The Arviat Hamlet Council has released the official records from its January 2026 meetings, giving residents in Arviat, Nunavut, a look at local decisions made early this year. These documents include details from a committee meeting held on January 8, 2026, and a regular council meeting on January 13, 2026.
By making these records available online, the council allows community members to see how local leaders are managing the town budget, services, and local laws. Mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr. is leading the council as they navigate a significant year for the community of approximately 3,000 people.
The release of these records follows a major announcement on February 11, 2026, that Arviat was chosen as the home for the main campus of the Inuit Nunangat University. This project is the first Inuit-led university in Canada and is being developed by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
Sharing the council records helps ensure that the local government stays open and accountable to residents as Arviat prepares for the new campus. The university project reflects the community’s strong leadership and its deep roots in Inuit culture and knowledge.
