Former interpreter, RCMP special constable and Anglican Bishop Paul Idlout is being remembered for his faith, kindness and commitment to reconciliation. His funeral was held Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Diocese of the Arctic)
Family, politicians, RCMP officers among 90 mourners at Iqaluit funeral
Bishop Paul Idlout is being remembered by friends and family for his kindness, commitment to his faith and for representing Inuit. Idlout died on New Year’s Eve. He was 90 years old. At least 90 people attended a funeral for Idlout at St.
Siku Rojas tosses candy to a crowd from the back of a pickup truck during a New Year’s Day parlak in Iqaluit. At least 40 people attended the Thursday afternoon event in the Nakasuk School parking lot to usher in the new year. It also served as a celebration of Rojas’ first tuktu — or caribou — hunt in the summer of 2025. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Four-month-old Addison Aoudle shares quality time with grandma Emily Aoudle-Henrie. The pair enjoyed the Aqsarniit hotel craft fair on Saturday morning in Iqaluit. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Iqaluit firefighters Matthew Crossman, left, Mitch Bacon and Taylor Clark, and RCMP Insp. Will McGinis accept their first donations of the day Saturday during the Pack the Back toy and food drive. The crew set up in front of Northmart first, then collected more donations at Arctic Ventures in the afternoon. They filled the ambulance with toys, food, and warm clothing and accepted $900 in cash and gift cards. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Natalya Boos of Natsbeading, left, and Rosalie DeMaio of Rosalie Beads share their wares Saturday morning during the Inuksuk High School craft sale in Iqaluit. The pair’s work includes a wide variety of beading, some using natural materials such as fur, fish skin, and shells. (Photo by Daron Letts)