Iqaluit

No place in municipal politics for threats, real or perceived

Iqaluit council has the authority to make decisions — even bad ones — without feeling threatened

The risk with employing “dark humour” to make a point is that some people are going to find it too dark while others will simply find it unfunny.

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Coffee and an acoustic set

Igloolik musician Terry Uyarak performs an acoustic set at Blackheart Cafe in Iqaluit Friday afternoon. At least 30 people took a seat for his performance. More pop-up shows are set to take place at Blackheart over the weekend as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)

Niivi Snowball takes the stage in Iqaluit

Kuujjuaq recording artist Niivi Snowball performs “No Pride in Genocide,” Thursday at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre in Iqaluit. The musician was part of the lineup for the rainbow potluck and variety show hosted by the centre for Pride Month. Snowball performs again in the city this weekend as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Pride flag flies high at Nunavut legislature

Outside the Nunavut legislative assembly Tuesday morning, Speaker Tony Akoak raises the 2SLGBTQ+ Pride flag at a ceremony attended by at least a dozen MLAs and legislature employees. The flag is set to fly throughout June, which is Pride Month. Akoak reminded Nunavut’s 2SLGBTQ+ community members “to always be proud of yourselves.” (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)

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A rainbow of fish leather

Elisapi Aningmiuq, left, and Janey Chang display some of the 200 fish skins tanned and dyed during a two-week workshop in May at Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. Chang, a Vancouver-based artist and educator, led the workshop, organized by the Department of Community Services. Aningmiuq and 10 other participants took part in the tanning process, using bowhead whale oil, oyster shells and other natural materials. Some participants used the fish leather to create wallets and earrings. (Photo by Daron Letts)