Taimani – PWNHC Opens (1979AD)

PWNHC Opens 1979AD 1950–1995 Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre opens in Yellowknife as a museum and archives that manages collections of belongings and archival materials related to the Northwest Territories. Students from Inualthuyak School in Ikaahuk/Sachs...

Taimani – Nellie Cournoyea Elected MLA (1979AD)

Nellie Cournoyea Elected MLA 1979AD 1950–1995 Nellie Cournoyea is elected as MLA for Inuvialuit riding of Nunakput. She promotes understanding of the Inuvialuit land claims within governments. MLA Nellie Cournoyea speaking with John Parker, Commissioner of the NWT....

Taimani – First Inuit Circumpolar Council (1977AD)

First Inuit Circumpolar Council 1977AD 1950–1995 The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) is a multinational non-government organization whose goals are to strengthen ties between Arctic people and to promote human, cultural, political and environmental rights and policies...

Taimani – Berger Commission Begins (1974AD)

Berger Commission Begins 1974AD 1950–1995 Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry: Berger Commission. Thomas Berger listened to the testimony of Indigenous communities throughout the proposed pipeline corridor, documenting their concerns about potential impacts to their...