Competition open to Canadian and international creators
The West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative is seeking proposals for six series of workshops to be held at the Kinngait Studios in Cape Dorset. Canadian and international creators working in any medium can apply, the co-op said in a release.
Cambridge Bay air cadets leave a Griffon helicopter on Wednesday, Aug. 28, after taking a trip with members of the military, who have been based in Cambridge Bay since Aug. 11 for the Nanook-Nunakput sovereignty operation. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Defence)
“Let’s ask for this to be on all candidates’ platforms, regardless of their parties”
“We are proud to contribute to the growth and prosperity of Baker Lake”
Federal government kicks in last $21 million to build new facility in Kuujjuaq
Ottawa contributes $964,800 over five years to train cops in detecting drug-impaired vehicle operators
RCMP no longer requires unrestricted driver’s licence
Arctic Bay daycare advocates stand next to a huge image representing the $50,000 that Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. gave to the community on Aug. 17 to help realize its plan to re-open the Tununirusiq daycare centre. “This donation … will give us the opportunity to reopen our doors and make plans for the daycare,” said Arctic Bay’s mayor Frank May. The donation will also help Arctic Bay start an early childhood resource centre to house the daycare and the Aboriginal Head Start Program. Left to right: Lena Qaunaq, Natsiq Kango, Julian Oyukuluk, Baffinland CEO Brian Penney, Frank May.(Photo courtesy of Baffinland)
“There should be no harmful effects to communities, the environment or animals”
“This summer, one night, we had 52 calls…”
“A dismal situation and it must be remedied as soon as possible”
Early phase of Innavik Hydro Project development getting underway
Access to shooting range closed until pumping project is complete
Naujaat carver Matthew Shimout was in Iqaluit for the Nunavut Arts Festival on Friday, Aug. 23, marking his return to carving since suffering a stroke that forced him to relearn the skill over about six months, he says. Originally from Coral Harbour, Shimout first learned to carve at a young age from his father, Anakudlak Shimout. (Photo by Elaine Anselmi)
“It is time for Nunavut to meet national standards”
“We are improving transportation safety and reliability”
“Let’s keep our communities and families safe!”
“We recognize our critical part as Inuit, alongside our Indigenous brothers and sisters”
“We need the best and our brightest to be part of running the capital city”
Theresie Tungilik reflects on her father’s dedication to his craft
Flanked by Cambridge Bay MLA Jeannie Ehaloak and Nunavut’s education minister, David Joanasie, and wearing gowns trimmed with seal skin are 11 of the 12 most recent graduates of Cambridge Bay’s Killinik High School: Aaron Gillis, Dasha Erickson, Edith Hoakgak Oyakyoak, Kakak Anavilo, Katelyn Wilson, Keenan Allukpik, Kieran Evalik, Kobe Aknavigak, Pamela Emingak, Scott Ekpakohak, Spencer Klengenberg and Teghan Angulalik. Their graduation ceremony took place on Friday, Aug. 23, in the Luke Novoligak Community Hall. “We are all proud of you and the wonderful milestone you achieved as a class and as individuals. We all look forward to where life will take you all and encourage that you follow your dreams, pursue post-secondary and reach for the stars,” said Cambridge Bay Mayor Pamela Gross in a statement. (Photo by Rosabelle Klengenberg/ Facebook)
Boeing 737-200 suddenly lost altitude en route from Montreal to La Grande
Expert asks workshop participants to consider what AI in Nunavut might look like
Kativik Ilisarniliriniq working to fill teacher vacancies in half of Nunavik communities
First step toward creation of marine protected area
