Nunavut MLAs kick off fall sitting tomorrow
Agenda includes the territory’s capital budget, eight new bills and more
Nunavut health minister gets his flu shot
Nunavut Health Minister George Hickes receives his annual flu shot on Tuesday, Oct. 20. “The flu shot is something that’s very important not just to protect ourselves but for the people that we are around or come into contact with, like, under the COVID-19 measures, wearing a mask,” he said. This year Hickes was also joined by Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s chief public health officer, who also received a shot. “The flu shot is the best defence against getting the flu and while it does not protect against COVID-19. The flu vaccine can help reduce the number of respiratory infections we see this fall and winter,” said Patterson. “As COVID-19 has similar symptoms to the flu, reducing your risk of getting the flu also means reducing the chance that you will be isolated, while you are tested for COVID-19.” (Photo by Dustin Patar)
Morning shower
Clare Kines took this photo a little after 9 a.m. on Oct. 9 from the shore of Arctic Bay, looking towards King George Mountain on the left and Adams Sound to the right. (Photo by Clare Kines)
Two Nunavut communities to vote on allowing access to alcohol
Books build bridges between Inuit children in Canada and Greenland
Sila marks the first literary translation between two Inuit languages
Nunavik family still has questions and frustrations, three years after man’s death
Isolation hub departure protocols are lax, say Nunavut-bound travellers
“With all the rant and craziness from security to make sure we didn’t mix inside the airport, we were in a tin can together”
Nunavik airlines suspend special fare programs
Move made to discourage any non-essential travel, as COVID-19 cases grow throughout Quebec
Dental researcher starts study of narwhals’ vulnerability to COVID-19
Narwhals lack “key gene” to fight off viruses
Concern mounts over impact of toxic “forever chemicals” in the Arctic
Fluorinated compounds can damage immune system, may increase COVID-19 severity
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First signs of freeze-up
Ice forms along the water’s edge at the beach near Iqaluit on Tuesday, Oct. 13. (Photo by Frank Reardon)
Conservative leadership candidate declines comment on her support for Patterk Netser
Leslyn Lewis says Patterk Netser shouldn’t pay a political penalty
Nunavik’s new beluga harvest plan waits for DFO’s green light
“Now we’re trying to turn it around where it’s more Inuit-led”
Kuujjuaq kindergarten students celebrate PJ day
Naomi Koneak, a kindergarten teacher at Kuujjuaq’s Pitakallak elementary school, is seen with her class during pajama day on Friday, Oct. 16. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)
Flu vaccines now available in Iqaluit
Appointments will be necessary
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Royal Canadian Mint releases “entirely Arctic” $10 collectors coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new “entirely Arctic” collector coin crafted with Nunavut-sourced gold. The reverse of the $10 pure-gold coin features an Inuk with a qulliq and inuksuit. It’s the creation of Nunavik artist Ulaayu Pilurtuut. “Motifs of a traditional qulliq, an Inuit oil lamp that provides light and warmth, as well as inuksuit, symbolizing community and guidance, are powerful symbols of the artist’s culture and way of life,” said a news release about the coin’s issue. Four thousand of the coins, which each retail for $249.95, were minted. (Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint)
Justin Trudeau stages virtual tour of Canada’s three territories
Prime minister’s Nunavut check-in included meeting with reps from Arviat’s Young Hunters Program
Nunavik health officials advise against non-essential travel
Two Ivujivik residents who tested positive for COVID-19 remain in isolation
Kinngait prints go on sale this weekend
Raffle will be held over the phone this year to avoid overcrowding
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Educators in Nunavut, Nunavik earn national recognition for their efforts
Certificate of Excellence award goes to educator Leah Kippomee of Pond Inlet
Pitakallak Elementary’s student of the month
Kindergarten student Alicia Rose was named Pitakallak Elementary School’s student of the month for October. She’s seen here on Oct. 8 with Air Inuit pilot Étienne Lagacé, who helped award the prize for good behaviour and school work. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)
Feds order national security review of TMAC-SD Gold sale
“TMAC and Shandong remain committed to working with the Investment Review Division to obtain approval of the transaction”
Inuit organizations prepare for Dec. 14 elections
NTI presidency, eight QIA positions up for grabs
Feds earmark money for new search and rescue boats in three Nunavut communities
“Auxiliary members are better equipped and prepared to respond to marine emergencies”