NunatuKavut Community Council

Purpose

This contribution supports the creation of a Youth Cultural Guardian position who will report to NCC’s Research, Education and Culture department. This position will coordinate and support aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning in NunatuKavut as it relates to NunatuKavut Inuit and their relationship with Akami-Uapishku – KakKasuak – Mealy Mountain National Park Reserve. The Youth Cultural Guardian will work to promote Inuit culture and heritage through the celebration and revitalization of important culture-based traditions and activities within NunatuKavut. The Youth Cultural Guardian will also assist in leading the coordination and implementation of activities related to environmental, historical and archaeological research.