IRC announces expansion of community supports: New health clinic coming to Inuvik. May 20, 2026 Download a copy of this announcement here. Inuvialuit Regional Corporation to launch one-stop health facility with dental and physician services. Inuvik, NT - Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its community supports, with the introduction of health services under the Inuvialuit Health banner. In 2027, IRC will open a new medical clinic in Inuvik, designed to provide both dental and physician services in one convenient residential location. This initiative is made possible through generous funding from the Government of Canada, including support from Indigenous Services Canada and Health Canada. The Government of Northwest Territories also played a role in bringing the partners to the table. "IRC has a history of stepping up to fill urgent gaps for our people and community, and today's lack of reliable dental and primary care is nothing short of a crisis," says IRC chair, Erwin Elias. "By standing up this new clinic, we're taking decisive action to bring care closer to home and make sure our people receive the quality health care they deserve, right here at home, when they need it most." The facility will provide comprehensive care with a team of rotating dentists, physicians, hygienists and dental therapists. The service model is still under development. "This investment through Health Canada's Oral Health Access Fund reflects our commitment to improving access to essential oral health services across the country," says the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health. "By supporting the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation's new clinic in Inuvik, we are bringing dental care closer to home, where and when people need it most." "This project is a powerful example of how Indigenous Services Canada is supporting Inuit-led solutions that improve quality of life across the region," said the Honourable Mandy Gull Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services. "Reliable access to dental and primary health care closer to home means people and families can get the care they need, when they need it." Opening dates for the clinic will be determined based on factors such as the readiness of the clinic and recruitment of health professionals. IRC remains committed to providing high-quality, accessible health care to the community and looks forward to sharing further updates as the project progresses.

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation announces new chief corporate affairs officer. May 12, 2026 Contact information. Download a copy of this announcement here. Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) St-Jacques has joined Inuvialuit Regional Corporation as the inaugural chief corporate affairs officer (CCAO), reporting to the chair and CEO. The role is a newly created executive position established to consolidate IRC's legal, governance, and organizational development functions, and to support emerging Department of National Defence (DND) initiatives in the Western Arctic. St-Jacques brings 35 years of experience across an unusual combination of roles: soldier, political advisor, international employment and commercial lawyer, and people operations executive. He has worked across 29 countries on four continents, supporting complex organizations and governments through the kind of jurisdictionally layered, high-stakes work that defines IRC's current moment. His career has centred on building institutions that endure: the internal systems, legal foundations and professional frameworks that allow organizations to grow with confidence over the long term. St-Jacques holds a Juris Doctor from Tulane Law and an MBA from Vlerick Business School. He has also taught as a university professor for nearly three decades, developing the next generation of leaders in law, leadership, change management and HR across multiple institutions. St-Jacques approaches new environments by listening first, learning from local expertise, and working alongside colleagues on practical solutions. He sees his mandate as building the legal, governance and organizational foundations that allow Inuvialuit leadership to act with confidence, scale and continuity across the strategic horizon ahead. His work serves the priorities set by the IFA and supports IRC's growth in a way that reflects Inuvialuit values, knowledge and leadership.