Nunavut

MLA knocks process for selecting legislature’s elder adviser

Joe Savikataaq says program should be open to elders from all communities

A pilot program to host an elder adviser in the legislative assembly was assailed as Iqaluit-centric by Arviat South MLA Joe Savikataaq, during a tense exchange in question period Friday.

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Premier recognizes literacy instructor for work in Iqaluit jails

Patrick Woodcock, centre, an author and literacy instructor, receives the 2024 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Nunavut, for his work helping Nunavummiut who are incarcerated. Woodcock was presented the award by Justice Minister David Akeeagok, left, and Premier P.J. Akeeagok at the legislative assembly on Tuesday. Woodcock is based in Iqaluit, and he hopes the award will help with fundraising for the continuation of his work under the national United for Literacy program. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)

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Family affair at legislative assembly

Deputy Premier Pamela Gross, right, hands her one-year-old daughter Qimniq Simone Algik Wamikon Adjun Oniak to the child’s grandmother, Susie Fletcher, at the legislative assembly on Oct. 24. Gross’s child drew smiles from the cabinet ministers sitting on her mother’s side of the chamber throughout proceedings that day. Gross rose to thank her mother for her support, and wished her a happy birthday. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)

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Artist brings Inuit culture to life through Arctic-inspired drawings

Artist George Qavviu Ningark poses in his Kugaaruk home Wednesday with his drawings that reflect Inuit life in the Arctic. Ningark enjoys free-hand drawing Inuit hunters in action and Arctic wildlife. His artwork is dedicated to his mother whose Inuktitut name Nukiajuk, or ‘sea spirit,’ is depicted in his work as mermaids. Qavviu also draws his art on his handmade drums which have been sold across Canada. (Photo courtesy of George Qavviu Ningark)