavik
diane Gadbois
Nunavik
Diane applied to participate in Nunavik
Annual Artistic Workshops in 2008 at
the Wallhanging Art Workshop and
since then has found her talent in art,
and continues to improve her artistic
skills through her wallhanging art
depicting her Inuit culture.
The way Diane has improved her
sewing speaks of quality, and her own
style is uniquely shown through her art
and sewing of other Inuit clothing.
Tanya Mesher Jones is a well-known
young Inuk artist from the small town
of Kuujjuaq, Quebec. She is known for
her contemporary paintings throughout
the region of Nunavik, and it is very
common to see her paintings displayed
in houses and offices around the
Nunavik region. She has sold well over
150 pieces since she started back in
2008. Her abstract acrylic paintings
suggest simplicity, movement and
colorful northern scenes that carry you
into her remarkable world. Tanya’s art
represents her Inuit culture and she is
not afraid to explore and create a more
modern concept.
Siasi has been doing art as long
as she can remember. Well in her
fifties now she has very extensive
art experience. She has now really
begun to concentrate on producing,
and exploring her talent in drawing
and painting.
She owned an arts and crafts shop in
which she sold her own artwork. Her
artwork has flourished after attending
Nunavik Annual Artistic Workshops
2006 and 2008. Siasi was the first
recipient of the new Nunavik Fund for
artists in the art residency category
for which she spent two months in
Montreal.
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ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS
Shirley moorhouse
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador
Shirley Moorhouse lives in Happy Valley-Goose
Bay, Labrador. Her Grandmother Ikey named
her “ E-Ye-I” which translates as Eyes. Primarily
learning at her mother’s and grandmother’s
side, Shirley is also a self-taught artist. In the
creation of her wallhangings, she constantly
explores the combination and melding of
traditional materials such as tanned smoked
caribou hide and beads with non-traditional
objects. Her wallhangings exude her vision
of pride she holds in her Inuit ancestry, and
the wonders she witnesses in the natural
environment and her family. Moorhouse has
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Carleton University, Ottawa, and also studied
with the Heritage Crafts Programme at the
College of the North Atlantic in Labrador.
Since 1996, Moorhouse has exhibited nationally
and internationally in solo and group exhibitions.
She has been active in her community and
has a seat on the board of directors of the
Inuit Art Foundation. Moorhouse has traveled
internationally to demonstrate her work and
has participated in the Aboriginal New Works
residency at Banff Centre for the Arts in 2005.
Participated in the 2009 Archive Restored artist
residency also at the Banff Centre for the Arts.
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mattiusi Iyaituk
Akulivik, Nunavik
Mattiusi Iyaituk was
born in a hunting camp
not far from Cape Smith
(now called Akulivik).
He moved with his
family to Ivujivik in
1955 Iyaituk attended
various schools in the
north and in the south.
In Montreal, he received
police training, and
became a policeman in
Ivujivik. After receiving a Canada Council grant, he resigned from
the force in 1984 to devote his time to carving and hunting.
His early sculptures, dating from the 1960s, were heavily
influenced by the work of his older brother, Nutaraaluk. In the
late 1970s, Iyaituk developed his own “abstract” carving style,
blending traditional subjects and techniques with innovative
modern ones. He is noted for reviving the old community style
of using ivory, bone and antler inlay with dark soapstone, and
drilling small dots to represent parka trim.
michael Kusugak
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
Michael Kusugak lives in
Rankin Inlet, on the west coast
of Hudson Bay. He writes books
for children and travels, telling
the stories he heard when he
was little. Michael’s friend and
fellow writer, Martyn Godfrey,
once told him, “Michael, I hear
you have a reputation.” When
Michael said, “Oh, no!” Martyn said, “But it’s good. I hear you
kept a hundred kindergarten kids mesmerized for an hour.”
Michael said, “That’s not exactly true. It was only 85 kids for
50 minutes.”
Some of his books have been translated into French, Japanese,
Korean, and Braille. A Promise is a Promise appeared in a
Hollywood movie and was made into a play that has been
performed across Canada and the United States.
Michael’s other publications include his first children’s novel,
The Curse of the Shaman, A Marble Island Story published
by Harper Collins Canada and The Littlest Sled Dog published
by Orca Books. Michael is currently working on the sequel to
The Curse of the Shaman.

STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Staff
hal timar
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Event Co-Manager
Brian fowlow
Labrador North Chamber
of Commerce
Event Co-Manager
Jessica dewar
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Event Coordinator
Sean handregan
Labrador North Chamber
of Commerce
Conference Coordinator
Lisa mcGrath
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Registration and Offi ce Manager
Lara morina
Labrador North Chamber
of Commerce
Registration and Offi ce Manager
Sarah LeBlanc
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Logistics Coordinator
Sadie Vincent-wolfe
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Logistics Coordinator
Lise Chouinard
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Logistics Coordinator
michelle Pelley
Labrador North Chamber
of Commerce
Logistics Coordinator
VoLuNteerS
Chris west
Baffi n Regional Chamber
of Commerce
Management Committee Co-Chair
Sterling Peyton
Labrador North Chamber
of Commerce
Management Committee Co-Chair
Neil Greig
Makivik Corporation
Management Committee Co-Chair
Chris Cote
Uqsuq
Management Committee
Co-Vice Chair
dave hunt
Mikupishan Moktech 2000
Management Committee
Co-Vice Chair
Cheri Kemp-Long
CanNor
Conference Committee Co-Chair
Colin o’Brien
Serco Facilities Management Inc.
Conference Committee Co-Chair
Ike haulli
Savik Enterprises
Trade Show Committee Co-Chair
ernie mcLean
Central Labrador Economic
Development Board
Trade Show Committee Co-Chair
Karliin aariak
Malikkaat
Arts and Cultural Committee
Co-Chair
Carol Best
Central Labrador Economic
Development Board
Arts and Cultural Committee
Co-Chair
rowena house
Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association
Arts and Cultural Coordinator
frank may
Arctic Bay Development Corporation
Management Committee Volunteer
dave Swoboda
5027 Nunavut Ltd
Trade Show Committee Volunteer
Kevin Kelly
Nunavut Development Corporation
Arts and Cultural Committee
Volunteer
ryan oliver
Department of Economic
Development and Transportation
Government of Nunavut
Arts and Cultural Committee
Volunteer
Sammy Kudluk
Makivik Corporation
Arts and Cultural Committee
Volunteer
Cheryl ashton
Nunavut Film Development
Corporation
Arts and Cultural Committee
Volunteer
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Don’t miss the
Community Economic Development Week
trade, service and Career fair
Join the Community Economic
Development (CED) Week
Trade, Service and Career
Fairs, bringing together
businesses, government and
Inuit organizations in one place.
CED Week brings you to the
community and the community
to you.
These events are a way
for you to promote business
and economic development,
career opportunities, and
youth entrepreneurship.
CED trips in 2010:
sanikiluaq
February 2010
Clyde river
March 2010
Kimmirut
March 2010
tEntativE DatEs
for 2010-2011:
resolute Bay/Grise fiord
September 2010
pangnirtung
October 2010
Cape Dorset
January 2011
igloolik/Hall Beach
February 2011
Qikiqtarjuaq
March 2011
For more information on these or other opportunities in Baffin communities,
please contact the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce.
(867) 979-4654 events@baffinchamber.ca www.baffinchamber.ca