Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) represents over 14,000 Inuit of the Qikiqtani (Baffin) region in a fair and democratic way. The Qikiqtani region includes 13 communities from Quttiktuq (High Arctic) down to Sanikiluaq (Belcher Island). We started as a non-profit, land claim and community organization in 1996 registering as a society in 1997. Our predecessor, the Baffin Regional Inuit Association (BRIA) was formed in 1975.
Sanikiluaq,Nunavut CanadaSanikiluaq is located in the Belcher Islands. The island of Sanikiluaq is near the southeast coast of Hudson Bay. The Ungava Inuit occupied these islands and were expert kayakers. Sanikiluaq's economy relies on fishing and trapping. The area is famous for its soapstone carvings and intricate reed basketry.
Welcome to the Cree Trappers' AssociationKwey and Waachiya everyone and greetings from the Cree Trappers' Association.As President of the Association, I now strive to move forward with the maintaining of our Cree Culture, our way of life and with the protection and preservation of Eeyou Istchee. Not only is the above important to unite and drive our Association but I, honestly, believe that these are the Cree Principles and Values that need to be passed on to our younger generation of our Cree membership.Driven by the objectives of Incorporation in 1978 of the Cree Trappers' Association, we will continue to consult with other entities in providing the protection of the needs and interests of our Cree trappers.Our members are so closely tied to their respective hunting territories; their respective lands are the very heart, the centre of why they exist. That is why, in the James Bay Northern Quebec Agreement, we have devoted and committed ourselves especially to the establishment of a land regime that will be equitable and that it will satisfy the needs of our membership.As we do each year, we present the fur marketing program in our Annual Activity report and to our members at our Annual General Assembl
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