Avery Keenainak, left, shows off some sealskin boots to Tukisigiarvik Centre program co-odinator Elisapi Aninamiuq, centre, and Gov. Gen Mary Simon in Iqaluit on Monday, the first day of Simon’s three-day visit to Nunavut’s capital. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Mary Simon reflects on fourth anniversary of appointment, has ‘no clue’ if she’ll stay on longer than 5 years
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says this week’s Iqaluit visit is all about hearing people’s personal experiences and their suggestions for dealing with mental health issues in Nunavut and across Canada.
Outside the Nunavut legislative assembly Tuesday morning, Speaker Tony Akoak raises the 2SLGBTQ+ Pride flag at a ceremony attended by at least a dozen MLAs and legislature employees. The flag is set to fly throughout June, which is Pride Month. Akoak reminded Nunavut’s 2SLGBTQ+ community members “to always be proud of yourselves.” (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)