Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce

Kivalliq Trade Show 2024
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-25 | Nunavut
The Kivalliq Trade Show will run from 23-25 September 2024 in Rankin Inlet. For more information, visit their web site at: https://kivalliqtradeshow.ca/

Central Park Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
2024-06-29 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Central Park, 366 Qu'Appelle Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1W9, Canada
The sākihiwē festival (formerly Aboriginal Music Week) is produced by Aboriginal Music Manitoba Inc. (AMM). The festival is set for June 28-30, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The upcoming festival is scheduled for June 28-30, 2024.
Central Park Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
Partner: Spence Neighbourhood Association
with Neejagon, United Thunder, Teagan Littlechief, Semiah, Valkyrie, Stun, Barrin May, Rikki Linklater, Yandira Campos, DJ Fallen, DJ Sierra, and DJ Und3adrat
Hosted by Ashley Martel Lepine
Sunday, June 30, 2024
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Central Park, 366 Qu’Appelle Avenue, Winnipeg
Free concert, free BBQ, free prize draw at 8:45 pm
Raffle draw for a PlayStation 5 at 9:00 pm, tickets $2.00 each (license number LGCA-15406-SOR)
Indigenous Marketplace, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The SnapFox Photo Booth (free printed photographs), 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hair braiding, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Peacekeeping by Spirit Horse
Families welcome
Concert schedule:
12:00 pm: Welcoming remarks
1:00 pm: Rikki Linklater, Yandira Campos, and Barrin May presented by the Indigenous Music Development Program at Manitoba Music
2:00 pm: Stun
3:00 pm: Valkyrie
4:00 pm: DJ Fallen, DJ Sierra, DJ Und3adrat
5:00 pm: Semiah
6:00 pm: Neejagon
7:00 pm: Teagan Littlechief
8:00 pm: United Thunder
The festival’s mission is to bring music to Indigenous families in divested neighborhoods, ensuring they can engage in the arts without compromising their family responsibilities, personal safety, or financial stability. Additionally, it aims to be a launch pad for emerging Indigenous artists and a stepping stone for mid-career or export-ready artists seeking further support. In fostering these platforms for Indigenous talent and culture, the sākihiwē festival not only celebrates music but also serves as a vital act of cultural preservation and empowerment.
The sākihiwē festival is made possible by partnerships with the Spence Neighbourhood Association, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, and the City of Winnipeg. The sākihiwē summer series is made possible by partnerships with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Treaty One Nation, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre, the Central Community Incentives Program, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
To learn more about this year’s sākihiwē festival, visit their web site at: https://www.sakihiwe.ca

Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
2024-06-28 12:00 - 20:00 | Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 3Z5, Canada
The sākihiwē festival (formerly Aboriginal Music Week) is produced by Aboriginal Music Manitoba Inc. (AMM). The festival is set for June 28-30, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The upcoming festival is scheduled for June 28-30, 2024.
Turtle Island Block Party || sākihiwē festival 2024
Partners: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, City of Winnipeg
with Logan Staats, SIlla, ASKO, Nathaniel Sinclair, Orvis, Wanda Wilson, Tayller Peltier, DJ Fallen, DJ Sierra, DJ Und3adrat, Anishinaabe Voice, Buffalo Red Thunder, and invited dancers from Ma Mawi’s Powwow Club
Hosted by Ashley Martel Lepine
Saturday, June 29, 2024
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street, Winnipeg
Free concert, free BBQ, free prize draw at 8:45 pm
Raffle draw for a PlayStation 5 at 9:00 pm, tickets $2.00 each (license number LGCA-15405-SOR)
Indigenous Marketplace, 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The SnapFox Photo Booth (free printed photographs), 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Hair braiding, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Peacekeeping by Sabe Peacewalkers
Families welcome
Concert schedule:
12:00 pm: Welcoming remarks
1:00 pm: Wanda Wilson, Tayller Peltier, and Orvis
2:00 pm: Nathaniel Sinclair
3:00 pm: Powwow demonstration with Anishinaabe Voice, Buffalo Red Thunder, and invited dancers from Ma Mawi’s Powwow Club
5:00 pm: ASKO
6:00 pm: Silla
7:00 pm: Logan Staats
8:00 pm: DJ Fallen, DJ Sierra, DJ Und3adrat
The festival’s mission is to bring music to Indigenous families in divested neighborhoods, ensuring they can engage in the arts without compromising their family responsibilities, personal safety, or financial stability. Additionally, it aims to be a launch pad for emerging Indigenous artists and a stepping stone for mid-career or export-ready artists seeking further support. In fostering these platforms for Indigenous talent and culture, the sākihiwē festival not only celebrates music but also serves as a vital act of cultural preservation and empowerment.
The sākihiwē festival is made possible by partnerships with the Spence Neighbourhood Association, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, and the City of Winnipeg. The sākihiwē summer series is made possible by partnerships with the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Treaty One Nation, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre, the Central Community Incentives Program, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
To learn more about this year’s sākihiwē festival, visit their web site at: https://www.sakihiwe.ca

