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Tungasuvvingat Inuit Announces Discontinuation of CFI Programming due to Unsustainability
April 16, 2025 OTTAWA, ON – Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) has made the decision to discontinue seeking funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative (CFI) program. This is primarily due to the lack of adequate funding to sustain its operations and support. Since 2020, TI has supported over 100 Inuit children and families in Ontario by […]
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‘We’re very nervous:’ Future for non-profits uncertain during Inuit Child First Initiative pause – Nunatsiaq News
Apr 8, 2025 Nunavut organizations starting to reduce services after March 31 program expiry Nunavut non-profits are in a funding grey area until money associated with the promised Inuit Child First Initiative extension starts flowing. “We’re very nervous,” said Jennifer Noah, founding executive director of Piruqatigiit Resource Centre. “We’re essential service providers. We really are.” […]
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NTI Board of Directors Funds TB Elimination, Hunters Support Program and Calls for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative
(March 21, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) The Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors met this week and invested in tuberculosis (TB) elimination, called for long-term Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) funding, and provided oversight to the renewed Implementation Contract. TB Elimination Funding Recognizing the urgent need for action, the Board approved a $4 million […]
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Inuit Child First Initiative extension a ‘relief,’ advocate says – The Spec
March 11, 2025 The extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative came as a “relief” to Taya Tootoo, the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation executive director, who 10 days ago warned of a “humanitarian crisis” if the program’s funding expired. The extension of the Inuit Child First Initiative came as a “relief” to Taya Tootoo, […]
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NTI Welcomes Government of Canada’s Announcement to Extend the Inuit Child First Initiative
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk welcomes the announcement today by the Government of Canada to extend Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) for one year. ICFI is an interim agreement by the Government of Canada to establish an initiative like Jordan’s Principle, but for Inuit. It was created to achieve substantive equality for Inuit […]
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