News quiz April 25 | Pucks, paws
and politicians

Time for a cool, refreshing dip in Lake News Quiz – let’s go!

1. For the first time in at least three years, a non-Iqaluit team won the A division title at the Brian Twerdin Toonik Tyme Memorial Hockey Tournament last weekend in Iqaluit. Which community is the winning team from?

A. Rankin Inlet
B. Kangiqsujuaq
C. Kimmirut

2. A joyous community event celebrated the finish of this year’s Nunavut Quest dogsled race that saw nine mushers cover more than 500 kilometres over eight days of racing. Where was the finish line and subsequent celebration held?

A. Pond Inlet
B. Arctic Bay
C. Igloolik

3. Which former Nunavut politician was appointed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations this week?

A. Dennis Patterson
B. Kenny Bell
C. P.J. Akeeagok

4. Who was announced this week as the latest major financial contributor to Inuit Nunangat University?

A. B2Gold Corp.
B. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
C. Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.

5. Inuit voters won’t be able to complain about a lack of choice when they elect a new president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. on May 27. Ten candidates have signed onto the race, including some former presidents. But which of these former NTI presidents is not running?

A. Cathy Towtongie
B. Aluki Kotierk
C. Jeremy Tunraluk

The A division champs celebrate their victory Sunday at the Brian Twerdin Toonik Tyme Memorial Hockey Tournament in Iqaluit. Which team won the A division title? (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

Answers

1. A — The winning team was the Rankin Inlet Falcons, who pulled out a 2-1 squeaker over the Kangiqsujuaq Penguins to win the A division title at the Twerdin hockey tournament.
2. A — The entire community of Pond Inlet turned out April 18 to celebrate the efforts of the nine mushers and support team members. The race, which wrapped up April 16, was won for the third straight year by Jinneal Nanuraq Uttak of Igloolik.
3. C — P.J. Akeeagok, the former premier of Nunavut, was named to Carney’s committee alongside other notables like former Quebec premier Jean Charest and ex-Liberal cabinet minister Ralph Goodale.
4. B — Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. announced a $10-million contribution to the planned Inuit Nunangat University on Tuesday. Previously announced major contributors include the Mastercard Foundation, Makivvik, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and the federal government.
5. B — Aluki Kotierk, who previously served two terms as NTI president, is not a candidate in this election.