May 23: Law Society of Nunavut Workshops and Presentations
2024-05-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Sanatuliqsarvik Trades Training Center, Rankin Inlet
The following workshops and presentations are taking place and open to the public at the Siniktarvik Hotel conference room in Rankin Inlet this week!
Housing Law Workshop
12pm – 1pm
Navigating Police Encounters Workshop
6pm – 7pm
Pre-registration through Stephanie Nirlungayuk: snirlungayuk@pauktuutit.ca

• We will serve lunch and refreshments in the evening at the sessions
• We will have door prizes at all events
• Wills Clinic offering FREE wills for the first 10 people to sign up

We hope to see you there! For more information, email: info@lawsociety.nu.ca

May 22: Law Society of Nunavut Workshops and Presentations
2024-05-22 12:00 - 19:00 | Sanatuliqsarvik Trades Training Center, Rankin Inlet
The following workshops and presentations are taking place and open to the public at the Siniktarvik Hotel conference room in Rankin Inlet this week!
Wednesday May 22
Employment Law Workshop
12pm – 1pm
Name or Gender Marker Changes Presentation
5pm – 6pm
Pre-registration through Stephanie Nirlungayuk: snirlungayuk@pauktuutit.ca

• We will serve lunch and refreshments in the evening at the sessions
• We will have door prizes at all events
• Wills Clinic offering FREE wills for the first 10 people to sign up

We hope to see you there! For more information, email: info@lawsociety.nu.ca

May 21: Law Society of Nunavut Workshops and Presentations
2024-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Sanatuliqsarvik Trades Training Center, Rankin Inlet
The following workshops and presentations are taking place and open to the public at the Siniktarvik Hotel conference room in Rankin Inlet this week!
Wills Public Presentation
12pm – 1pm
Pauktuutit presentation Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and the Family Justice System Response Workshop
11am – 2pm ET
*Sanatuliqsarvik Trades Training Center

Kivalliq Energy Forum 2024 & Northern Perspectives Trade Show and Conference
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-29 | Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
Join industry leaders, innovators, and community members at the 2024 Kivalliq Energy Forum & Northern Perspectives Trade Show and Conference. This premier event brings together experts from renewable energy, community planning, and sustainable development to explore new technologies and strategies for a resilient northern future.
Event Highlights:

Networking & Insights: Connect with thought leaders, policymakers, and business innovators in a dynamic environment.
Interactive Exhibits: Discover cutting-edge renewable energy projects and community initiatives on the trade show floor.
Inspiring Keynotes & Sessions: Engage in forward-thinking discussions that address the challenges and opportunities in northern energy and infrastructure.
Cultural & Community Engagement: Experience local arts and community showcases alongside industry talks.

Hosted by a collaborative network of sponsors—including Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corp, Kivalliq Inuit Association, and Kivalliq Alternative Energy Ltd.—this event is designed to spark conversation and drive change in northern energy solutions.
Register today to secure your spot and be a part of this transformative experience in northern innovation!

The 2022 Kivalliq Energy Forum
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-02 | Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
The 2022 Kivalliq Energy Forum brought together community leaders, industry experts, and government representatives to discuss renewable energy projects and innovations in the Kivalliq region. Below is a summary of the presentations and sessions held throughout the Forum.

