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The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction

Iqaluit, Nunavut (February 24, 2012) - Nunavut's Minister of Economic Development and Transportation, Peter Taptuna, and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Vice-President, Jack Anawak, today released the Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction.

The plan was created on November 30th, 2011, by the participants in the territory's first poverty summit, and subsequently reviewed by summit participants and Nunavut Roundtable for Poverty Reduction partners. Today's announcement by the government and NTI reaffirms the continuing commitment of the sponsors of the process that led to this plan. >> More...

Update: Collaborative plan is available for download: The Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction.

This plan is a "live document", written at the Poverty Summit last November, 2011. The plan represents a commitment, by communities, Inuit organizations, government, the business sector, non-governmental organizations and many individuals to approach poverty as a common responsibility. Behind this document is a multi-sector commitment to work in partnership to generate opportunities for community-led poverty reduction initiatives and innovation. >> Download- The Makimaniq Plan.

News Release: Nunavut Poverty Summit Produces Broad Agreement on Plan of Action

Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 30, 2011) - Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President Jack Anawak today announced the Makimaniq Plan: A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction.

The plan outlines a common agenda for poverty reduction in Nunavut, developed by the forty-five participants in the territory's first poverty summit. >> More...

News Release: Regional Roundtables to Identify "Options for Action" for Poverty Reduction Plan

Iqaluit, Nunavut (May 18 and 19, 2011) - Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.

The second stage of the public engagement process for the preparation of Nunavut's Poverty Reduction Action Plan begins this week when the Kitikmeot Regional Roundtable in Cambridge Bay.

The Cambridge Bay Roundtable will be coordinated by Government of Nunavut Finance Minister, Keith Peterson, and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President, Jack Anawak. The Roundtable brings together participants from each community in the region, as well as representatives from government, Inuit organizations, non-profit organizations and the business community. >> More...

News Release: Government of Nunavut Announces Poverty Reduction Initiatives

Iqaluit, Nunavut (May 9, 2011) - Government of Nunavut

The Government of Nunavut's commitment to support Nunavummiut to fight against poverty continues with the announcement of several new initiatives.

Premier Aariak today announced enhancements to the Community Breakfast Program and Parenting Support Programming, increases to the Social Assistance Program's food and clothing allowances, and a new Country Food Distribution Program to improve the availability of country foods in communities... >>More...

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The plan outlines a common agenda for poverty reduction in Nunavut, developed by the forty-five participants in the territory’s first poverty summit. >> More...

Nunavut Premier Eva Aariak and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President Jack Anawak today announced The Makimaniq Plan A Shared Approach to Poverty Reduction.

 

The plan outlines a common agenda for poverty reduction in Nunavut, developed by the forty-five participants in the territory’s first poverty summit. >> More...