Pond Inlet Mayor Joshua Arreak said mining companies will come and go, but the people of his hamlet will remain. (Photo by David Venn)
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MLA Karen Nutarak concerned about impact if company follows through on ‘threat’ to temporarily close mine
Although Pond Inlet wants to have economic development, keeping the land and animals healthy is its first priority, says Mayor Joshua Arreak.
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Most courses at the school held online over last two years because of COVID-19
Students in Baker Lake who graduated from Nunavut Sivuniksavut held a square dance in the community hall following a virtual graduation ceremony on May 19 (Photo by Naomi Itqiliq)
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Pirurvik Preschool’s work “encompasses the unique lived experiences and language of Inuit,” says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
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Legal team would be similar to one already in place in Northwest Territories
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Temperatures in hamlet hit a high of 3.5 C Tuesday evening
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Announcement follows community’s decision earlier this week to reimpose alcohol sale restrictions
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Planners hope their approach will change the game for sustainable architecture in the Arctic
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Rising fuel costs present risk for another level of inflation, says Arctic co-op exec
Business
Audience member brings up question during forum at Nunavut Mining Symposium
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38 per cent plebiscite turnout ‘considerably lower’ than usual for hamlet, says elections officer
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Akeeagok says goal of developing at least 1,000 housing units in territory will help address other priorities too
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Nunavut senator’s bill would remove outdated property ownership, net worth requirements for Senate appointment
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Turnout for Monday’s plebiscite tops out at 38 per cent
Environment
High Arctic hamlet has had use of only 1 of its 2 water tanks for nearly 7 months
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Initiative gets $450,000 to identify, address issues related to systemic racism and discrimination
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Community to vote Monday on whether to change its current unrestricted system
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Recognition for her work as creator of Arctic Rose Foundation which helps Indigenous youths
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Recommendation against Mary River mine expansion ends nearly four-year review process; final decision lies with federal government
Business
Hydrogen-fueled mining truck unveiled at South African mine this month
Business
Council didn’t see submission on Mary River mine proposal before it appeared on Nunavut Impact Review Board registry, says Boazie Ootoova
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PM, premier discuss Arctic sovereignty and security during meeting on Parliament Hill
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The last death in the territory occurred more than a month ago, when the GN was reporting pandemic data regularly
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Akeeagok to visit Trudeau’s Parliament Hill office; PMO gives no hint about what they’ll discuss
COVID-19
Confirmed infections, hospitalizations haven’t gone up in the past month, says chief public health officer