Day 1: Tuesday, November 29
Energy 101 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Martha Lenio, Arctic Renewable SocietyTopic: Renewable Energies 101
Daniel Hartley, Powertec SolarTopic: Kivalliq Projects
Derrick Webster, Chief Operating Officer, Eskimo Point Lumber SupplyTopic: EPLS & Renewables
Jackson Lindell, JR RepairTopic: Solar Energy Explained and Explored
Panel DiscussionFocus: Energy 101

Building Energy Efficiency (1:15 PM – 4:00 PM)

Clarence Synard, President & CEO, NCC Investment Group Inc.Topic: Building Energy Efficiency
Alex Cook, Founder, Arch Tech Inc.Topic: Net-Zero in Nunavut
Bill Williams, Executive Director, Nunavut Economic Developers’ AssociationTopic: Energy Planning in Asset Construction
Panel DiscussionFocus: Building Energy Efficiency

Day 2: Wednesday, November 30
Kivalliq Energy Projects (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Guillaume Guida, Vice President, & Blaine Chislett, Sakku Investments GroupTopic: Sakku Projects in the Kivalliq
Darcy Quinn, Director of Commercial Planning & Business Development, Nukik CorporationTopic: Connecting the Arctic — The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link Project
Klaus Dohring, Green Sun RisingTopic: Rankin Inlet Arena Solar Project
Robert Sinclair, President, EnerStrat Canada Inc.Topic: Renewable Energy Capacity Building — Mobile Wind Measurement Project
Panel DiscussionFocus: Kivalliq Energy Projects

(Group Photo: 2022 KEF Group Photo.jpg)
Educating the Consumer (1:15 PM – 3:00 PM, then 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Martha Lenio, Renewable Energy ConsultantTopic: Home Energy Audits and the Arctic Renewables Society
Bill Nippard, Director of Operations, Qulliq Energy CorporationTopic: Renewable Energy Programs
Aidan Nolan, Development Officer, Relay EducationTopic: Renewable Energy Programs in Schools and Indigenous Communities
Panel DiscussionFocus: Educating the Consumer
Renewables and Wildlife — the HTO PerspectiveA Dialogue

Day 3: Thursday, December 1
Funding Programs (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Barbara Gray, Environmental Policy Analyst & Mariah St. Pierre, Program Officer, Northern REACHE Program, CIRNACTopic: Support for Northern and Indigenous Clean Energy Initiatives
Jordon Blake, Climate Change Mitigation Manager, Climate Change SecretariatTopic: Funding for Nunavut Programs
Robert Connelly, Manager of Community Economic Development, Government of Nunavut (Dept. of Economic Development & Transportation)Topic: GN-ED&T Funding Programs
Panel DiscussionFocus: Funding Programs

Closing Remarks

Closing Discussion, Lessons Learned, and Suggestions for Next Year.

Community Open House (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

Demonstration & Information Tables:

Relay Education
Jackson Lindell, JR Repair
Arctic Renewables Society
Climate Change Secretariat
Alex Cook – Arch Tech
Klaus Dohring – Green Sun Rising
Northern REACHE – CIRNAC

Notes for 2022 KEF Presentations

The final schedule was adjusted due to weather delays and cancellations.
Translated titles will be posted once translation is complete.
For more details about our board, please visit the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce Board.

Thank you to all presenters and attendees for contributing to another successful Kivalliq Energy Forum. Stay tuned as we continue to upload presentation files and additional resources!

The 2019 Kivalliq Energy Forum
2019-12-03 - 2019-12-05 | Nunavut
The 2019 Kivalliq Energy Forum was an opportunity for community leaders, industry experts, and government representatives to share ideas and experiences about renewable energy in the Arctic. Over three days, presenters covered topics ranging from solar and wind power to community energy planning, capacity building, and funding options.
Tuesday, December 3
(ᑐᒡᓕᐊ, ᐋᒡᔪᓕᕐᕕᒃ 3)

9:15Shivani Chotalia and Scott Matthews, NRStorEnergy Storage Technology and the Hamlet of Arviat Clean Energy Project(ᓯᕚᓂ ᓱᑖᓕᐊ, ᔅᑳᑦ ᒪᑎᐅᔅ, NRStor | ᓴᓗᒪᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑐᕌᖓᔪᖅ ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ ᕼᐊᒻᓚᑦ ᓴᓗᒪᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᑐᕌᖓᔪᖅ)

