Trial of former Nunavik police officer wraps up in Salluit
Mathieu Paré faces two charges of assault linked to a 2019 incident when a detainee was injured
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Nunavut’s 14-day isolation hubs ‘offside the law and the latest science,’ says civil liberties watchdog
‘The measures as they currently stand are not proportionate and must be revised,’ CCLA says
Igloolik mayor charged with sexual assault
Merlyn Recinos made his first court appearance Monday
Pauktuutit welcomes national plan on violence against Indigenous women
‘The implementation of this plan is critical in ending gender-based violence,’ says president Rebecca Kudloo
ArcticNet launches Inuit-led scientific research program
11 projects to share $3.75 million in funding
Nunavut MLAs vote against employee home ownership program
Regular members unhappy they were not allowed to see draft policy
Restrictions ease in Iqaluit as territory reports no new COVID-19 cases
9 active cases remain in territory
Court upholds Taloyoak man’s murder conviction
Abel Kingatook strangled his common-law partner in June 2018
Northwestel, SSi get federal funding boost
$6.9 million to go towards improving internet connectivity and affordability
Funding for Iqaluit youth shelter exists but organizations need to apply, says minister
‘It is a matter of having the partners getting together and making it a reality,’ says Family Services Minister Elisapee Sheutiapik
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Work on Nunavik’s fibre optic network starts in July
Kativik Regional Government eyes funding to extend cable into Ungava Bay
Iqaluit’s COVID-19 case count remains at nine
No new cases and no recoveries being reported for second day in a row
Greenland ends Nuuk COVID containment measures
With cases apparently limited to transient construction workers living isolated from rest of city, a ban on leaving Nuuk was lifted and closures of bars and restaurants reversed
Edmonton CFL team decides on ‘Elks’ as new name
Change prompted by years of criticism of its old name, the Edmonton Eskimos
Montreal youth protection centre under fire after teen placed in isolation
‘I was absolutely shocked that he was being held in a windowless basement,’ teacher says
Nunavik ports in major need of upgrades, KRG says
‘$400K is insufficient. It’s almost embarrassing,’ says director of region’s transportation department
No new COVID-19 cases in Nunavut for 4th day in a row
9 active cases remain in the territory
Iqaluit council turns up heat on QIA over fire safety at beach
Deputy mayor Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster says she remains concerned by hazards in area
Makivik lowers flags in Kuujjuaq to honour residential school victims
‘Inuit of Nunavik have been permanently marked by the atrocities inflicted upon our families,’ says Pita Aatami
Nunavut MLAs reflect on painful legacy of residential schools
‘To my parents who went from six children to one in a matter of hours, I feel your pain,’ says Cambridge Bay MLA
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Iqaluit’s public health restrictions to ease this week
‘We’re in a very good position,’ says Patterson
On World No Tobacco Day, Nunavut government launches smoke-free places
Health facilities, schools, playgrounds, daycares, arenas, sports fields and public events off limits to smoking or vaping
Temporary midwives to be requested for Kivalliq region through new contract
Three midwives planned in Rankin Inlet so one can travel to Baker Lake or Arviat, says Health Department
Celebrating Grade 3 graduation in Kuujjuaq
Grade 3 students in Kuujjuaq celebrate their graduation from Pitakallak elementary school on May 27. Next year they will move on to a bigger school, Jaanimmarik. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)
Flags in Nunavut at half-mast in honour of Kamloops residential school children
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announces discovery of mass grave at former school