Joint Secretariat

Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat is a co-management support organization based at 107 Mackenzie Road, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0. Established in 1986, it provides financial, technical, and administrative support to the Inuvialuit Game Council and four co-management boards created under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

The Secretariat facilitates participation of Indigenous, federal, and territorial representatives in decision-making related to wildlife management, environmental impact review, marine protection, and habitat stewardship. Their work enables effective governance, monitoring, and community-based resource planning throughout the Beaufort Delta region.

Why Contact the Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat?

The Secretariat is the central administrative hub ensuring Inuvialuit involvement in co-management systems. It coordinates logistics, research assistance, meeting organization, and integration between governments, Indigenous organizations, and community stakeholders.

Programs & Services

• Administrative and governance support to co-management boards such as IGC, EISC, EIRB, FJMC, and WMAC
• Organization of committee meetings, public consultations, and technical briefings
• Capacity-building through community-based monitoring programs and joint project support
• Liaison across Inuvialuit, GNWT, federal, and industry stakeholders to support resource management
• Information sharing, documentation, and maintenance of public registry of decisions and guidelines

The Inuvialuit Joint Secretariat ensures transparent and collaborative regional governance grounded in Indigenous rights and ecological stewardship.