News quiz Jan. 10 | Slapshots and singing in Inuktitut
Try our weekly quiz to see how much you know about the news of the North
For the second year in a row, APTN and Sportsnet are broadcasting three National Hockey League games in Inuktitut, starting Saturday night. From left are commentators Robert Kabvitok, David Ningeongan and Pujjuut Kusugak. (Photo courtesy of APTN)
The holidays are over and the world is getting back to business, so it’s time for another news quiz. Let’s roll.
1. Paul Idlout, who died on New Year’s Eve at the age of 90, had several legitimate claims to fame in his long life. Which two of these achievements did he accomplish?
A. He was the first Inuk to serve in the federal cabinet, under former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
B. He was the first Inuk to serve as an Anglican bishop.
C. His image was depicted on Canadian currency.
2. Gjoa Haven’s continuing care centre was temporarily closed to visitors earlier this month due to the presence of what illness?
A. Whooping cough
B. COVID-19
C. Measles
3. Hockey Night in Canada viewers who speak Inuktitut won’t be subjected to English-language host Ron MacLean’s corny puns when they watch Saturday night’s game, which will be broadcast in Inuktitut. Which two Canadian teams are playing that night?
A. Winnipeg Jets versus Ottawa Senators
B. Vancouver Canucks versus Toronto Maple Leafs
C. Montreal Canadiens versus Calgary Flames
4. Which former CBC personality who worked in the North was recently named to the Order of Canada?
A. Kevin Kablutsiak
B. Aseena Mablick
C. Rassi Nashalik
5. Which Nunavik performer helped ring in 2026 by performing on one of Radio-Canada’s most popular shows, the annual En Direct de l’Univers (Live From the Universe)?
A. Niivi Sinuupa
B. Juurini
C. Elisapie
The continuing care centre in Gjoa Haven was temporarily closed to visitors this week. (File photo)
Answers
- B, C — Paul Idlout was the first Inuk Anglican bishop, according to the Anglican Diocese of the Arctic. And in 1975, he was among a group of six people depicted preparing their kayaks for a hunt on the back of a Canadian $2 bill.
- B — With COVID-19 cases reported among some of the centre’s residents, the Department of Health took the precaution of temporarily restricting visits to protect the health of the elders inside.
- B — The Canucks and the Leafs will face off Saturday at 7 p.m. on Sportsnet and APTN. Hosts Robert Kabvitok, David Ningeongan and Pujjuut Kusugak all live in Rankin Inlet.
- C — On New Year’s Eve, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Rassi Nashalik, the original host of CBC’s Igalaaq Inuktitut news program, would join the Order of Canada.
- A — It was Niivi Sinuupa, of Kuujjuaq, who got to perform with 10 other Indigenous artists from across Quebec on the New Year’s Eve show.
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