Youth from across Arctic come together to learn about culture, science and climate change
Grayson Maashi of Whale Cove is learning about Arctic governance, climate change and himself while taking part in a voyage from Nuuk to Iqaluit this summer.
Hungry Iqaluit residents flock to Yummy Shawarma and Pizza Thursday for a caribou shawarma giveaway. The lineup for the Nunavut Day dish went back an entire block, and in the end, the restaurant ran out of the Inuk-Lebanese fusion dish before everyone waiting could get a taste. (Photo by Mosha Folger)
Co-directors Marc Séguin and Elisapie Isaac hope to bring ‘Piluk’ to northern audience after world première
Nakasuk School grounds were abuzz with activity as revelers enjoyed food, treats, games, and activities
As Nunavut celebrates 27 years, Nunatsiaq News digs into the provenance of an accessory unique to the territory
Despite rising costs, couple brings back country food gathering with help from community
Aluki Macdonald, left, Amaiyah Dyer-Akavak, Arianna Lewis, and Pattu Joanasie perform on the recorder at Iqaluit’s Nakasuk School on Friday. They were among 100 young musicians who participated in a concert to cap off the Iqaluit Music Society’s music camp, which began on June 29. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Short film will receive its world première at Swiss festival this summer
Jennifer Qupanuaq May’s design debuted at Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee meeting in Kuujjuaq
Iqaluit entrepreneur uses fresh sourdough to feed daughter’s education fund
Artist Tatanniq Idlout discusses 5-year process to translate ‘most significant English-language play of the 20th century’
Plans in place to launch Inuktitut-fluency badge pilot project in local schools in the fall
Bike-decorating, burgers, and balloons part of city’s celebration
As Canada turns 159 years old this Canada Day — July 1 — Iqaluit residents gather for pancakes at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre. More than 75 diners already had their breakfast served by centre staff moments after the event’s 9 a.m. start time. The City of Iqaluit also planned a parade and downtown barbecue after noon. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Nunavik musician calls the prospect of performing to a national TV audience ‘mind-blowing’
Randy Olayuk picks scrub near Iqaluit’s Joamie School on Sunday. He said he was gathering the woody plants to sell to a neighbour to use as kindling in a barbecue pit. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Olivia Chislett performs “Pink Pony Club” by Chappell Roan Friday during a karaoke event at Nunavut Brewing Company’s tap room in Iqaluit. Nunavut Pride Society, which organized the event, raised $350, which it plans to spend on a Zoom subscription for better communication with people in the territory’s communities, said society secretary Nicole Giles. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Advocacy organization currently boasts more than 40 members from around Nunavut
Four recipients recognized for contributions to research, Inuit communities
And hunts, and learns, and loves, and laughs, and dares
Iqaluit-based artist Barbara Akoak, right, stands beside three oxidized copper pendants with her child Percy Akoak, on June 11. The pendants, which Akoak made, are featured in the Qillaniq exhibition of circumpolar art at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Titled Ancestral Love; Angunatsiuviit?, or “Are you a hunter?”; and F*ck who you want, It’s your body, the works reflect themes of consent, bodily autonomy and Inuit culture. “To be among so much talent — people for whom this is also their full-time job, or what they’re naturally gifted at — I was so emotional and so proud,” Akoak said. (Photo courtesy of Barbara Akoak)
Sophie-Mae Panesar, 3, paints over the RCMP badge on a police truck Saturday as part of a children’s event hosted by officers at the Alianait Arts Festival in Iqaluit. The badge is inscribed with the motto, ‘maintiens le droit,’ or ‘uphold the right’ in English. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Crowd of 100 forms in Iqaluit to watch contest to see who can prepare their meat the fastest
Arts festival’s Pride party honours LGBTQ+ Inuit past, present, and future
Dustin Neil and his children, one-year-old Madison Neil and three-year-old Jackson Neil, enjoy a Father’s Day outing at the Alianait Arts Festival grounds in downtown Iqaluit on Sunday morning. (Photo by Daron Letts)
