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All interested businesses serving the Kivalliq Region and Manitoba are encouraged to take part in the 2024 Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. Artists and culture sector workers are also welcome and very much invited to attend.

Businesses: Take part in the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting

All interested businesses serving the Kivalliq Region and Manitoba are encouraged to take part in the 2024 Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. Artists and culture sector workers are also welcome and very much invited to attend.

This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place 26 March 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30pm (CST) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The AGM will be held virtually as well hosted in-person at the offices of the Arctic Buying Company at 1860 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you are planning to attend either in-person or virtually so we can plan and accommodate accordingly.

The following documents are available in advance of the AGM:

The Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce is looking for new member businesses and organizations. If you have any questions, suggestions for the agenda or members resolutions, or would like to volunteer or put your name forward or nominate someone for the board, please contact Executive Director Keith Collier, exdir@kivalliqchamber.ca or in Winnipeg, Tara Tootoo Fotheringham, Presiddent at president@kivalliqchamber.ca

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Niriqatiginnga

The Niriqatiginnga Pilot Project serves as a prototype social program, arts entrepreneurship and online marketplace incubating data- driven research and innovation, capacity building and collaborative partnerships to address food insecurity in northern communities. The program uses a fusion of creative arts and data-driven approaches to cultural entrepreneurship, through partnerships with northern Indigenous Elders and youth, local Winnipeg businesses, Manitoba farmers, food producers, artists and researchers.
This project supports SDG 2 by empowering Indigenous youth with entrepreneurship skills in the food sector and addressing food insecurity in northern communities through initiatives like "Aqpik Jalapeño," promoting local food systems and economic opportunities while ensuring access to nutritious and culturally relevant foods. Through mentorship, training, and community engagement, it contributes to the goal of achieving zero hunger by fostering sustainable livelihoods and promoting healthy eating habits in Indigenous communities.
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) will contribute approximately $13.5 million to projects that employ youth and youth facing barriers. Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching funds to employ one (1) employee. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is one of several Government of Canada departments participating in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

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About Niriqatiginnga

As a community program, nurturing the skills, knowledge, and networks of our future leaders, this unique, pilot program contributes beyond the success of its participants. Niriqatiginnga also lays foundations for sustainable and impactful business and entrepreneurship programming across the Kivalliq Region and Northern Manitoba.

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