Community consultations slated to begin this fall
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will begin consultations with communities across the North this fall about whether to list ringed seals under the federal Species at Risk Act.
‘There’s nothing I can do,’ Joe Savikataaq says
Mine critics say they might take further legal action
Complainants say dust spread “is widespread and destructive”
Suggestion prompted by concerns about declining Kivalliq caribou herds
Outcome could influence projects planned for Pangnirtung and Rankin Inlet
Regional Inuit association has been silent on issue until now
$17.5M slated for facilities in Pond Inlet and Qikiqtarjuaq
Foreign ministers of Arctic nations expected to approve circumpolar marine action plan in May
Protesters who occupied airstrip worry about mine expansion’s environmental impacts
Canadian Arctic Resources Committee says it has completed its mission of supporting northerners
Project could produce about 40 per cent of Kuujjuaraapik and Whapmagoostui’s energy needs, according to organizers
Nuluujaat Land Guardians accept proposal for meetings with community leaders and Inuit organizations
Mayor Joshua Arreak urges Inuit organizations to help address protesters’ concerns
Climate change is causing many lakes to release more CO2, but “these lakes in Rankin Inlet have gone in the opposite direction”
But if strong measures are taken to prevent the rise of global temperatures, the negative threshold could be avoided
Minister says Inuit “knowledge and insight are going to be really invaluable to the strategy”
Government agencies tell impact review board most of their concerns are resolved, while Inuit worries remain high
Hunters’ blockade of Baffinland’s airstrip and road enters third day
Report commissioned by Oceans North downplays challenges faced by Baffinland, says chamber of mines
Qikiqtani Inuit Association says Inuit stewardship plan offers a path forward
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. says it’s communicating with the hunters
Several posters referring to mining company as “Bathroomland” were hung around Pond Inlet this week
Hunters and hamlet reps say they need more time to question mine expansion plans
