Some residents fear impact on their neighbourhood but facility spokesperson calls traffic concerns unfounded
An Ottawa city councillor is opposing the proposed construction of a new Larga Baffin facility, citing strong opposition from her constituents.
Inuk-Mohawk singer Beatrice Deer performs at the Canadian launch of the UN’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society in Ottawa April 22. Deer, originally from Nunavik, sang a medley of songs in Inuktitut at the event co-hosted by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and former National Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Inuk elder Aigah Attagutsiak lights the qulliq as Anishinaabe drummer Odeshkun Thusky looks on at the Canadian launch of the UN’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society in Ottawa on April 22. The event was co-hosted by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and former National Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde.(Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Darius Aleekee, Jonathan Eetoolook recount ‘best’ experience
Governor General speaks at launch of Decade of Indigenous Languages in Ottawa Friday
For leaders Jaaji and June, Friday’s show is a way to ‘be in our element once again’
Groups call for intervention from Quebec’s social services minister
Community members can register to attend April 26 virtual event over proposal for new facility
ᐋᑐᕙᒥ ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑳᖅᓯᒪᔪᐃᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᖃᑎᒌᒃᑎᖏᑦ ᑐᒃᓯᕋᐳᑎᖃᕐᒪᑕ ᓄᓇ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᖔᖁᓪᓗᒍ ᓴᐃᒻᒪᖃᑎᒌᖕᓂᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ
Canadian Canoe Museum preserves collection to foster understanding of uniquely Inuit vessel for wider audience
ᑎᑎᕋᖅᑕᐅᔪᕕᓃᑦ ᑕᖅᑭᐅᓚᐅᕐᑐᒥ ᐅᖃᕐᓯᒪᓪᓗᓂ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐃᓐᓇᐃᑦ ᐋᑐᕚᒥ ᑲᒪᒋᔭᐅᕝᕕᒃᒥ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑎᒍᑦ ᓈᒻᒪᙱᓕᐅᕈᑎᖃᕐᐳᑦ
Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition is requesting the space be used instead for reconciliation
Johannes Rivoire is facing a new sexual assault charge after previous charges stayed in 2017
‘Kutattuk’ will aim to educate listeners about everyday use of the language
Summer internship helps Inuit develop professional skills, says Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami spokesperson
ᓄᑖᓂ ᐋᖅᑭᒋᐊᕈᑎᖃᙱᑦᑐᑦ ᓯᕗᓪᓕᕐᒥ ᐱᓇᓱᒍᑎᒋᓚᐅᕐᑕᖏᓐᓂᒃ, ᐅᖃᖅᑐᖅ ᓄᓇᓕᐸᐅᔭᓄᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨ
Three Thousand, a short film by Inuit filmmaker Asinnajaq, is projected on the five-storey glass tower above the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on March 16. The film is part of the NAC Indigenous Theatre festival “Qaummatitsiniq nunarjuamit qaujimajakkanik” or “Lighting up the world with my knowledge.” From March 16 to 20, archival images, animations and original digital works will be available for public viewing three times per evening, and they are also available to view online. Other Inuit artists whose work is being screened include Megan Kyak-Monteith, Jobie Weetaluktuk, Echo Henoche and Siku Allooloo. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
No revisions made to original application, says city councillor
Ottawa-based Inuit organization planning large community barbecue for summer
Members represent Inuvialuit, Yellowknife and Happy Valley-Goose Bay for Inuit women’s group
Madeleine Redfern (second from left), the executive director of the northern branch of Arctic360, poses with organizers and participants at the third annual Arctic360 conference in Toronto on March 10. The three-day conference was an opportunity for diplomats, investors and business owners from Arctic nations to discuss infrastructure, security and innovation in the global Arctic. Notably absent from conference panels were representatives from Russia, who were removed from the event following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. From left to right: Helene Scherling Olsen, senior adviser with the Danish Trade Council; Redfern; Jessica Shadian, Arctic360 president and CEO; Hanne Fugl Eskjaer, Kingdom of Denmark ambassador to Canada. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Pairijiit Tigummiaqtikkut sends nine-page complaint to MLAs listing problems elders experience when they’re sent south for care
Inuk singer-songwriter Aglukark honoured for work with Arctic Rose Foundation
Governor General shared the news at a virtual event, hosted by the Famous 5 Foundation
‘We have to take ownership of our healing to make things better for the future,’ says Rebecca Kudloo
