Manitoba Inuit Association
1000 Notre Dame Avenue R3E 0N3 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

May 25 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic last minute appointments still available! If you have not already registered online for our upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic, it is not too late! We are offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine available for Inuit and their household members aged 12 and up. If you don't have an appointment, and are interested in coming, please contact Judy Clark as soon as possible at: [email protected] **All last minute walk-ups must arrive by 11:15... a.m. in order to access any extra doses of vaccine at our clinic. Supply is limited, so contact Judy, by email, to find out more. The Clinic takes place at Manitoba Inuit Association offices at 1000 Notre Dame, phone 204-774-6848. https://www.manitobainuit.ca/vaccine-pre-registration.p See more

Congratulations Nicole Luke, an up and coming Inuk architect! It has been a pleasure working with you as a board member at Manitoba Inuit Association and former summer student. All the very best to you and much success as you chart a course of inspiration to Inuit young and old.

Janet Kanayok, Director of Programs & Services, comments on APTN News in reference to MIA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics being held on site at our offices at 1000 Notre Dame Avenue in Winnipeg. We wanted to make sure that our community members were well informed with factual information". Kanayok believes offering a culturally safe space has eased some of those apprehensions. MIA is hosting another clinic on May 25. https://www.aptnnews.ca//urban-vaccine-clinics-providing-/

We wanted to announce the addition of Jeneen Dederick, Inuit Health Research Coordinator, again! Thrilled to have her join the team! Such good news we needed to announce it twice!

NEW! Eligibility for our May 25th Clinic includes Inuit and non-Inuit household members aged 12+ PRE-REGISTER TODAY for our May 25th Vaccination Clinic! https://www.manitobainuit.ca/vaccine-pre-registration.php

Congratulations Janet Kanayok in your new role as Director of Programs & Services! So excited about this that we wanted to announce it again!!

UPDATE: Precious has been safely located. Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old female. Precious KEEPE...R was last seen February 9, 2021 in the Broadway - Assiniboine area of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has since made contact via social media on February 17, 2021. KEEPER is described as an Indigenous female, 5'7 in height, approximately 120 lbs, and has long brown and purple hair and brown eyes. Unknown clothing description. Police are concerned for KEEPER’s well-being and are asking anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250.

Are you Inuk and a current or former post-secondary student? We are looking for Inuit speakers for our upcoming National Student Gathering online on March 19-2...0, 2021. If you are interested, contact [email protected] by February 19, 2021 The National Inuit Student Gathering will provide an opportunity for Inuit students to connect on important topics such as: Financial Literacy Mental Health/Well-Being Inuit Culture Challenges & Barriers Moving for school Inuit Graduate Success Stories Life as a STEM student Distance/online Learning

Nunavut’s Annie Buscemi was named the inaugural winner of Pauktuutit’s Young Inuk Woman of the Year, presented for the first time in a category for those aged 1...6-35. After a misdiagnosed hand injury left this apprentice electrician struggling with anxiety, in October 2020 she began posting Inuit-specific ‘Reasons to Stay Alive Today’ on several social media platforms, quickly earning her more than 10,300 followers on TikTok alone. In this third of five videos from the AGM, President Kudloo talks about Annie’s achievements using aspects of Inuit culture to raise awareness of the importance of mental health. (Read more about this year’s award winners at: https://www.pauktuutit.ca/media) #Inuit #InuitWomen #Alluriarniq 3/5

Calling all Inuit! Manitoba Inuit Association is excited to announce that we are actively recruiting an Inuit Health Research Coordinator to join our fast growing team. Position details are in the job profile. If this speaks to you please apply to Phaedra Propp at [email protected] Or if you would like further information feel free to contact Janelle Robin at 204-938-4034.

NTI elections are on December 14, 2020. Due to COVID-19 there will be no polling stations in the south this year. In an effort to give Inuit an opportunity to cast their vote NTI has provided the following information poster, mail ballots and proxy forms. If you have questions on voting please contact the Chief Returning Officer at (867) 979-1484 or email [email protected]

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Make your order! Designed by 10 year old Gabriella Haogak-Carpenter.

MANITOBA INUIT ASSOCIATION CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The MIA COVID-19 Hamper Program is looking for a dynamic, community minded person who is able to help us organize our food/PPE hampers for the Inuit community living in Winnipeg. This person must have both a class 5 driver’s license and vehicle to assist in picking up food and other hamper supplies as well as delivering hampers to Inuit families who cannot get to MIA’s office to pick up their hampers. This a "call-in..." casual position that will offer 12 hours/week @ $17.00/hour with paid mileage when using personal vehicle for hamper deliver and other pick-up requirements related to the hamper program. A satisfactory criminal records/vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check will need to be provided to MIA upon hire. Please submit your resume to MIA COVID Emergency Response Coordinator, Jenelle Sammurtok at [email protected] Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.