Health

Ottawa announces $5M for Mary Simon mental wellness initiative

Money is for legacy initiative that supports culturally grounded care in northern and remote communities

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday for what she called a “very generous gift,” as the federal government announced millions in funding for a new mental wellness initiative tied to her legacy.

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Free lunch at Elders Qammaq

From left, volunteers Keswa Tembeka, Night Bakunzi and Sharon Poshai dish out free lunch at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit on Saturday. Dozens of residents took part in the event, organized by Nunavut Seventh Day Adventists. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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