9:40Ben Power, SolvestNorthern Solar Solutions: Old Crow Solar Project(ᐅᑭᐅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᓯᕿᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐋᖅᑭᒍᑏᑦ; ᐆᑦ ᑯᕉ ᓯᕿᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎᓕᐅᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖅ)

10:30Bill Williams, former EDO Kugluktuk, Executive Director of Nunavut Economic Developers Association“Is Energy The Solution?” – Kugluktuk Energy Projects(“ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎ ᐋᖅᑭᒃᓯᔾᔪᑕᐅᕙ?” ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᕐᒥᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᑦ”)

13:30Pierre Rivard, Tugliq Energie Co.Glencore Raglan Mine Case Study – Lessons Learnt in Renewable Energy and Energy Storage

14:00Robert Cooke, POLAR Knowledge CanadaCapacity Building for Remote Arctic Communities – The Arctic Remote Energy Network Academy

14:30Jackson Lindell, JL Repair Solar Power SalesSolar for Cabins and Home Net Metering

15:30Klaus Dohring, Green Sun RisingDiesel Reduction in Remote Arctic Communities through Solar PV Systems

15:45Kent Heinrich, Powertec SolarIntroduction to Powertec Solar

Wednesday, December 4
(ᐱᖓᔪᐊᑦ ᐋᒡᔪᓕᕐᕕᒃ 4)

9:15Bruno Pereira, Qulliq Energy CorporationNunavut’s Renewable Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges(ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᒃᑲᓐᓂᕈᖕᓇᖅᑐᖏᑦ: ᐱᕕᖃᕐᓃᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐊᒃᓱᕈᖕᓇᖅᑐᐃᑦ)

10:00Dr. Michael Ross, Yukon CollegeConsiderations and Case Studies of Integrating Renewable Energies into Northern Canada(ᐃᓱᒪᒃᓴᖅᓯᐅᕈᑕᐅᔪᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐱᓐᓂᑯᓂᒃ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᐃᓃᑦ ᑲᑎᑎᓯᒪᔪᓂᑦ ᐊᑕᖅᑕᐅᒃᑲᓐᓂᕈᖕᓇᖅᑐᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑏᑦ)

10:40Dr. Martha Lenio, WWF-CanadaRenewable Energy Scoping Analysis for Nunavut(ᓄᓇᒦᖔᖅᑐᓂᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎᓕᐅᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᖏᓂᖓᓄᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᐃᓂᖅ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒧᑦ)

13:15Robert Connelly, Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and TransportationGovernment of Nunavut: Economic Development Programs to Support Businesses and Communities

13:55Andreanne Lussier, Government of Nunavut, Climate Change SecretariatCommunity Energy Planning(ᓄᓇᓕᖕᒥᑦ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᖁᑎᓄᑦ ᐸᕐᓇᐃᓂᖅ)

14:50Eryn Stewart, Indigenous Clean Energy Social EnterpriseIndigenous Clean Energy Capacity Building in the Kivalliq Region(ᓄᓇᖃᖅᖄᖅᑐᑦ ᓴᓗᒪᔪᒥᒃ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎᖃᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐃᓂᓕᐅᕆᓂᖅ ᑭᕙᓪᓕᕐᒥᑦ)

Thursday, December 5
(ᓯᑕᒫᑦ ᐋᒡᔪᓕᕐᕕᒃ 5)

9:10Andreanne Lussier, Government of Nunavut, Climate Change SecretariatGovernment of Nunavut Funding Options(ᓯᓚᐅᑉ ᐊᓯᔾᔨᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᓂᖓᓄᑦ ᑎᑎᕋᕐᕕᒃ)

9:30Jacquelyn Taylor, Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesFunding Support Through FCM

10:30Barbara Gray, Northern REACHE Program, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs CanadaFederal Clean Energy Funding for Northern Communities(ᑲᓇᑕᐅᑉ ᒐᕙᒪᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ ᓴᓗᒪᔪᖅ ᐆᒻᒪᖅᑯᑎᒧᑦ ᑮᓇᐅᔭᖃᖅᑎᑦᑎᓂᖅ ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥᑦ ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓄᑦ)
