Western Nunavut fisherman nets shark
John Kapakatoak of Kugluktuk pulled in the 1.8 metre shark on Monday
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Northern airline merger will deliver good things, CEO says
“I think so far things are going very smoothly”
Ailing Nunavut senator remains “alert and in good spirits”
“His wife, Evelyn, is by his side and they continue to remain positive”
Sonar searchers find remains of missing Nunavut boater
Solomon Tulurialik of Baker Lake went missing July 31
Quebec nursing order revokes licence of former Nunavik nurse
Marc Voisine worked in Nunavik from 2007 to 2013, prior to allegations of sexual abuse
Rankin Inlet man faces charges for impaired driving
ATV driver arrested after failing to stop at an intersection during schools’ Terry Fox run, police say
New bus service rolls out in Rankin Inlet
This is one of many stops on Rankin Inlet’s new bus route. The bus service launched earlier this month and is free all September long until fees kick in Oct. 1. The bus runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, and is wheelchair accessible. See our story soon at Nunatsiaq.com. (Photo by Noel Kaludjak)
Inuit leaders discuss national priorities at ITK’s annual general meeting
Leaders from all four regions discuss future of Inuit Nunangat
Nunavik’s alcohol seizures total $350,000 in street value so far this year
Regional councillors question police on illegal flow of alcohol into communities
Northwestel’s subsidized backbone network still less than promised
After $49.9 million federal handout, consumers and other retailers still wait
Admiring the view at Nunavik’s crater lake
A visitor admires the view from the rim of the Pingualuit crater at Pingualuit park in Nunavik on Saturday, Aug. 17. The crater was formed by the impact of a meteorite. (Photo by Isabelle Dubois)
Nunavummiut born now will live longer: StatCan
Average life expectancy is up by two years since 2013
ᖃᓄᐃᓕᐅᕐᐸᓪᓕᐊᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᔪᕆᕐᓱᐃᔨ ᑐᒃᓯᐊᕐᕕᒡᔪᐊᒥ ᐳᓛᖅᐳᖅ ᓄᓇᕗᒥ
“ᐅᑭᐅᕐᑕᖅᑐᓕᒫᖅ ᒫᓐᓇ ᐊᒃᑐᐊᓂᖃᖅᐳᖅ ᖃᓄᐃᓕᐅᕐᓂᐅᔪᒧᑦ ᐅᓐᓄᒃ”
Way down below
A machine called a bolter, operated by Agnico employee Jonathan Lachance, installs protective roofing to the walls of the Meliadine mine outside Rankin Inlet on Sept. 10. The bolter, seen here at over 200 metres underground, is one of seven used per shift. More to come on the mine and the people who work there on Nunatsiaq.com (Photo by Emma Tranter)
Nunavik students take part in 20th annual Housing Day
Kugluktuk high school fire deliberately set: Nunavut RCMP
“Arson is the cause of the fire which may have been started by young children”
Nunavik’s health board asks for input on youth protection services
Agreement with Quebec would aim to better reflect Inuit culture
Nunavut New Democrats opt for youthful advocate of change
“I am fairly new and younger, so I have a fresh perspective”
Kuujjuammiut remember those lost to suicide
Chinese lanterns were lit in Kujjuaq on Sept. 11, in memory of loved ones lost to suicide, following World Suicide Prevention Day. (Photo by Elaine Anselmi)
You can learn Inuktitut in downtown Montreal
The 12-week course with Georges Filotas starts Sept. 16
Nunavik youth council looking for members
Qarjuit president updates Kativik regional councillors on group’s activities
Aviation safety report offers details on Air Inuit’s Aug. 24 flight
Wrenching upset tossed passengers and crew, causing minor injuries
Facing “staffing challenges,” Rankin Inlet post office to re-open today
Rankin Inlet residents are confused over the status of the local post office, which has been closed since the weekend. Two sources who do not wish to be named alleged this happened because all employees quit at once. Canada Post said in a Facebook statement that the post office closed because of “staffing challenges beyond our control,” but would re-open Sept. 11. A later statement said the office would re-open today, Sept. 12, at noon. (Photo by Emma Tranter)
ITK launches new Inuit health survey
Survey to take place every five years in all four regions starting in 2021
Kuujjuaq still suffering from cellular service disruptions: KRG councillor
“Our services seem to be going backwards”