Nunavut

Akeeagok wants northern input on Canada-U.S. economic relations

Former Nunavut premier begins work with committee ahead of trade talks

As P.J. Akeeagok begins work representing Nunavut’s interests on Canada’s trade relations with the United States, he wants the territory’s residents to know he’s open to their suggestions on what to bring to the table.

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Hard work and creativity for sale

Johnny Veevee sells his carvings of narwhal and other wildlife to visitors at the Pangnirtung waterfront recently. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Coming to you live from Pangnirtung!

Karen Alivaktuk broadcasts a public service announcement Tuesday as a host on Pangnirtung’s community radio station. Formerly a weekend host, Alivaktuk recently switched to hosting her show on weekdays. She reads announcements and invites community members to come on-air to read their own well-wishes. Other hosts at the radio station call bingo games over the airwaves for their listeners to play at home. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Hunters play checkers

Stevie Karpik takes a red piece from opponent Ricky Kilabuk during a game of checkers Monday evening at the Pangnirtung community centre. Karpik ended up winning the game. Approximately a dozen hunters come out six nights a week to play checkers at the venue, although anybody is welcome to join. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Stitch by stitch

Paleah Kuniliusie sews a small tapestry last Friday at the Uqqurmiut Centre for Arts and Crafts in Pangnirtung. (Photo by Daron Letts)