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Federal budget is about fairness says Northern Affairs minister

Government is prioritizing addressing food insecurity in the North, Dan Vandal says

The 2024 federal budget is about fairness for every generation, says federal Northern and Indigenous Affairs Minister Dan Vandal.

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Tough uphill terrain on Day 3 doesn’t slow down Igloolik mushers

Slideshow | Nunavut Quest climb gives dogs, snowmobiles a workout

Nunavut Quest musher Lee Inuarak (#2) arrives at the evening’s check point on the third day of the 370-kilometre race from Arctic Bay to Pond Inlet. Ten dogsled teams are competing in the annual race, which has a first prize of $20,000. (Photo by Cadence Arnatsiaq, special to Nunatsiaq News)

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Last musher to start is first to finish on Nunavut Quest Day 1

Slideshow | Apak Taqtu first to arrive at Iqalulik’s Camp 1 on Tuesday

Nunavut Quest officials check one of the 10 dogsled teams on Tuesday, the first day of the race, to ensure it’s carrying the required mushing items for the race from Arctic Bay to Pond Inlet. (Photo by Kenneth Owen Angilirq, special to Nunatsiaq News)

Nunavut Quest kicks off with weekend celebrations in Arctic Bay

Slideshow: Mushers set to begin annual dogsled race Tuesday, after arriving at starting line last week

Mushers in this year’s Nunavut Quest dogsled sit onstage at the Arctic Bay community hall April 13 during the event’s opening ceremony. The weeklong race from Arctic Bay to Pond Inlet is scheduled to get underway Tuesday afternoon. Originally 12 competitors were to take part but two dropped out at the last minute, meaning 10 will make the race. (Photo by Riley Qamukaq, special to Nunatsiaq News)

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