NunatuKavut Community Council approves funds for eight initiatives that promote Southern Inuit culture and well-being
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, August 27, 2018 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) today announced $11,550 in funding for eight community-led initiatives under the George Roberts Community Grants (GRCG) Program. This program assists communities and groups in celebrating Southern Inuit culture while improving economic, social, physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The funding announced today is for projects approved from the program’s April 2018 and June 2018 intakes, two of four deadlines administered each year. The following is a list of the approved initiatives:
| Proponent | Project Description | Funding |
| L’Anse au Clair Recreation | Connecting to our Roots: construction of a firepit that will be used | $1,500 |
| Committee | as a focal point for community events involving storytelling and | |
| dialogue about NCC’s heritage | ||
| Ron’s Race: Ronald Russell | 2019 season of a dog sled race held annually in Mary’s Harbour | $1,500 |
| Memorial Dog Race Committee | ||
| Stanley Campbell Sr. Memorial | 2019 season of a dog sled race held annually in Pinsent’s Arm | $1,500 |
| Dog Race Committee | ||
| Community Fundraisers | 2018 Canada Day celebrations | $450 |
| Pinsent’s Arm | ||
| St. Lewis Academy | Travel for students to attend the Provincial Student Leadership | $1,100 |
| Conference in Fall 2018 | ||
| Harbourview Manor | Caring for the Carers: a wellness event for those who care for the | $1,500 |
| elderly in the home. It will focus on intergenerational sharing, | ||
| mental health, wellness and cultural storytelling | ||
| Norman Bay Recreation | Seal skin craft project to learn how to make seal skin coats. It is a | $2,500 |
| Committee | continuation of the Southern Inuit Education Program in the | |
| community | ||
| Battle Harbour Historic Trust | Battle Harbour Heritage Day: puts a traditional spin on event by | $1,500 |
| focussing on Elders and youth and memories of the “olden days” |
Quick Facts
- Established in 2013, the GRCG program is named after the late George Roberts, a proud NCC member from Norman Bay, Labrador, whose years of volunteering and commitment contributed to the betterment of his community and the communities of others.
- Since the program started, NCC has invested in over 98 community-led initiatives totalling over $166,550. Funding for this program is made possible through NCC’s own source revenues and, in part, through contributions from its wholly-owned companies.
- NCC is the representative governing body for approximately 6,000 Inuit of south and central Labrador, collectively known as the Southern Inuit of NunatuKavut.
- NunatuKavut means “Our Ancient Land” in Inuttitut and is the traditional territory of the Southern Inuit.
- In July 2018, NCC entered into talks with the Government of Canada on the recognition of its Indigenous rights
Quotes
“NCC launched this program back in 2013 to honour the life of the late George Roberts, a Southern Inuk who dedicated his life to helping his community and others. We have seen incredible interest in this program since it started, and we strive to ensure that each project we approve embodies the values that George lived every day. NCC is proud to support communities and groups who are leading initiatives that contribute to the overall wellbeing of our people and the sustainability of our communities.”
- Todd Russell, President of NCC
Associated Links
- Application details are available at nunatuKavut.ca under “Our Sharing Programs.”
- Please also join in the conversation at Facebook.com/nunatuKavut and Twitter @nunatuKavut.
Contact
Kelly Broomfield
Director of Communications
709-280-5965
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