Some high-profile people and some ordinary folks doing extraordinary things grabbed headlines over the past year
The story of the Nuluujaat Land Guardians’ blockade of the Mary River iron mine captivated the country’s attention for two weeks.
Pedersen says he came North to work for the Bay and stayed long enough to serve on ‘every committee there is in town’
GN now reporting when presumptive cases arrive in a new community, no longer waiting for confirmation
Small group of protesters made big waves when they blockaded Mary River mine in February
94 cases of respiratory disease confirmed in nine communities since Dec. 21
Governor General says Canadians draw on ‘resilience, compassion and adaptability’ after a ‘hard year’
Gallery director pushed for Inuit art to be considered fine art
Nunavut’s top stories of 2021: Territorial and federal elections give Nunavummiut new representation while territory grapples with legacy of residential schools and reconciliation
Territory to ask for federal help with contact tracing, testing
Former KIA president, land claims negotiator among 135 year-end appointments announced by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
Stories we loved to tell: Nunatsiaq News reporter David Lochead recounts one of his favourite assignments of 2021
Hamlet of 650 is fifth Nunavut community to confirm disease since Dec. 20
Stories we loved to tell: Nunatsiaq News editor Randi Beers reflects on one of her favourite assignments of 2021
26 confirmed cases on Monday, up from 8 before Christmas weekend
The stories we loved to tell: Nunatsiaq News reporter Mélanie Ritchot looks back on one of her favourite assignments of 2021
Nunavut government reports new cases in three communities
Gjoa Haven elders gathered for a Christmas breakfast on Wednesday. The group of 26 spent time together over hashbrown casserole, French toast casserole, blueberry muffins, yogurt parfaits, mini quiches and sandwiches, all prepared by Quickstop manager Gail McSheffery. The event was held at the Northern store and plates were delivered to six elders who weren’t able to attend. “Seeing the elders and being able to spend some time with them and being able to do something for them was truly heartwarming and an absolute joy,” said organizer Farzana Sahadat, who hopes it will become a yearly event. (Photo by Farzana Sahadat)
Plant replaces 45-year-old system
New cases in Sanirajak, Rankin Inlet, Pangnirtung and Iqaluit bring restrictions on Christmas Eve
The community gathered for a meal on Saturday
People in Pond Inlet gathered for a country food feast of maktaaq, tuktu, quaq and iqaluk on Saturday, ahead of the holiday season. Joanna Innualuk-Kunuk and her husband Abraham Kunuk hosted the gathering, where Sandra Omik took some photos. “I told our youngest that we were eating some of what Kautaq and Joanna caught over the summer and fall, when we briefly visited them a few days at their camp at Saviit,” she said. (Photo by Sandra Omik)
Cambridge Bay father inspired by son’s smile to hang 5,000-plus Christmas lights
‘There’s no guide or manual on how to deal with a death in the family that’s out of the community,’ says granddaughter of Alexina Makkik
Cases detected at Meadowbank, Meliadine and Hope Bay mines
Canadian Food Inspection Agency lists 22 Fresh Express products
Woman in hamlet required rabies treatment after a fox bit her Monday
