The Nunavik Housing Bureau is launching a campaign to help people better understand how housing, like this home under construction over the summer in Aupaluk, is managed. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Last Friday’s low tide on the Koksoak River exposed Dry Bay’s mussel beds at around 4:45 p.m. Harvesters from the community took advantage of the perfect low tide conditions to collect mussels before water levels rose again by 11 p.m. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Kuujjuaq residents march along Airport Road on Friday as part of the village’s Celebration of Life Walk. The event was part of Suicide Prevention Month, which is observed in September. Participants walked from Jaanimmarik School to the Kuujjuaq Forum. The walk took place two days after World Suicide Prevention Day, which is observed around the world on Sept. 10. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Kuujjuaq came out to celebrate the grand opening of a new student residence on Tuesday. “This residence is more than just a building — it’s a symbol of possibility. It’s a place where students can live, learn and grow, right here in our region, close to home and close to community,” said Kativik Ilisarniliriniq president Sarah Aloupa at the event. (Photo courtesy of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq)