As we bid farewell to a challenging 2023, it is with great pleasure that we are able to reflect upon the milestones and achievements of Niriqatiginnga's first year. The journey our project and its supporters have undertaken together has been filled with challenges, growth, and inspiring accomplishments.
As a new and emerging program that is still in its early phases, Niriqatiginnga spends a lot of effort exploring the many different cluster-based models and approaches to northern Indigenous entrepreneurship and food security.
Last week we lost a great collaborator and friend to our team. On November 22, 2023 John Mukjunik Alikut went out to get milk and supplies for his kids during…
Introducing one of our latest projects: Niriqatiginnga: Enhancing A Framework for Northern Indigenous Food Systems Innovation. This new pilot program is being designed to tackle food insecurity in northern communities…
@1860 Winnipeg Arts founding member Tony Eetak was named a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada on October 18, 2023. The 17-year-old Winnipeg-based artist has been volunteering with the national non-profit organization for almost a decade.
This weekend, we held a small workshop to clean up the Niriqatiginnga web site, re-work some of our content and start scheduling out some of the many events that we will be taking part in during 2023-2024.
Ottawa, October 17, 2023 - The Global Dignity Day Canada Dignity Dialogue Videoconference Event aims to promote dignity, kindness and inclusive well-being in our diverse world. This event will feature a guided meditation session, a powerful panel discussion and a video montage of Global Dignity Day over the years created by a young Indigenous artist. Global Dignity Day is celebrated by over one million students and over eight million students participate in Global Dignity activities per year.
Today, on the 30th of September, we unite to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—a day marked by profound significance and introspection.
The internationally recognized human right to adequate food encompasses access to food that provides necessary nutrients for a healthy life. Canada committed to this right 45 years ago, but food insecurity persists, especially in northern and Indigenous communities.
Niriqatiginnga, meaning “come eat with me” in Inuktitut, is a groundbreaking project that blends arts, creative entrepreneurship, food security, and participatory research. The project is set to launch in November 2023 and offers an exciting opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Metis youth aged 18 and older to explore these fields while actively contributing to their communities.