A work crew with Arctic Fresh Projects lays rebar on the foundation for the Nunavut Recovery Centre in Iqaluit. The majority of the dowelled foundation for the recovery centre was laid out and installed by skilled but uncertified Inuit tradespeople. (Photo courtesy of Evan Schellenberg)
Lack of certification shouldn't be barrier to employment for a skilled worker, says educator
As Nunavut tackles a shortage of housing and other infrastructure, trades positions are opening up across the territory — but there aren’t enough Nunavummiut who are certified tradespeople to do all the work.
Donations of clothing, housewares, and even diapers pour in to help 36 families affected by apartment fire; volunteers mobilize to search for accommodations