Nunavik hydroelectric project eyes summer construction start
Innavik project now awaits regulatory approval
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Inuit org says food harvesting should be a paid job
QIA promotes “conservation economy” within Canada’s Arctic policy framework
Shaken and shocked, Nunavut Muslims reach out after N.Z. mosque massacre
"We need to talk about these issues to raise awareness and protect our community"
On your marks…
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)
Tea and bannock, anyone?
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)
Women of the Arctic is now a nonprofit focused on gender issues
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.
Northern youth team up to solve thorny policy problems
“You build friendships that are very strong bonds, people you can rely on”
Student journalists sit in at Nunavut’s legislature
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)
Retail cannabis could spark local businesses, Nunavut MLAs say
Territory adds second online supplier, works on licensed in-person sales
Nunavut regulators to focus on oil and gas development next week in Iqaluit
Risks and benefits of industrial activity in Baffin Bay and Davis Strait will be weighed
Nunavut regulator nominates new chairperson
Nunavut Impact Review Board recommends its vice-chair, Marjorie Kaviq Kaluraq of Baker Lake
Search begins for graves of Inuit who left for TB treatment and never returned
NTI will arrange travel for two family members and provide grave markers
Learning the art of the arm pull
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)
City of Iqaluit racks up big bills while thawing frozen residential pipes
Residents urged to report water problems immediately
Arctic to face unavoidable impacts from climate change: UN report
Many changes are already “locked-in” for the circumpolar region
Kuujjuaq celebrates winter fun
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)
Iqaluit says goodbye to passionate, well-liked coding instructor
Outdoor memorials for Danielle Moore taking place across the country on March 14
Nunavut ethics officer finds MLA didn’t try to influence a judge
Cathy Towtongie committed no infraction, Katherine Peterson says
Nunavut MLAs pass bill to suspend Inuktut instruction deadline
MLA Paul Quassa opposes: "That’s the reason we established Nunavut"
Iqaluit proposes development charge bylaw to fund sewage line
Tuesday's public consultation was the city's second attempt to gather public feedback
Iqaluit’s acting CAO to be appointed officially as chief administrative officer
Elgersma has been working as the acting chief administrative officer since Feb. 2018
Meliadine pours its first brick of gold
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)
Nunavut’s winter legislative sitting wraps up
Territory's budget for 2019-20 totals about $2.1 billion
Nunavut’s restored Human Resources department set to launch on April 1
Department starts off with $26.7M budget, 45 vacant positions
Telling The Inuit Story
Nunavut Sivuniksavut presented “The Inuit Story: A Dramatization” at Ottawa’s Arts Court Theatre on March 5 and 6. The play helped students raise funds for their end-of-year cultural exchange trip. In two hours, students told the story of the Inuit’s role in Canadian (and pre-Canadian) history, from pre-contact to modern efforts in revitalization. The multi-media show featured live acting, music performances, video and slideshows, and was presented in English and Inuktitut. At the end of their March 6 matinee performance, the students paid special tribute to Peter Ittinuar, the first Inuk member of Parliament, who was in the audience. (Photo by Kahlan Miron)