Newviq’vi is one of three grocery stores in Kuujjuaq. It offers a $1 stamp for every $25 spent at the store, which can be accumulated to use as a future discount. (Photo by Cedric Gallant)
Nunavik’s health board says food security projects are on the rise to circumvent distribution problems in the region
About 60 per cent of Quebec Inuit are facing food insecurity, with one-third indicating they have had to reduce food intake or disrupt their eating patterns because of it.
Premier P.J. Akeeagok rolls up his sleeve to receive a vaccination from public health nurse Amiel Hernandez at the legislative assembly Friday. Akeeagok and Health Minister John Main were among more than a dozen people who got their COVID-19 shots at the pop-up clinic. “It’s just an incredible way to protect the people in your life,” Main said, encouraging Nunavummiut to get their vaccines as winter approaches. Flu and COVID-19 shots are available at local health centres and through Iqaluit Public Health. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)