Saqijuq staff pose outside the organization’s new office in Puvirnituq last week. It’s expanding the services provided by its on-the-land team. In the back from left to right: Aisa Surusilak, Paulusi Beaulne, James Napartuk and Juani Beaulne. In front from left to right: Amaly Sallualuk, Patricia Anne Amamatuak and Lindsay-Anne Uqaituk. (Photo courtesy of Saqijuq)
Organization devoted to traditional and cultural activities to promote cultural healing
Updated on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET A cultural and traditional programming organization in Puvirnituq is opening a new office that will enable it to expand its services. Saqijuq provides two types of support.
Parks Canada staff, Nunavut government staff and Pond Inlet residents celebrate the annual return of the sun on Feb. 9. Community members marked the day with a feast of country food, performances, games and activities. The amount of sunlight continues to grow quickly this time of year, with northern areas gaining about 12 extra minutes each day. (Photo courtesy of Parks Canada, Nunavut)
Canadian Armed Forces members take part in Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in February. Operation Nanook is an annual northern military exercise. (Photo courtesy of Master Cpl. Sarah Morley, Canadian Armed Forces)
Angela Kownirk, left, and Ramel Amoyo tend the till at Asian Kitchen in Iqaluit on an especially busy Tuesday evening. The restaurant had a 20 per cent bump in business that the pair attributed to the Lunar New Year, otherwise referred to as Chinese New Year. It’s now the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Jaqqa Petersen, left, and Terry Uyarak enjoy the Inuit delicacy igunaq, or fermented walrus meat, on Feb. 11 in Rankin Inlet. The meal capped off a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Qilaut Songwriting Contest, which showcases the work of Inuktut singers and songwriters. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Morrison/Alianait)