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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has agreed to spend an additional $10 million to fund the construction of new Kakivak Association childcare facilities across the region. Pangnirtung was chosen as the next community to receive a facility, while daycares are still being built in Sanirajak, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet and Clyde River. A place to build a daycare in Pangnirtung has not yet been identified. \u201cAccess to affordable, high-quality childcare is essential to strong and healthy communities,\u201d said QIA President Olayuk Akesuk. \u201cThis investment reflects QIA\u2019s commitment to supporting Inuit families, increasing opportunities for children and building the community infrastructure needed to meet the needs of our growing population.\u201d To date, QIA has committed a total of $25 million to daycare… <\/p>\n

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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Qikiqtani Inuit Association has agreed to spend an additional $10 million to fund the construction of new Kakivak Association childcare facilities across the region. Pangnirtung was chosen as the next community to receive a facility, while daycares are still being built in Sanirajak, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet and Clyde River. A place to build a daycare in Pangnirtung has not yet been identified. \u201cAccess to affordable, high-quality childcare is essential to strong and healthy communities,\u201d said QIA President Olayuk Akesuk. \u201cThis investment reflects QIA\u2019s commitment to supporting Inuit families, increasing opportunities for children and building the community infrastructure needed to meet the needs of our growing population.\u201d To date, QIA has committed a total of $25 million to daycare... <\/p>\n

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