Iqaluit’s Canada Day events to revolve around family connections
The city’s recreation department tailored this year’s activities to acknowledge Canada’s oppression of Indigenous Peoples
Kuujjuaq artist chases light in new solo exhibit
Silavut is a series of landscapes drawn in watercolour and ink on vertical sheets
Coral Harbour school gets $20,000 grant to overhaul library
Sakku School gets funds for Inuktitut books, e-readers and community programming
Iqaluit will host subdued Canada Day celebrations
Events will ‘allow for more personal reflection’ on country’s mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples
Iqaluit thrift store donates clothes to every Nunavut community
‘I don’t think any of us do it, really, to be thanked,’ says one volunteer. ‘It’s just a nice thing to do.’
Iqalummiut bundle up for drive-in concert featuring local songwriters
Car honks and clapping greeted performers during National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations
Nunavut’s caribou-clad ‘fitness freak’
Iqaluit’s Joe Juralak added caribou-hide clothing to his workout routine over the weekend for National Indigenous History month, which is celebrated throughout June. Juralak, a self-described “fitness freak,” regularly posts workout videos on Facebook and on Instagram, where he goes by @inukfit. He says exercising in the traditional clothing was hot but brought him happiness, and he hopes to come up with new ways to keep his workouts interesting in the coming weeks. (Photo provided by Joe Juralak)
Iqaluit to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day despite pandemic restrictions
Most events limited to 25 people, others to be held remotely
Inuit get a voice in first federal Indigenous languages commissioner’s office
Nunavik’s Robert Watt is 1 of 3 new directors who will work to preserve Indigenous languages
Iqaluit artist shortlisted for Sobey Art Award
Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory one of 5 artists to receive $25,000, will be featured in a National Gallery of Canada this fall
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Alianait firms up plans for Iqaluit’s first drive-in concert
Aasiva and Brenda Montana will perform at the free event on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day
Iqaluit teacher wins national music education award
Mary Piercey-Lewis named 2021 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year
Iqaluit council backs outdoor National Indigenous Peoples Day concert
If all goes according to plan, the concert will happen in mid-June
Western Nunavut’s Emily Angulalik up for an Indspire award
Emily Angulalik, president of the Kitikmeot Heritage Society in Cambridge Bay, is one of 12 Indigenous Canadians nominated this year for an Indspire award in the culture, heritage and spirituality category. “Without the language there is no culture, without the culture there is no language, we must take pride in our identity and walk in today’s world,” says Angulalik, seen here drum dancing at the recent 25th anniversary celebration of the heritage society, also known as Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq. The Indspire website says the awards represent “the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.” The awards will be broadcast June 22 on APTN and CBC. (Photo courtesy of PI)
Indspire to honour Arctic Bay elder Qapik Attagutsiak
Arctic Bay elder Qapik Attagutsiak, who turns 101 on June 11, is one of 12 Indigenous Canadians nominated for an Indspire lifetime achievement award this year. “Qapik’s lifework has embodied both Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and Inuit societal values. Her longevity and her legacy represent a shining example for young Inuit to follow,” says the backgrounder on her nomination. The Indspire award ceremony will be broadcast on APTN and CBC on June 22. (File photo courtesy of Parks Canada)
Western Nunavut heritage society eyes sustainable future
Aim is to build small ‘net-zero’ building in 2021
Nunavut knowledge-keeper Elisapee Ootoova dies at age 90
Respected elder and Order of Canada recipient who preserved and promoted Inuit knowledge died last week
Cambridge Bay halts Umingmak Frolics festivities
With events on hold, municipality urges residents to ’embrace life today and enjoy each other’s company’
Friends mourn death of Emerald MacDonald, ‘inimitable’ star of The Grizzlies
Producers of the popular Nunavut-set movie report Kugluktuk actress’s death to fans
Nunavik’s Julie Grenier appointed chair of APTN board
Grenier hopes to help network continue to grow its viewership numbers and digital content
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Cambridge Bay kicks off its weeklong Umingmak Frolics
Ollie the Muskox mascot is sure to attend
Learning to sew caribou clothing
Gjoa Haven residents hold up caribou pants and parkas made during a five-week program at Nattilik Heritage Centre. The clothing will be donated to the local search and rescue operation. From left: student Lisa Kirnik, NHS manager Jennifer Ullulaq, student Rhea Siutinnuaq, mentors Mary Qingnatuq and Elizabeth Hiqiniq, and search and rescue chairperson Amber Eleeheetook. Absent are student Melanie Kununak and mentor Ruth Qirqqu. (Photo courtesy of the NHS/Facebook)
Spelling Bee of Canada expands to Nunavut
‘We’re working really hard to support students to have an equal footing,’ says spokesperson for spelling bee
Iqaluit artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory in the running for Sobey Art Award
This year, all 25 longlisted artists will take home $10,000
8 Nunavut schools to receive up to $15,000 for musical instruments
Each school will get to choose the instruments that will best suit its needs