Mary Simon appointed chief negotiator
Nunavik Inuit have given their birthright organization the go-ahead to enter into a new round of negotiations towards self-government. Delegates passed a resolution to that effect last week at Makivik Corp.’s annual general meeting in Aupaluk.
“We cannot rely on big telco to do the job any more—they had their chance and they failed”
“The last four years have been the lowest in our record”
On Sunday morning Amal Roy, the father of missing Iqaluit teenager, Ambar, greets searchers ready to leave with their snowmobiles from the Nunavut capital. But later, on Sunday evening, police and Roy’s parents said that the searchers had not found any signs of the boy, 18, last seen March 13. “Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to friends on skidoos and RCMP who continued their search in Road to Nowhere areas for the second day,” Bijoya Roy said in a public message. “As they did not find any bad signs we are still very hopeful that my son is somewhere and safe. Our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all Iqaluit residents for their continued support and prayers for my son. We hope to get him back soon.” The search effort continues on Monday, with volunteers on snowmobiles asked to come to the Nunavut Wildlife Management office at 10 a.m. Read more later about the search for Amal Roy on Nunatsiaq.com. (Photo by Jane George)
Volunteer snowmobile searchers asked to meet at 10 a.m., Sunday, March 24
Families and friends gather for a group photo at Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s annual sugar bush (maple syrup farm) outing at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm, near Ottawa. On Saturday, March 16, participants took sleigh rides, tried some maple taffy, ate at the Pancake House and learned about maple syrup at the Sugar Shack. Before the end of the day, TI held a draw for prize boxes, plus one prize laundry basket, before handing out free maple syrup to families. (Photo by Kahlan Miron)
A man from Salluit died during an altercation on March 20
“The moratorium should stay because we need information”
New agreement comes with an $8-million annual increase in funding
Jane Singoorie, sitting second from the right, and her family get ready for a winter sleigh ride at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm near Ottawa. Her family came along as part of Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s annual sugar bush (maple syrup farm) outing on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Kahlan Miron)
Environment Department mostly mum on details of park envisioned outside Sanikiluaq
Nunavut Tunngavik appears likely to get $40-million loan reimbursement
“We think it will be worth the wait”
Gladue decision must be respected, judge says
“There is a need for ice-specific response plans”
Cambridge Bay’s Inuinnait drummers and dancers perform during this week’s activities held to celebrate multiculturalism. The western Nunavut municipality’s department of healthy living has also brought in pow-wow dancers, African dancers and Dene drummers for performances at the high school. A multicultural feast is scheduled for tonight. (Photo courtesy of Pamela Gross)
Chesterfield Inlet residents can get immunized at their local health centre
ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᐃᓚᓯᒋᐊᕐᐳᑦ ᐱᖃᑎᖓᓂᒃ ᖃᕋᓴᐅᔭᒃᑯᑦ ᑎᑭᓴᐃᕝᕕᐅᔪᓐᓇᖅᑐᒥᒃ, ᐱᓕᕆᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐᖅ ᐱᔪᓐᓇᐅᑎᖃᖅᑐᓂᒃ ᓂᐅᕐᕈᑎᖃᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ
Finalist categories include investigative journalism, feature writing and editorials
Three winners will go to a national science fair in Fredericton in May
City-wide search produces no sign of Ambar Roy, last seen March 14
Fossil fuel emission cuts “will reduce demand for oil and gas”
But Inuit leaders decry lack of infrastructure investment for the North
A city-wide search began this morning in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to try to find Ambar Roy, 18, who has been missing since last Thursday. Joining the search are his parents, Bijoya and Amal, seen here. “We love him so much,” said Bijoya. “We want him back,” said Amal. About 50 volunteers, RCMP and Nunavut Emergency Management staff are involved with the search. Tips can be sent the Iqaluit RCMP Detachment at (867) 979-0123 or, in the event of urgent information, the Nunavut RCMP Dispatch Centre at (867) 979-1111. (Photo by Jane George)
Territorial government doesn’t track number of students with FASD
