COVID-19’s impacts ripple through 4 generations of Arviat family
‘It makes everything a lot heavier and every little problem a lot worse,’ says Nooks Lindell
The COVID-19 pandemic has struck Arviat’s extended Karetak family hard.
Timeline: COVID-19’s first year in Nunavut, Nunavik
How we got to where we are now
Nunavut’s chief public health officer describes his pandemic year
Dr. Michael Patterson talks about the ‘blur’ of those first days, and the people who keep him in the know
Ottawa Inuit should get vaccinated, respected leader says
Protect yourself, protect others: Mary Simon
Restrictions to ease in Arviat, says Nunavut’s chief public health officer
Businesses, government offices and daycares to reopen, and students to return to school part-time
COVID-19 response ‘nothing short of incredible,’ premier says as Arviat reports 4 new cases
‘Now is not the time to make assumptions or hurtful comments about COVID-19 in Arviat,’ Savikataaq says
Iqaluit mass vaccine clinic starting mid-March
All Iqalummiut over the age of 18 can get the vaccine starting March 15
Nunavut premier says Arviat will ‘win’ against COVID-19, as cases continue to drop
No COVID-19 variants found in the territory and no evidence of failed vaccines, says chief public health officer
Ottawa’s Akausivik centre has vaccinated more than 700 Ontario Inuit
Team now giving shots to up to 70 Inuit per day
Arviat needs ‘positivity’ as 10 new COVID-19 cases are reported, Savikataaq says
Premier calls on those with active infections to ‘stay focused on protecting your loved ones and community’
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Rankin Inlet mayor says Arviammiut on layovers allowed into community
Radio broadcast advises those from Arviat and Winnipeg ‘don’t go visiting’ while in Rankin Inlet
Pandemic concerns postpone 2022 Arctic Winter Games
Event was to be held in Wood Buffalo, Alta., next March
Arviat MLA says Canadian Armed Forces could help hamlet overcome COVID-19 outbreak
Nunavut government says hamlet is ‘on the right track’ without military’s aid
Arviat sees new case of COVID-19
Nunavut’s chief public health officer urges residents “to stay strong in their efforts”
Active COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Arviat, lockdown remains in place
‘We are on the right path to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the territory,’ says Dr. Patterson
After months of no improvement, Sanikiluaq flight woes return to legislative assembly
Residents must isolate in the south if they travel anywhere else in Nunavut
Nunavut to deploy COVID-19 testing devices in 5 more hamlets
Health Department looks at Abbott ID NOW device
Two Nunavik residents die with COVID-19
Residents were infected with the virus in hospital in the south
Health restrictions easing next Monday across Nunavut — except in Arviat
Territory is 22 per cent of the way to its vaccination goal for the end of March
Arviat sees 4 new COVID-19 cases
Recoveries outpace new infections, with total of 25 active cases
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Recent COVID-19 case in Kuujjuaq leads to 2 more isolations
Total rises to 19
Kusugak and Lightstone trade jabs over Iqaluit vaccinations
Iqalungmiut 45 years of age and over now getting called in for a shot
Arviat ‘puts foot down’ in bid to control COVID-19 spread
Mayor warns ‘we are going to watch you’ as new lockdown measures take effect
As COVID-19 cases rise, Arviat MLA presses premier on status of outside aid
“We are frustrated and we are fatigued. But we are still fighting,” John Main says
Boredom partly to blame for ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Arviat, says Patterson
Health officials announce 12 new cases Monday, urge people to stay home