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New Nunavik program aims to help people access government services

Eventually, staff in every community will help with programs like pensions, benefits and employment assistance

The creation of Services Nunavik, a new program that will allow Nunavimmiut to access provincial government services in their own communities in Inuktitut, English and French, was announced Thursday.

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon receives the first poppy

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon receives the first poppy of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual national poppy campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday. Berkley Lawrence, left, Dominion president of the Royal Canadian Legion, makes the presentation. Poppies will be available nationally beginning Oct. 25 with the official launch of the legion campaign. (Photo courtesy of Master Sailor Anne-Marie Brisson, Rideau Hall, © OSGG, 2024)

End of day anticipation

Children at Aakuluk Daycare in Iqaluit peer outside as they wait for their rides home at the end of the day. This month, the non-profit daycare is selling products from the Dieleman fundraising catalogue to raise money to cover daily operational costs. (Photo courtesy of Leslie Evaloakjuk)

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Business is a pleasure at Expo

Amanda Anawak, right, shares a laugh with fellow artisan Tanya Scott, of Tundra Moon Designs. They greeted the public during the inaugural Small Business and Community Expo held at the Aqsarniit hotel in Iqaluit on Oct. 12. Anawak is a student studying business skills for artists through a course offered by Ilitaqsiniq, also known as the Nunavut Literacy Council. Scott recently showcased her resin and lichen jewelry line at Montreal Fashion Week. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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