Ottawa Police Service will conduct an independent review of the incident later
A youth whose sled collided with an RCMP vehicle in Pond Inlet on Friday, March 27, has died. “Unfortunately on March 30, 2020, the youth succumbed to his injuries and passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the youth and Pond Inlet residents during this very difficult time,” the Nunavut RCMP…
Government imposing law in attempt to enforce its self-isolation rules
Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine mine will see no movement of personnel except for emergency situations
"The crux of my decision is to protect children, they must have a safe home," says premier
A nightly curfew and strict travel restrictions are now in effect across Nunavik
Arctic Ventures in Iqaluit has installed plexiglass shields at its registers to help protect its workers from COVID-19. “For the safety of the community and our hardworking staff we’ve taken safety to the next level!” the store said in a social media posting. (Photo courtesy of Arctic Ventures)
Regional government advises municipalities to review budgets to find room for increases
“If the risk of COVID-19 continues, TMAC will execute a controlled transition into temporary care and maintenance”
Nunavut’s chief medical officer, Michael Patterson, asks out-of-territory residents who must self-isolate in southern Canada before returning home to be patient and calm when dealing with government officials and hotel workers. “There is no excuse for violent or cruel behaviour,” Patterson said at a news conference on Monday, March 30. The Government of Nunavut is also putting in place a mandatory self-isolation order, under Nunavut’s Public Health Act, for people with symptoms who are considered under investigation, effective tomorrow, March 31. (Photo by Emma Tranter)
“I realized this is what I want to do. And I just kept doing it.”
Here are two terrific snow sculptures from Arviat, where the hamlet organized a community-wide competition this past weekend to get everyone out of their houses, while respecting COVID-19 social distancing measures. The large owl was created by Thomas Aniksak (also in the photo), and Angie Curley built the polar bear over a seal hole. (Photo courtesy of the Hamlet of Arviat)
“This is being done to help ensure we maintain our officer and public safety”
“It was very difficult for us to make that choice”
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Nunavut Fisheries Association hopes results will bolster support for industry
A police vehicle and a sled collided; youth on the sled is in “stable condition”
Nunavut Arctic College suspension extended until May 4, 2020
Body of deceased man John Oohoonni Kirkwa, 33, found in trash bin
“We feel the measures we have are effective”
“We are pleased to be able to turn up this capacity at a time when it is most needed”
The Alianait Arts Festival may have cancelled two pre-festival concerts and delayed its festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a few shows will still go on—online. Organizers now say they will present a virtual concert and workshop series, in partnership with Nunavut’s Department of Economic Development and Transportation. The first show will air tonight, on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. EST, featuring Lazarus Qattalik. You can tune in on the Alianait Arts Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/alianait. (Photo courtesy of Alianait)
With added health and safety precautions, the territory’s shrimp and turbot will still hit the market
Inuit org wants to enable frequent hand washing by all Nunavut Inuit
Volunteer-run program aims to help feed students during COVID-19 school shutdown
Executive director of Chez Doris fears pandemic’s impact on clients could be “devastating”
There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut, Premier Joe Savikataaq said at a news conference on Thursday, March 26. Savikataaq reminded all Nunavummiut to continue practising social distancing and self-isolation. Those wishing to return to the territory from other jurisdictions in Canada must isolate for 14 days in one of four designated hotels in the south, while critical employees can apply to return right away. Anyone wishing to return must contact CPHOTravelRequests@gov.nu.ca to make travel and isolation arrangements. As of today, 161 people have applied to return to Nunavut as critical workers, while 145 people have applied to return as residents. Health Minister George Hickes also urged Nunavummiut to be patient with civil servants helping them get home. (Photo by Emma Tranter)
Limits meant to curb threat of the virus spreading in the region
“Our company continually and daily assesses our ability to maintain operations”
A mini-documentary about Canada’s forcible relocation of the Ahiarmiut from their homelands in the mid-1950s is now available on YouTube. The Ahiarmiut: Out-of-the-Way Dwellers is produced by Friends of Canadian Broadcasting as part of their Tell Our Stories project. The film tells the story of the Ahiarmiut in the words of Ayaaq (Mary) Anowtalik and David Serkoak. It’s directed by Louise Abbott, who previously directed Nunaaluk: A Forgotten Story, a half-hour documentary about the forced relocation of Inuit in northern Quebec. (Screen shot)
“Social solidarity is our best protection against this virus”
