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Ottawa police search for missing Nunavut woman

Asenath Qamaniq, 32, was last in contact with someone in late August

Ottawa police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Nunavut woman who was last seen in the city nearly two months ago. Asenath Qamaniq, 32, was last confirmed to be in contact with someone on Aug. 28.

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Honoured on the field

Amanda Kilabuk accepts an honour from the Ottawa Redblacks Canadian Football League team on Friday evening. Kilabuk was recognized for her role as a member of Ontario’s Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council and for her work as part of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls working group. The on-field presentation was held during a home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Photo courtesy of Tim Austen/Freestyle Photography)

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Rankin Inlet wrestler carries the flag for Nunavut

Kaneena Netser of Rankin Inlet carries Nunavut’s flag during the closing ceremony for the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L., on Aug. 24. (Photo courtesy of Eric Bartlett/Canada Summer Games)

Nunavut wrestler brings sound of Inuktitut to Canada Summer Games

Team Nunavut wrestler Gail Kuksuk, centre, from Arviat, announces upcoming matches in Inuktitut on Wednesday at the Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, N.L. In addition to wrestling, Nunavut’s indoor volleyball teams are also competing this week. Pictured with Kuksuk is Nunavut wrestling team manager Paula Cziranka, left, and an unidentified Summer Games volunteer. (Photo courtesy of Penny Rogers/Canada Summer Games)