QIA and Baffinland Announce Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum

Press Release

Iqaluit, Nunavut, September 12, 2025 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. (Baffinland) will co-host the Mary River Project Annual Project Review Forum (The Forum) in Arctic Bay from October 21-23, 2025.

This Forum is a requirement of the Mary River Project Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA). It provides an opportunity to discuss project-related issues from the Mary River Project and their impacts on the five impacted communities. The Forum also serves as a venue for community representatives to share input with QIA and Baffinland on IIBA implementation, environmental impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and recommendations for overall project improvement.

QIA and Baffinland are seeking Elders and Youth representatives from the impacted communities of Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay, Clyde River, Sanirajak and Igloolik. Youth delegates must be between 18 – 30 years old, while Elders must be 55 and up.

Community members interested in joining as Elder or Youth delegates are encouraged to submit their names to their local QIA Community Liaison Office (CLO) or Baffinland Community Liaison Officer (BCLO) no later than September 24, 2025.

IIBA Implementation and environment staff from both QIA and Baffinland will attend the Forum to deliver presentations and receive feedback from community representatives.

For more information, please contact:

Karen Flaherty
Director, Strategic Communications
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
(P) 867.975.8398 or toll-free 1.800.667.2742
kflaherty@qia.ca

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