PRESS RELEASE
June 8, 2020 – Kuujjuaq, Nunavik – Makivvik announces it will hold a virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 14-16, 2020. Makivvik had intended to hold its AGM in Akulivik March 23-26, 2020. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the AGM was postponed.
“We decided to hold it virtually,” said Makivvik President Charlie Watt. “We are not the only organization holding a virtual AGM. The coronavirus means large organizations across the country and around the world are doing this. We will be able to hold our AGM this way, and ensure that we respect the public health measures in effect in Nunavik so that there will be no large gathering, Inuit will not have to travel, and we will make sure we respect physical distance rules in effect.”
Makivvik executives met on May 28th to discuss the methods to hold the AGM, and send out notices to the membership. They decided to shorten the meeting to only two days, and reduce the agenda accordingly. All documents will be sent digitally via email. In addition, the AGM will be broadcast across the Nunavik region via Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. Radio, as usual.
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Contact:
Carson Tagoona
Director of Communications
Makivvik
ctagoona@makivik.org
Makivvik is the land claims organization mandated to manage the heritage funds of the Inuit of Nunavik provided for under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement. Makivvik’s role includes the administration and investment of these funds and the promotion of economic growth by providing assistance for the creation of Inuit-operated businesses in Nunavik. Makivvik promotes the preservation of Inuit culture and language as well as the health, welfare, relief of poverty, and education of Inuit in the communities.