Alianait Arts Festival crowds call for encores
Some imperceptible hiccups notwithstanding, Alianait Arts Festival 2025 was a success in its organizers’ eyes. “So many hiccups,” said festival co-organizer Andrew Morrison, in a text response to Nunatsiaq News shortly after 2 a.m.
Justice Mark Mossey sworn in at Iqaluit courthouse
David Nowyook demonstrates how to fillet a fish Saturday during a National Indigenous Peoples Day event hosted by Ilitaqsiniq. Several European tourists who were visiting Iqaluit enjoyed sampling raw Arctic char for the first time as part of the demonstration. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Popular arts festival continues through weekend in Iqaluit
Iqaluit council has the authority to make decisions — even bad ones — without feeling threatened
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)
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)
Elisapee Sheutiapik walks to court to honour late sister, frustrated with delays
City forced to order more tags after spike in demand from pet owners
Police say it was an isolated incident and all parties were known to each other
Non-profit was sole bidder for ATCO loop site
Annual music and arts event runs June 18 to 22 at venues across Iqaluit
Closures to last 12 hours at a time for road work
Saturday bird walks with researchers will continue until July 26; no cost for public to join
Social media post follows passage of animal control bylaw
Controversial bylaw changes were approved Tuesday; RCMP says no investigation underway
Prizes, barbecue for those who pick up garbage; cleanups also set in Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake
Amendments allowing euthanasia of seized dogs after 24 hours pass 3rd reading at council meeting
Incident happened Saturday at Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park; no word on condition of 2nd person
Final vote expected at next council meeting, scheduled for June 10
Accused scheduled to appear in court on July 17
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)
Adam Arreak Lightstone calls for stricter measures to prevent people from buying alcohol while under court orders to abstain
RCMP say officers seized prohibited weapon with serial number that had been tampered with
