The newly-formed Nunavut Music Association announced its presence to the territory on Jan. 17.

The association is a non-profit formed by Qaggiavuut, Alianait and Hitmakerz, among others, the previous month.

ItSA国际影视传媒檚 designed to advocate for and support Nunavut musical artists and industry workers, as well as to support professional development, fundraising, networking and travel support.

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The Nunavut Music Association will be run by volunteer staff and will be forming a steering committee whose members will lobby and represent NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 music needs.

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According to the association, steering committee individuals, groups and organizations meet at least some of the following criteria:

-Nunavut industry professionals with two plus years experience

-Canadian industry professionals with 15 plus years experience, or

-rrepresentatives from Nunavut-based arts, cultural and economic development organizations, who are either democratically elected, demographically representative or reputable advocates of Nunavummiut artists

The formation of this non-profit has been in the works for years, said Simonsen, and itSA国际影视传媒檚 very much needed, he added.

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Consultations with the Government of Nunavut, Travel Nunavut and the Francophone Association of Nunavut are underway, according to the association.