Nunavut

COVID-19’s impacts ripple through 4 generations of Arviat family

‘It makes everything a lot heavier and every little problem a lot worse,’ says Nooks Lindell

The COVID-19 pandemic has struck Arviat’s extended Karetak family hard.

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Peter Tapatai receives Order of Nunavut

Peter Tapatai, centre, is seen after receiving the Order of Nunavut on Monday evening. The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the territory. Premier Joe Savikataaq hailed the Baker Lake businessman on social media as “an entrepreneur and strong advocate for his community and culture.” And, Savikataaq said, “he’s also a real-life superhero” — while working for the Inuit Broadcasting Corp. in the late 1980s, Tapatai created and played the part of the iconic Inuk superhero, Super Shamou. (Photo by Allan Rumbolt)

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Nunavik throat-singing duo make TV appearance

Nunavik performers Sylvia Cloutier, left, and Beatrice Deer throat sing alongside Quebec singer-songwriter Ariane Moffatt on Sunday, on an episode of Quebec talent show Star Académie. You can watch the full performance here. (Image courtesy of TVA/Star Académie)