Makivik Magazine Issue 65

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First Air’s self-sufficiency in aircraft maintenance is the logical
extension of experience operating aircraft in the North.
They perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance, repair, and
engineering services for in-house purposes, as well as for other
airlines. First Air has expanded its fleet over the years and
today operates 18 aircraft, including the Boeing 727, 737,
Hawker Siddeley 748, Hercules, and most recently has added
the ATR42-300 to its fleet.
First Air was recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best
Managed Companies in 2001 and 2002, and the NWT Chamber
of Commerce’s Business of the Year in 2001.
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The birth of Makivik Corporation 25 years ago was a true testament
of a devoted family. Nunavimmiut stopped a sleeping bear
before it awoke to destroy our land. Long days and nights extended
to weeks and months, and families across Nunavik prayed for
the safe return of our negotiators and their teams. They did return,
however, exhausted, and Makivik was born.
Thus began Makivik’s long process of sculpting a future for
all Nunavik beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec
Agreement. Our region has a wealth of renewable resources and
economic potential, but it also faces daily
struggles that cannot be ignored.
As a young boy, I remember listening
to the local radio station. It seemed like
our negotiators were working in a foreign
country when in fact they were educating
all Canadians (and the world) that there
was a large part of Quebec whose residents
had been around for thousands of
years. No government or company would
treat our region the same again. Our
voice was heard.
In consequence, all parties developed
a working relationship that
continues to this day. We look to our
future by “doing” and “being” in the now.
However, we will never forget our ancestors who travelled so far,
made so many sacrifices, and passed on so much knowledge.
I am confident that the next 25 years will be exciting times
as we collectively determine how to best pass on our generation’s
insight to our children while supplying them with as many opportunities
as possible.
As an executive member of Makivik, I have been ver y
proud to be a part of the Corporation’s history. I wish all my
fellow Nunavimmiut the best in this 25th year of celebrations.
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