A Qikiqtarjuaq man has forfeited his right to a jury trial and will be tried by judge alone after not showing up to the start of his trial in early September. (File photo)
Accused faces 4 charges, including sexual assault with a weapon
A Qikiqtarjuaq man lost his right to a jury trial after he accidentally slept through a court date in early September. Ronald Audlakiak faces four charges, alleged to have taken place between Nov. 30 and Dec. 5, 2024.
Drummer and bassist MJ Dandeneau entertains a packed audience of students at Rankin Inlet’s Agnico Eagle Arena on Wednesday. She is backed by band leader Robb Nash, left, and guitarist Anthony Anderson of Winnipeg-based group The Robb Nash Project. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. sponsored the band’s visit, during which the musicians sought to inspire youth to talk openly about suicide and depression. (Photo courtesy of Kathryn Devereaux/Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.)
Hand-sewn garments took centre stage at a fashion show in Gjoa Haven on Sunday. Aldena Porter, left, won first place, Mark Inurayuk, centre, took second and Jennifer Niptayuk placed third, for her kalikuk that three-year-old Belinda Ameralik, right, modelled. The event took place at the Nattilik Heritage Centre and during the ninth annual Umiyaqtut Festival, which celebrates the Franklin expedition shipwreck discoveries. (Photo courtesy of Sheridan Kamookak)
Terry Nakoolak lies alongside a seal he caught Oct. 6 near Whale Cove. Nakoolak, who was hunting with two others, said the seal was about five feet, six inches long and took two shots to harvest. The meat was shared among the group. (Photo courtesy of Terry Nakoolak)