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March 2017 Nunavut

Good day, Nunavummiut! February was short, but it was also busy! I Key Dates was grateful to have the opportunity to spend some time at home in Kugluktuk and visit Cambridge Bay for their trade show. February 21 to March 14 This month we welcomed the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Legislative Assembly Canada, Justin Trudeau to Iqaluit on his first official visit in Nunavut. Winter Session He was joined by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister, Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Health Minister, Hon. Jane Philpott, Family and March 9 to 12 Social Development Minister, Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos and Arctic Youth Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Ambassador Caucus Affairs, Yvonne Jones. April 3 To stay connected, please follow me on Twitter Nunavut Mining @PeterTaptuna, or like me on Facebook at Symposium www.facebook.com/PremierTaptuna!

Official Meeting

On February 9, I had the honour of meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the next day with Mary Simon, the Special Representative on Arctic Issues to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, while they visited Iqaluit.

I pressed the importance of consulting with Nunavummiut on northern decisions as we move forward on an Arctic leadership model and an Arctic policy framework. Kugluktuk Opening Events I spent Valentine’s Day in Kugluktuk this year to celebrate the opening of three upgraded community buildings.

I want to thank those involved in helping to move these projects forward; they help build stronger communities!

Northern Perspectives

Kitikmeot Tradeshow On February 3, I I was grateful to connect with stakeholders gave the keynote from Cambridge Bay on February 7 at the address at 18th Kitikmeot Tradeshow. Northern Perspectives At the tradeshow, I spoke about bridging the 2017, where I infrastructure gap in Canada’s North. discussed Connecting Nunavut has always been an important priority for this government. opportunities to partner with Thank you to the Kitikmeot Tradeshow Manitoba. It’s organizers – it’s always an impressive always great to event! see our Manitoba counterparts.

Recognizing Great Nunavummiut

Congratulations to Sheila Lumsden on becoming the first Indigenous chef on Masterchef Canada – we will be cheering you on from the North, Sheila!

These truly dedicated public servants from Cambridge Bay are our Long-Time Service Award winners! Thank you all for your hard work!