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NunatuKavut Partners on Adequate Household Food Supply Research
Posted 27 January 2012, 3:40 pm AST
NunatuKavut is working with the Atlantic Centre of Excellence for Women's Health and Dalhousie University to host a series of group discussions around the issue of adequate food supplies, weight challenges and associated chronic diseases. These session will help to collect experiences of women between the ages of 18 and older and to gain a better of understanding of the scope of related issues in Atlantic Canada. A session is scheduled for Happy Valley - Goose Bay on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Labrador Friendship Centre from 9am - 12noon. Check out details of the "Full Plate" session here
Call for Proposals - External Evaluator
Posted 20 January 2012, 10:33 am AST
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
"LEARNING FOR LIFE ~ PREVENTING DIABETES" PROJECT
BACKGROUND
NunatuKavut has received a 24-month contribution agreement through Health Canada's Urban First Nations, Inuit and Métis Diabetes Prevention (UFNIMDP) stream of the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to undertake an Aboriginal diabetes awareness and prevention project. The objectives of this proposal builds upon our past program of type 2 diabetes awareness-raising which ended over two years ago. In this...
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"LEARNING FOR LIFE ~ PREVENTING DIABETES" PROJECT
BACKGROUND
NunatuKavut has received a 24-month contribution agreement through Health Canada's Urban First Nations, Inuit and Métis Diabetes Prevention (UFNIMDP) stream of the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) to undertake an Aboriginal diabetes awareness and prevention project. The objectives of this proposal builds upon our past program of type 2 diabetes awareness-raising which ended over two years ago. In this...
Read more...JOB OPPORTUNITY- Natural Resources Technician
Posted 17 January 2012, 10:34 am AST
Job Title: Research and Natural Resources Technician
Reports To: Environmental and Resource Manager, NunatuKavut
Location: Happy Valley – Goose Bay, NL
SUMMARY
Plan, coordinate and facilitate projects and initiatives related to Environmental impact assessments and sustainable development of natural resources within or affecting NunatuKavut. Assisting in and developing proposals and budgets, supervise various project employees, communicate with government offices, funding...
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Reports To: Environmental and Resource Manager, NunatuKavut
Location: Happy Valley – Goose Bay, NL
SUMMARY
Plan, coordinate and facilitate projects and initiatives related to Environmental impact assessments and sustainable development of natural resources within or affecting NunatuKavut. Assisting in and developing proposals and budgets, supervise various project employees, communicate with government offices, funding...
Read more...2011/2012 Caribou Hunting Guidelines
Posted 13 January 2012, 11:54 am AST
2011/2012 HARVESTING PLAN & GUIDELINES: SUMMARY
1. As of January 9, 2012, caribou hunting tags will be issued, without cost to NunatuKavut members based on family subsistence needs, up to a maximum of two caribou per household. These guidelines do not cover transferals of caribou meat or hunting privileges to individuals who are not members of the NunatuKavut Community Council (hereinafter referred to as NCC)
2. Hunters are authorized to hunt for and use one NCC issued tag for NCC members...
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1. As of January 9, 2012, caribou hunting tags will be issued, without cost to NunatuKavut members based on family subsistence needs, up to a maximum of two caribou per household. These guidelines do not cover transferals of caribou meat or hunting privileges to individuals who are not members of the NunatuKavut Community Council (hereinafter referred to as NCC)
2. Hunters are authorized to hunt for and use one NCC issued tag for NCC members...
Read more...Oral Health Project - Part Time Employment Opp
Posted 13 January 2012, 11:43 am AST
Kungatsiajuk': Supporting the Healthy Smiles of NunatuKavut Children
"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position
NunatuKavut, Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority, and researchers at Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland have received funding to conduct a three-year research study about improving the oral health of NunatuKavut youth in southeastern Labrador.
We are seeking applications to hire a "Healthy Smiles" Coordinator to serve as an important link between...
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"Healthy Smiles" Coordinator Position
NunatuKavut, Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority, and researchers at Dalhousie University and Memorial University of Newfoundland have received funding to conduct a three-year research study about improving the oral health of NunatuKavut youth in southeastern Labrador.
We are seeking applications to hire a "Healthy Smiles" Coordinator to serve as an important link between...
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