Iqaluit this week

Saturday, June 9, Nunavut Day
The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. behind the Legislative Assembly building with a pancake breakfast hosted by Premier Paul Okalik and Nunavut Tunngavik President Paul Kaludjak. After 1 p.m, speeches, games, hot dogs and a talent show follow in front of Nakasuk School. In case of rain, activities will move to the Curling Rink.

Learn about the Inuit Knowledge Project on Sunday
7 p.m. at the Unikkaarvik Visitors Centre, Elisapee Karetak, Inuit knowledge coordinator for Parks Canada, and Anne Kendrick, research associate from the Univ. of Manitoba, will speak about Parks Canada’s Inuit Knowledge Project, in Inuktitut and English.

Art experience
Come and see local artists work on their art or craft at the Unikaarvik Visitors Centre. Tuesday, July 12, Pootoogok Noah (jewellry), Wednesday, July 13, Harry Ikalukjuak (carving).

Upcoming

Computer and Science Camp
July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, for ages 9-12. To register for computer and science camp, stop by the Nunavut Research Institute, bldg. 1959, or call 979-7280.

To have your event listed, free of charge, please call 979-5357, fax 979-4763, or send an email to saram@nunatsiaq.com.