About First Air
President’s Message
Setting the stage for 2012
We ring in this New Year with momentum and anticipation for what lies ahead in 2012. Together with our partners Qikiqtani First Aviation and Sakku First Aviation, we are looking forward to another successful year of providing superior customer service while providing tangible benefits to the people in the communities we serve.
Our focus on being the primary sponsors in many sporting, educational and cultural events continues, starting the year off with two of the most significant and highly recognized events.
We are proud to be the exclusive airline for the Northern Lights 2012 (NL2012) Tradeshow taking place from February 1 to 4 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. This premier event is the biggest and most recognized event where North and South come together to strengthen partnerships and develop opportunities.
As the third edition of the conference, NL2012 promises to be bigger, better and with a greater range of exhibitors and conference sessions. Topics such as resource development (energy, mining, fisheries), national sovereignty, northern infrastructure and transportation networks, tourism and culture, will be covered in the dynamic conference session lineup. The topics are timely and relevant to various key stakeholders as the regions of Nunavik, Nunatsiavut and the territory of Nunavut promote the vast opportunities for doing business in the North.
We are also proud to be a key supporter of the Arctic Winter Games, which began with providing charter service and special fares on our scheduled flights for the Territorial Trials in December, and again for the second set of trials in January.
Hosted in Whitehorse from March 4th to March 10th, 2012, the Arctic Winter Games is the world’s largest northern multi-sport and cultural event celebrating athletic competition, culture, friendship and cooperation between northern contingents. Teams from Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta North, Nunavut, Greenland, Yamal, Nunavik and Sapmi will come together to participate in traditional Arctic Sports, Dene Games and common sports. Join us in cheering on our teams as they compete on the circumpolar stage.
First Air, Qikiqtani First Aviation and Sakku First Aviation are looking forward to participating in these premier events and to engaging in the conversation about the North. Working together to promote northern interests is a key factor in building and sustaining a stronger future for us all.
Thank you for your support.
