News quiz Sept. 6 | Bookmarks, ballparks and national parks

Lots of news this week, so let’s get right to the quiz!

1. A popular Inuk performer released a memoir this week. Who is it?

A. William Tagoona
B. Tanya Tagaq
C. Susan Aglukark

2. Last week, Tungasuvvingat Inuit celebrated its move to a new headquarters in Ottawa’s Vanier neighbourhood. What does Tungasuvvingat Inuit do?

A. It’s a shelter for homeless Inuit in Ottawa.
B. It provides Inuit with support such as counselling and training.
C. It lobbies the federal government on behalf of the Nunavut government.

3. A fine new baseball park was installed in Arctic Bay two years ago, funded in part by the Toronto Blue Jays’ charitable foundation. There’s just one problem with it — what’s the problem?

A. The community is still waiting for a shipment of bats, balls and gloves to arrive on the sealift.
B. The park is too far outside of town for most people to safely enjoy.
C. Two years after opening, the playing surface is still too rocky and wet to play on.

4. How does the City of Ottawa plan to honour Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the country’s first Indigenous Governor General?

A. The city is naming a park after her.
B. A major street near Rideau Hall will be renamed for her.
C. She was selected as one of its Notable Citizens of 2025.

5. After more than 20 years in the planning and numerous delays, what project did Parks Canada recently complete in Sirmilik National Park, near Arctic Bay?

A. New docks were built to accommodate visiting tourists.
B. A helicopter pad was installed.
C. A new multi-use cabin was built.

The City of Ottawa has a plan to honour Gov. Gen. Mary Simon. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)

Answers

1. C — It was Susan Aglukark, the well-known singer, who released a book this week detailing her life story. Her memoir is titled Kihiani: A Memoir of Healing.
2. B — Tungasuvvingat Inuit offers services like childcare, substance abuse treatment, housing guidance and employment training.
3. B — Located about five kilometres outside Arctic Bay, the park is difficult to access and could be dangerous with polar bears and hunters frequenting the area.
4. A — A small park in the Manotick area of Ottawa will be given the new name of Mary Simon Park to “recognize her outstanding contributions to Canada and celebrate her legacy as an advocate for Indigenous Peoples,” according to a motion approved by Ottawa city council.
5. C — It’s a new multi-use cabin, which will support harvesters, Inuit guardians, Parks Canada staff, researchers and visitors.