The City of Iqaluit says it is not fundraising on social media, a spokesperson says. It is warning people of recent “unauthorized” fundraising campaigns falsely claiming to be affiliated with the city. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Appears to have originated from hacked Facebook account, city spokesperson says
The City of Iqaluit is warning residents of possible “unauthorized and unaffiliated fundraising initiatives” purporting to represent the city, in a news release issued Tuesday.
Mosesee Ekao offers Arctic char and various cuts of fresh caribou at his country food stand near St. Jude’s Cathedral on Mattaaq Crescent in Iqaluit. The hunter and entrepreneur sets up his table twice weekly, he said. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Ralph Pichie gets in some cross-country skiing near Niaqunngusiariaq Road in Iqaluit on Nov. 16. He said he anticipated his afternoon ski would stretch four or five kilometres. The ski enthusiast is a member of the Aniirajak Ski and Adventure Club. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Construction continues this week at Iqaluit’s Northmart, where a crane is lifting materials into place. Work began this summer. “We are undergoing efforts to renovate our roof infrastructure,” Darryl Martin, director of marketing and communications at the North West Co., said. As part of the renovation work, temporary construction offices were built, he added. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Peter Qumaq pauses to pose for a photo as he gathers refundable recycling in Iqaluit during a snowy afternoon on Thursday. He says it takes about three hours to amass a worthwhile number of cans to bring in for a refund. Beer cans net 10 cents per can when redeemed at Northern Collectibles on Ulu Lane. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Mary Tiglik, left, and Laura Newkingnak display stencil artwork done by artist Jacoposee Tiglik, at a craft fair held at the Aqsarniit hotel in Iqaluit on Sunday. The venue will host a Christmas market bazaar on Dec. 21. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Three-year-old Arianna Akpalialuk chuckles while enjoying a bowl of caribou stew Saturday during a community open house hosted by Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, in his role as MLA for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu, at Abe Okpik Hall in Apex. Arianna and her family were among the several dozen attendees at the event. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Nine-year-old Hunter Pellerin lines up a wrist shot against his brother, goalie Dimitri Pellerin, 10, in a game of road hockey in Apex over the weekend. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Joannie Temela, left, and Lovjeet, who goes by one name, get creative with rangoli colours, an impermanent Indian art form that uses bright sand and intricate stencils. The pair were among nearly three dozen revellers, many in traditional hand-made Indian garments, who participated in a Diwali celebration Thursday evening at Nunavut Brewing Co. in Iqaluit. Diwali, which fell on Halloween this year, is also known as the Hindu Festival of Lights. (Photo by Daron Letts)