Builders and apprentices prepare snow-block structures for Qaggiq 2026
On the tundra near the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park pavilion in Iqaluit, a crew of iglu builders began creating a large qaggiq, a traditional gathering space.
Months-long investigation involved a tip from Canada Post leading to discovery of 1 kg of cocaine
Inuulisautinut Niuvirvik grocery store at Astro Hill site of both incidents
Koko Lawson, left, and Lauryn Fato serve djenkoume with turkey sauce, a traditional Togolese dish made from fermented corn dough. They were enjoying Francophone Diversity Day, hosted by Carrefour Nunavut at Iqaluit’s French language school École des Trois-Soleils on Saturday. Foods from Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Acadia and Quebec were also served. (Photo by Daron Letts)
First-ever Nunavut Northern Alumni Classic pits former Leafs greats against retired NHLers, raises $250,000 to help homeless
Iqaluit jeweller Mathew Nuqingaq, Igloolik musician James Ungalaq recognized for bringing attention to Nunavut history, language, culture
Astro Hill developer has new hotel under construction, recently completed renovations at ‘the Frob’
From left, Aez Arslan, Rayyan Awais and Ayyan Ali share a big breakfast at the Iqaluit Masjid Mosque on Friday morning. Iqaluit’s Muslim community is coming together to mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the breaking of the month’s final fast. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Kuujjuaq, other Nunavik communities experience severe weather as well
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says prefabricated construction is best way to go
Burlesque dancer and circus artist Valérie David performs to the tune of “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” by the late French cabaret singer Édith Piaf, at Iqaluit’s Franco Centre on Saturday night. The Montreal-based artist led a pole-dancing workshop at the venue, organized in celebration of International Women’s Day, which was on March 8. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Classically trained baritone surprises Iqaluit audiences
Frozen water line forced temporary closure
Facility closed for 3rd day as crews assess issue
Second storm in as many weeks brings high winds, snow to Nunavut capital
23-unit building set to go up on Nikku Lane
YWCA Agvik Nunavut staff Alice Hebb, left, and Pearl Flores blast female hip-hop during an event the organization hosted Sunday to mark International Women’s Day. More than 60 women and their children enjoyed games and free yoga, massages, and hair-braiding, as well as free photo shoots by professional photographers from Full Art Media. The event was supported by the Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council and the Government of Nunavut. (Photo by Daron Letts)
War not the path to peace, says Sima Sahar Zerehi, who was born in the country’s southern region
Ronald Famulag recalls 3 strangers helping him after vehicle was stuck in snowdrift Sunday
Ethan Hagstrom, from Edmonton, shoots pool at the Storehouse Bar and Grill in Iqaluit on Wednesday evening. The advanced-care paramedic’s flight to Pangnirtung was cancelled due to poor weather. He said he always wears an orange suit and top hat when he travels to Nunavut communities for work because it’s an ice-breaker when he meets new friends. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Marc Miller meets with Iqaluit organizations that received past funding from his departments
Taya Tootoo wants to hire part-time staff to process donations; find bigger, more permanent space for store
David Aglukark and team face off against previous champions, Olympic gold winners in national tournament
Community shares food and prayer during evening gathering
Conditions deteriorated Sunday afternoon, expected to improve Monday afternoon
