“Several” Nunavut residents have COVID-19 out of territory
Territory reports 153 active cases
Nunavut has 11 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the territory’s active cases to 153, the Government of Nunavut said in a press release issued Wednesday.
Arviat stores deal with getting food to customers in Nunavut’s COVID-19 hotspot
Nunavut government wants “to make sure no one goes hungry and not left out in the cold in terms of having food”
Watch your internet usage, Nunavik residents told
“We’re using all that we can”
Nunavik’s next crop of caregivers
The first class of Nunavik’s Institutional and Homecare Assistance program graduated this month. The program was launched by Kativik Ilisarniliriq and the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services last year to train people to care for Nunavimmiut who are sick, injured or have lost autonomy. Graduates are pictured from left: Levina Ittulak (Kuujjuaq), Nancy Watt (Kuujjuaq), Susie Annatok (Quaqtaq), Louisa Etok (Kangiqsualujjuaq), Natalie Shipaluk (Kuujjuaq, absent from photo), Eva Sequaluk (Kuujjuaq) and Maggie Saunders (Kuujjuaq). (Photo courtesy of NRBHSS)
Two Nunavut projects among finalists for Arctic Inspiration Prize
Ten projects competing for cash prizes up to $1 million
Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission cashed in on spirits, beer sales
But its goal is to get drinkers on to cider and coolers, report says
Sanikiluaq was “joyful” to hear about COVID-19 recoveries, mayor says
Lockdown continues in the community, which is also recovering from a windstorm and staff shortages
Radio host calls for qulliq-lighting to support Nunavut residents with COVID-19
Lighting of oil lamps at 8 p.m. a show of support for 142 people in territory with virus
Nunavut mine’s pipeline plans on hold as lockdown leads to meeting cancellations
Nunavut Impact Review Board meetings on hold until further notice
Nunavik elders make up a growing share of region’s population
Research also finds elders are also working longer, supporting families
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Waiting for a bite
Alasie Kenuajuak Hickey sits on her cooler while ice fishing at Tasirlak Lake near Kuujjuaq on Nov. 15. Malaya Qaunirq Chapman says that Hickey is “relaxed and zen like, doing what she absolutely loves,” when she’s ice fishing. “She and her family spend as much time as possible outdoors, spending time and making memories.” (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)
Arviat surpasses 100 COVID-19 cases as Nunavut adds 10
Territory stands at 142 active cases, Health Department says
Nunavik police arrest new suspect in child pornography investigation
Police seized equipment from home in Akulivik Nov. 22
During COVID-19 pandemic, Nunavik community suffers from water woes
Inukjuak is down to one truck for wastewater pickup
Nunavik community offers support for sobriety
“Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start,” Puvirnituq mayor says
One month into MP Qaqqaq’s leave, still unclear how Nunavut’s voice will be heard
Status of “inhumane” housing report unknown with Mumilaaq Qaqqaq’s absence
Nunavut teachers, government putting wellness before learning during lockdown
“We want to ensure that everybody is doing well,” education minister says
ᓄᓇᕕᒻᒥ ᐅᑭᐊᒃᓵᒃᑯᑦ ᕿᓚᓗᒐᕋᓱᒍᓐᓇᕐᓂᖓ ᒪᑐᕗᖅ
ᐊᕕᒃᑐᕐᓯᒪᓂᒃᑯᑦ ᐆᒪᔪᓕᕆᔨᕐᔪᐊᒃᑯᑦ ᐅᑕᖅᑭᔪᑦ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᓂ ᑕᓪᓕᒪᓄᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐸᕐᓇᐅᑎ ᐊᖏᖅᑕᐅᓂᐊᕐᑐᓂᒃ
A day of ice fishing
Family and friends of the Gadbois and Snowball families gather for ice fishing on Tasirlak Lake near Kuujjuaq on Nov. 15. “The day was enjoyed by all, from grandchildren, parents, grandparents, to friends and family pets,” said Malaya Qaunirq Chapman. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)
More COVID-19 cases “inevitable” in the next couple of days, Patterson says
Nunavut reports four new cases Monday; active case total stands at 132
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COVID-19 hit Rankin Inlet with a “bam,” says canteen owner
Businessman copes by serving up good food, adding “a bit of extra love”
Environmental groups blast loopholes in Arctic heavy fuel oil ban
Ban’s exemptions and waivers could permit so-called “bunker oil” until 2029
Canada Post to tailor services to Northern, Indigenous community needs
New strategy aims to tackle limited mail service, high costs, low wages
Nunavut’s COVID-19 count continues to climb as 21 new cases reported
18 new cases in Arviat, two in Rankin Inlet, one in Whale Cove
Nunavut’s COVID-19 case count swells to 109
Arviat surges to 80 cases, Whale Cove hits 14; two recover in Sanikiluaq