Call for Applications for Upcoming Qimutsiqtiit Youth Exchange

Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 29, 2025- The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is inviting young and aspiring dog team owners to apply for an exciting week-long learning exchange, hosted by Terry Uyarak and various Qimutsiqtiit knowledge holders.

Participants will spend the week in Igloolik sharing traditional knowledge, maintenance practices, tool making and will have the opportunity to go hunting, using a dog team.

To be eligible to apply for this program, Inuit youth must be between the ages of 15-30, reside in a Qikiqtani community and have a passion and willingness to learn about dog teaming.

You can find the online application form here:https://www.qia.ca/qimutsiqtiit-youth-exchange/

You can also visit your local CLO or contact one of our event organizers below to complete your application:

Natasha Allakariallak
Youth Program Coordinator
867-975-8344 nallakariallak@qia.ca

Ivalu Beveridge
Inuit Development & Wellness Program Coordinator
867-975-8343 ibeveridge@qia.ca

Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
For media inquiries, please contact:

Karen Flaherty Director, Strategic Communications Qikiqtani Inuit Association

(P) 867.975.8398 or toll-free 1.800.667.2742
kflaherty@qia.ca

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