Band from Siksika First Nation rocks Alianait Arts Festival and hopes to return next year
With a variety of artists at this year’s Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit, it was punk rock band No More Moments that came to pick up the pace. “It’s been an amazing experience,” bassist William Big Crow said in an interview.
‘People have been having a great time,’ league president says
Rapper to take part in Aajvik Jam on Monday as part of final day at festival in Iqaluit
Iqaluit celebrations include parade, concert and and chili handout by the fire department
Iqaluit-based group DANZ’AFRO performs at the opening night of the Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit on Thursday. The group was created in 2020 to “promote, perpetuate and popularize traditional dance from African cultures,” according to the festival website. The performers hope to encourage a healthy lifestyle in the community through dance programs and events that celebrate cultures and traditional dances from the African continent. The Alianait festival continues through Monday. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Nunavut artist Christine Tootoo, centre, performs throat singing with Australian indie-pop rock duo This Way North, which returned to the Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit for the first time in five years. Playing at the opening night of Alianait on Thursday, the artists performed some of their own songs as well as covers of tunes by notable musicians like Nina Simone, a ’50s jazz, folk and R&B artist and civil rights activist in the United States. The festival continues through Monday with performances by dancers, actors and musicians as well as live plays and arts-based workshops. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Annual arts festival to include musical performances and workshops
Nunavut Employees Union members continue their picket line in front of the Iqaluit Housing Authority office, near the airport, Tuesday. June 27 marks 100 days since 13 unionized housing workers went on strike. The strike began March 17, and two days later the workers were locked out by the housing authority. The union says it is looking for better wages and housing benefits, among other conditions. On Tuesday, NEU president Jason Rochon said the housing authority has not negotiated in good faith. “It’s been 100 days of disappointment,” he said. A housing authority spokesperson did not immediately respond for comment. (Photo by David Lochead)
Stores across Canada will soon be banned from providing single-use plastics like bags, straws to shoppers
Smoke billowed from home in the Tundra Ridge neighbourhood; no injuries reported
Firefighters aim water at a fire in a unit in the 2700s area of Iqaluit on Sunday night. (Photo by Jason Sudlovenick, special to Nunatsiaq News)
RCMP had sought public’s assistance in finding 27-year-old
Iqaluit Crown lawyer fought to have judgment voided, calling process ‘miscarriage of justice’
Barbecues, live performances and fun activities highlight the day
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Suspect faces numerous charges after arrest Monday night
Steve England comes to Iqaluit after 17 years in Arviat including 10 as hamlet’s top administrator
Annual cleanup held Friday brings out community to pick up garbage
Proposed community radio station would broadcast in Inuktitut
Part of Queen Elizabeth Way in Iqaluit will remain closed until June 23 while it undergoes street upgrades, according to a news release from the city. Local traffic will still be able to access businesses in the area while work is ongoing, and detour signs are posted in the area directing traffic around the work zone. Work on the upgrades started June 7. (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Anticipated overruns due to inflation create need for extra spending
Staff required to take training course within two months
Clinic led by University of Regina players part of larger effort to grow the game in Nunavut
Jully Black to perform free intimate concert at Aqsarniit Hotel
Training exercises may generate smoke at times
