Nunavut

Inquest jury rules Sanirajak man’s death a homicide

Coroner and RCMP lawyers had argued Jeremy Nuvviaq died by ‘suicide by cop’ in 2017

An inquest into the death of Jeremy Nuvviaq came to a close Thursday with the jury delivering a verdict that his death was a homicide, but offering key recommendations to support people at risk of suicide.

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A joyride at dusk

A Pond Inlet dogsled team is out for joyride on the sea ice on Feb. 24. The team set out at dusk — around 3 p.m. — as the sun cast its colours on the mountains in the distance. (Photo by Andrew Tagak)

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Passing down tradition in Pangnirtung

Elementary school students watch a local elder build an igloo

Pangnirtung elder Lasaloosie Ishulutaq teaches students how to build an igloo on Feb. 24. Alooki School organized cultural activities like ptarmigan hunting, bannock-making and sewing for the elementary school students throughout the month of February. (Photo by David Kilabuk)

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