By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Nunavummiut Inuit will get an additional $40.8 million in health and wellness funding on top of federal government-provided healthcare funding between April 1, 2027, and March 31, 2032. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has allocated the additional money provided by the Government of Canada, the land claims organization announced on Oct. 21. Maternal and child health, midwifery, mental health, crisis response teams, addictions and trauma treatment are among the areas being funded over the next five years. Non-profits organizations and culturally-grounded programs through the Umingmak Centre, for clients who experienced child abuse; fetal alcohol spectrum disorder group Piruqatigiit Resource Centre; and the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre will receive the funding. NTI President Gloria Uluqsi said she wants the funding “to support…
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