About KIA
The Kivalliq Inuit Association is one of
the three regional organizations of the Inuit of Nunavut. KIA is a "Designated
Inuit Organization" (DIO), which represents the interests of all
Inuit living in the Kivalliq Region, acts as a lobbying group, administers
and monitors certain provisions of the Nunavut Final Agreement in the
Kivalliq Region.
KIA mission is to represent, in a fair and democratic manner, Inuit of
the Kivalliq Region in the development, protection, administration and
advancement of their rights and benefits as an aboriginal people; as well
as to promote their economic, social, political and cultural well being
through succeeding generations
The following are the KIA goals to fulfill its mission:
- To preserve Inuit heritage, culture and language.
- To manage Inuit owned lands in the region and provide information to and consult with land claims beneficiaries on land use
- To protect Arctic Wildlife and the environment, thereby preserving traditional uses for current and future generations.
- To assist Inuit in the Kivalliq region in training and preparation for a Nunavut Territory.
