Tulugak Northern Voice, a new joint venture between Transfert Environnement et Société and Inuit researcher and policy specialist Kimberly Fairman, has been launched to support engagement, consultation and development processes across northern Canada.
The Yellowknife-based project aims to help communities, Inuit organizations, governments, and project proponents navigate regulatory and impact assessment processes while promoting economically viable, locally supported development opportunities.
The partners said the initiative was created in response to increased development activity across the North, including critical infrastructure, energy and minerals projects, and the need for approaches rooted in Inuit priorities, governance and community well-being.
“As the North and the resources it possesses generate increasing interest across sectors around the world, it is essential that engagement and consultation activities are led by Inuit experts when possible and built on trust,” said Fairman, co-founder of the project.
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