Sixth-grade Umimmak event finalists Juana Gordon (left) and Aiva Lingered have a showdown at Jaanimmarik School’s March 7 Inuit games in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. Lingard came out victorious, winning one of many games at the all-day event. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
"We need to talk about these issues to raise awareness and protect our community"
Many changes are already “locked-in” for the circumpolar region
For Davis Strait, Baffin Bay, offshore moratorium should be extended another five years
Outdoor memorials for Danielle Moore taking place across the country on March 14
Ambar Roy is five-foot-seven, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes
“ᐅᓪᓗᒥ ᐅᕙᓃᑉᐳᖓ ᒪᒥᐊᑦᑐᒪᓪᓗᖓ”
Mayor says Nunavut's capital "absolutely needs support and assistance to deal with our water infrastructure issues"
170 individuals used the Uquutaq shelter in 2018
Innavik project now awaits regulatory approval
QIA promotes “conservation economy” within Canada’s Arctic policy framework
Go, go, go! Four women race together at Kuujjuaq’s Winter Carnival, moving with their feet tied to boards. The race was one of many games and contests at the March 2 event, which also featured a treasure hunt, fishing contest and, if participants brought their own gun and bullets, target shooting. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
From left: Lizzie Hubloo, Nicole Tukkiapik and Ida Gordon serve tea and bannock in a tupik at Kuujjuaq’s Winter Carnival, held March 2. Organized by the local youth committee, the carnival offered a day of fun and games for the community. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
The creators of a new nonprofit focused on gender in the Arctic say that women's issues affect the entire community — and should be taken more seriously.
“You build friendships that are very strong bonds, people you can rely on”
Members of a new Inuksuk Journalism Club at Iqaluit’s high school attend the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut, March 6. The club was started up in January by Iqaluit journalist Thomas Rohner, pictured left. From right are club members Jacob Winford, Gr. 9, Jimmy Onalik, Gr. 11, and Simon Leblanc, Gr. 9. After question period was over the group spoke with cabinet minister Lorne Kusugak, who worked previously as a reporter with the CBC. (Photo by Beth Brown)
Territory adds second online supplier, works on licensed in-person sales
Risks and benefits of industrial activity in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait will be weighed
Nunavut Impact Review Board recommends its vice-chair, Marjorie Kaviq Kaluraq of Baker Lake
NTI will arrange travel for two family members and provide grave markers
Fourth grade finalists go for the win at Jaanimmarik School’s Arm Pull event in Kuujjuaq, during part of the school’s all-day Inuit games on March 7. The left pair is Sakgaliasi Koneak (front-facing) and Matthew York, who took first and second place respectively. On the right are Christopher May (on the floor) and Gulucky Grist, who took third and fourth place. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
Residents urged to report water problems immediately
Kuujjuaq celebrated its Winter Carnival on Saturday, March 2, when residents met at Stewart Lake for a day of fun and treats organized by their local youth committee. Six tupiks housed activities and treats, including storytelling, live music, tea and bannock, and maple taffy. Each tent also had a wood stove to keep people toasty, while games and contests brought people outside. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
Cathy Towtongie committed no infraction, Katherine Peterson says
MLA Paul Quassa opposes: "That’s the reason we established Nunavut"
Tuesday's public consultation was the city's second attempt to gather public feedback
Elgersma has been working as the acting chief administrative officer since Feb. 2018
Agnico Eagle employees gathered to celebrate the first pour of gold from the company’s Meliadine mine on Feb. 21. The mine, located near Rankin Inlet, is expected to begin production this spring and to operate for 15 years. (Photo courtesy of Agnico Eagle)
Territory's budget for 2019-20 totals about $2.1 billion
Department starts off with $26.7M budget, 45 vacant positions
