Southern Canada

Idlout hopes First Nations will be heard on federal water legislation

Bill C-61 with Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Nunavut’s federal representative acted as an advocate for First Nations earlier this month, criticizing a lack of consultation over a bill aimed at improving access to clean water.

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Drum dancers perform at Inuit Nunangat coin launch

Makayla Kilabuk, left, drum dances with her grandfather, David Serkoak, who is originally from Arviat. They were among the performers at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Tuesday where the Royal Canadian Mint launched a two-dollar commemorative coin that pays tribute to Inuit Nunangat. (Photo by Corey Larocque)

Taissumani columnist Kenn Harper launches new book on Knud Rasmussen

Author Kenn Harper, who writes the biweekly Taissumani column for Nunatsiaq News, reads to a crowd from his new book, “Give Me Winter, Give Me Dogs: Knud Rasmussen and the Fifth Thule Expedition,” at a book launch at Perfect Books in Ottawa on Monday. The book is expected to be on shelves on Nov. 19. (Photo by Corey Larocque)

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