Tech startup launches Nunavut Makerspace
Pinnguaq’s new Iqaluit hub gives youth a chance to get creative with computers and high-tech gadgets
Iqaluit needs more foster families, Nunavut government says
“We very much encourage Inuit families to become foster parents, it is critical that children maintain their cultural roots”
Netflix series needs stronger acknowledgement of Inuit inspiration: Yup’ik student
“The creators of Avatar: the Last Airbender have borrowed a lot from the Inuit, and without our permission”
Western Nunavut air terminal gets an overdue launch party
“The new Taloyoak air terminal improves access to cargo, and domestic and medical travel, and improves passenger safety”
Liberal MNA for Nunavik looks for repeat support on Oct. 1
“Inuit are citizens of Quebec like anyone else”
Baffin Fisheries improves financial, legal training for board members
Activities follow lawsuit, seeking $1.4 million, filed against ex-CEO
ITK president praises Ottawa’s Indigenous early learning, child care plan
“A fundamental component in achieving social equity and improving socio-economic outcomes for Inuit in Canada”
Renewable energy could cut costs for Nunavut
Trade show panellists push wind and solar energy
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Pangnirtung’s justice committee seeks members
Applicants should have “knowledge and experience with restorative justice, social issues and Inuit societal values”
What you read on Nunatsiaq.com from Sept. 9 to Sept. 16
Iqaluit receives more than 200 unexpected guests
U.S. defence investments in Greenland would keep NATO in, China out and Russia at bay
Washington says it will invest Greenlandic airport infrastructure that can be used for civilian and military purposes
Baffinland’s environmental impact statement flunks review
“The submission contains deficiencies which must be addressed”
Arctic parliamentarians call for national action on circumpolar region’s top needs
Better internet access among their chief concerns
CAQ candidate touts self-determination for Nunavik
“I don’t want to do politics just to do politics; I want to make changes”
SSi Micro launching mobile services in Iqaluit
“A game-changer for many families is the elimination of long-distance fees between Nunavut communities—all calls from an SSi Mobile phone are local”
Quebec police watchdog hands report on Nunavik cellblock death to prosecutors
“The report produced … is not public”
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Kwasi Benjamin appears at sentencing hearing
Sentencing decision for parole eligibility to be made Oct. 31
Nunavut seeks to head off potential lawsuit on education, language legislation
“The consequences of losing litigation would be severe”
Multilingual Arctic marine atlas offers abundant info, maps, images
“An essential contribution to a vibrant, Canadian Arctic”
How to stress-test a beluga whale
Hormones found in blubber reveals stress levels within eastern Beaufort Sea population