Igloolik artist Germaine Arnaktauyok designed the $2 coin that commemorated the creation of Nunavut in 1999. (Photo courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint)
Keepsakes illustrate a small picture of the beauty and history of the territory
Nunavut’s beautiful scenery, iconic leaders, its animals and culture have been captured in several commemorative coin and stamp releases issued by the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post over the territory’s 25-year history.
Professionals from community take time to share details about their lines of work
Sheldon Qamukaq, left, and RCMP Const. Kai Rigby measure hands at the Sivuniit Middle School job fair in Igloolik on March 13. (Photo by Rania Gordon, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Committee upholds Friday’s decision to prevent Under-18 boys’ team from collecting Arctic Winter Games medals due to ‘inappropriate’ actions of some team members