Incidents like Iqaluit’s sealift spill and health-care workers allegations of toxic workplaces had northerners talking
From “humdinger” storms battering northern communities to allegedly false claims of Inuit heritage and the jailing of a notorious, sexually abusive school teacher, a lot happened across Nunavut and Nunavik in 2023.
Christmas memories from Kimmirut
Sivuniit Middle School wanted to celebrate elders, so they invited them over for country food
Judo instructor, thrift store founder, library volunteer among those singled out during annual recognition event
Writer Tanya Tungilik says she might start someday making her own embroidery designs but for now sticks to kits
Cracked water tank, barricaded doors 2 of many problems affecting one of Nunavut’s oldest schools
Tanya Tungilik shares her experience of learning a new hobby during lockdown
Henry Coman worked as an RCMP officer to train, support local police, from 2007-08
All ceremonies start at 11 a.m. to honour the day and time that First World War ended
Transportation Safety Board trying to determine if full investigation is required
Sealift company CEO says it is working with Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Transportation Safety Board determining if it will investigate Friday’s spill in Iqaluit
Digging into first wooden building in Igloolik was subject of a middle school journalism club project
Hamlet receives new fire truck, bulldozer, two water trucks this summer
Many of Nunavut’s existing school buildings were designed for the south, but that’s changing
The northern lights shimmer above the bay in Igloolik on Sept. 7. After some overcast skies during the day, the clouds parted and the lights appeared just after 10 p.m. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
16 schools experienced unplanned closures 31 times over past 2 school years
Reports from 2022 include fuel spills, ‘extremely dangerous’ doors and glycol seeping through floor
Hamlet should receive new fire truck, water trucks, bulldozer by end of summer, says CAO
Retired Ottawa police officer, once maligned for what he said about Annie Pootoogook, continues to make good
Three $500 gift cards up for grabs in Nunatsiaq News’ second holiday writing contest; tell us what’s special to you about Nunavut
Former senator, activist uses speech to highlight importance of consultation with Indigenous nations
Strong showing on Quebec Community Newspapers Association awards shortlist coincides with paper’s 50th anniversary
Qarmartalik School graduates gather for an intimate ceremony at Resolute Bay’s ATCO South Camp Inn on Saturday. The class of five is the largest graduating class the high school has had in many years, teacher Rhonda McKenzie said. The ceremony included a drum performance, throat singing, speeches and a community bonfire in the evening. Pictured from left: Aasta Idlout, Isaiah Brown, Jesse Iqaluk, Saagiaqtuq “Saa” Amarualik and Tatiana McDonald. (Photo courtesy of Rhonda McKenzie)
