Lorne Kusugak, the minister responsible for the Nunavut Housing Corp., says a new agreement between the housing corporation and NCC Development Ltd. “demonstrates our collective desire to create more affordable housing options for Nunavummiut across all communities.” (File photos)
Not clear whether agreement in principle includes any financial obligations
Nunavut Housing Corp. is partnering with Iqaluit-based, Inuit-owned NCC Development Ltd. to develop housing units across Nunavut. The two organizations entered into an agreement in principle on Aug. 18.
Canadian Forces members travelled near Qikiqtarjuaq, formerly known as Jenny Lind Island, by helicopter on Aug. 17 for Operation Nanook-Nunakput. The Arctic Response Company Group was scouting the area surrounding the island, which is about 100 kilometres from Cambridge Bay. Operation Nanook-Nunakput continues until Aug. 29 near Cambridge Bay, Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay and Qikiqtarjuaq. (Photo by Bdr. Julia Currie, Canadian Forces)
Hunters from Rankin Inlet and Naujaat stand atop their catch: a bowhead whale. The hunters caught the whale late on Aug.20, about 50 kilometres south of Naujaat, then towed it for 12 hours back to the hamlet. (Photo courtesy of Lillian Simik)