The Department of Social and Cultural Development is responsible for planning, developing and managing KIA programs and services that enhance Inuit Culture, Language and wellness.
The Department is responsible for accessing third-party funding and ensuring programs and services offered reflect the needs of Beneficiaries.
Kugaaruk is a Low Bandwidth High Cost internet community. Internet service is 150 times behind southern Canada in cost-per-MB. To overcome this handicap NITV installs local server Mediaplayers to deliver high speed media to slow speed users, and broadcasts our internet films and videos to home TV.
The Kitikmeot Inuit Association organized a men's gathering in Kugaaruk, Nunavut. During the November 2013 event, participants learned and went through healing sessions. Another part of the event was a fishing trip outside of Kugaaruk, as the area is known for its delicious arctic char.
