Cathy Towtongie committed no infraction, Katherine Peterson says
Cathy Towtongie, the MLA for Rankin Inlet North–Chesterfield Inlet, did not breach the Integrity Act last fall when she made some remarks within earshot of a Nunavut judge, Integrity Commissioner Katherine Peterson said in a report.
MLA Paul Quassa opposes: “That’s the reason we established Nunavut”
Tuesday’s public consultation was the city’s second attempt to gather public feedback
Elgersma has been working as the acting chief administrative officer since Feb. 2018
Agnico Eagle employees gathered to celebrate the first pour of gold from the company’s Meliadine mine on Feb. 21. The mine, located near Rankin Inlet, is expected to begin production this spring and to operate for 15 years. (Photo courtesy of Agnico Eagle)
Territory’s budget for 2019-20 totals about $2.1 billion
Department starts off with $26.7M budget, 45 vacant positions
Nunavut Sivuniksavut presented “The Inuit Story: A Dramatization” at Ottawa’s Arts Court Theatre on March 5 and 6. The play helped students raise funds for their end-of-year cultural exchange trip. In two hours, students told the story of the Inuit’s role in Canadian (and pre-Canadian) history, from pre-contact to modern efforts in revitalization. The multi-media show featured live acting, music performances, video and slideshows, and was presented in English and Inuktitut. At the end of their March 6 matinee performance, the students paid special tribute to Peter Ittinuar, the first Inuk member of Parliament, who was in the audience. (Photo by Kahlan Miron)
“The alleged crimes of Fr. Rivoire have created a devastating legacy in Nunavut”
Hiring season runs from April 5 to September 30
Could jurisdiction over child and family services in Nunavut be transferred to Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.? Paul Quassa, MLA for Aggu, put that question to Premier Joe Savikataaq in the legislature on Tuesday, March 12. He brought up the matter while discussing Parliament’s Bill C-92, a proposed new law that would give Indigenous people more say in child welfare matters, including apprehensions. Savikataaq replied that it’s premature to say what lies ahead, but the Government of Nunavut plans to make a presentation to the Senate committee studying the proposed law. “I can’t commit to a hypothetical situation here,” he told Quassa. At one point, Savikataaq pointed to his ministers, noting they are all Inuit, and implying they are well-placed to protect the rights of Inuit. Nunavut’s legislative sitting wrapped up yesterday afternoon. (Photo by Jane George)
“This funding had an end date to it, and the end date came”
Dayle Kubluitok’s digital artwork features Iqaluit’s Four Corners
“[His] creative vision has brought Inuit culture and language to a global audience”
Igloolik filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk will be the next recipient of the Order of Nunavut, the territory’s highest honour, handed out each year to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to Nunavut’s cultural, social or economic well-being. (File photo)
“Unfortunately we will always have casual employment,” minister says
Agreement would ensure Inuit youth receive culturally appropriate care away from home
Rosemary Sandy and Tasha Tologanak are recipients of Qulliit’s 2019 awards
From left: Elisapee Sheutiapik, Nunavut’s minister responsible for the status of women, and Sileema Angoyuak, president of Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, stand together on Saturday at Qulliit’s photo exhibit at Iqaluit’s Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum. This exhibition represents a small portion of the last five years of photos submitted for the International Women’s Day Photo Competition held by Qulliit. This year there were no new submissions and so no winner, but the sampling of photographs from the last five years brought in a small crowd to Saturday afternoon’s reception. The photos on display represent women’s strength, family, work, community and traditional clothing. They will be on display from March 8 until April 6. (Photo by Courtney Edgar)
Seven of nine teams completed this year’s race, which wrapped up in Inukjuak on March 10
Prizes include First Air and Air Inuit tickets, an Apple Watch, a bike and a pot and pan set
“An action like this struck me as something you’d see in a place like Venezuela or Russia not here in Canada.”
Citing the high number of students in Nunavut who don’t regularly attend school, Iqaluit-Manirajak MLA Adam Arreak Lightstone is calling for a territory-wide vote on whether to introduce a truancy law. Such a law could result in families being fined if their children are consistently absent. Education Minister David Joanasie said he would bring up Lightstone’s suggestion with staff. The discussion came after several MLAs raised questions about attendance figures contained in the Education Department’s latest annual report, reported on last week by Nunatsiaq News. (Photo by Jane George)
Disease can spread quickly to others after a sick person coughs or sneezes
Residents would be able to hunt more female bears and not be penalized for defence kills
Willie Jr. Thomassie to appear in court tomorrow
