Gov. Gen. Mary Simon hoped meeting between King Charles, Indigenous leaders would redefine how to work toward reconciliation
While Indigenous leaders talked to King Charles III about their relationship with the Crown ahead of Saturday’s coronation, enthusiasm about the new monarch has been muted in the North. Gov. Gen.
Slideshow: Charles and Camilla enjoy some lighter moments in Nunavut during their 2017 royal visit
King Charles III sports a pair of sunglasses while his wife, Camilla, smiles during a trip to Iqaluit in 2017. When he was still the Prince of Wales, Charles visited Canada during the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. (File photo by Matthew Nuqingaq)
Governor General, national Indigenous leaders discuss reconciliation with King Charles before coronation
MP Leah Gazan also calls for red dress alert system for missing Indigenous women and girls
Deal for 35,000 federal service workers matches earlier deal with Treasury Board
Meeting arranged by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon; ITK’s Obed will also meet King
Territory’s cabinet in nation’s capital for ‘Nunavut on the Hill’ meetings
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok, left, meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Trudeau’s Parliament Hill office Tuesday afternoon. Akeeagok and the territory’s cabinet are in Ottawa this week for a series of working meetings dubbed “Nunavut on the Hill.” In a joint statement published on the Prime Minister’s website, the two leaders said they discussed housing, health care, defence and continued devolution of powers to Nunavut. (Photo courtesy of P.J. Akeeagok/Twitter)
Nunavut ministers meeting with Trudeau, federal counterparts throughout week
Agreement comes with 12.6 per cent wage increase over 4 years
The federal government has presented a new offer for federal services workers, the Public Service Alliance of Canada announced Friday. A spokesperson for the union said it has resumed talks with the Treasury Board after receiving a new offer and will continue bargaining over the weekend in order to reach a deal for the 120,000 federal public service members it represents. Talks are also ongoing for the 35,000 members at Canada Revenue Agency. The union is bargaining for a 13.5 per cent wage increase over three years, remote work legislation and other conditions. Approximately 150 PSAC members work in Nunavut. Dozens of workers have been striking at the picket line in Iqaluit since the strike, one of the largest in Canadian history, began April 19. (File photo by David Lochead)
Union wants Trudeau to intervene; government calls union demands ‘unaffordable’
About two dozen striking federal government workers picket in Iqaluit Wednesday as the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s national strike entered its second week. In Ottawa, PSAC president Chris Aylward called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to get involved in the negotiations for a new contract for federal government workers. PSAC wants a 13.5 per cent wage increase over three years for its 155,000 members, among other conditions such as work-from-home legislation. The government has offered nine per cent over three years. Earlier in the day, the government called the union’s demands “unaffordable.” Striking workers will continue to receive their regular pay until May 10 because they are paid two weeks in arrears, according to a Globe and Mail report on Wednesday. (Photo by David Lochead)
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. sued GN in 2021 claiming it failed to ensure availability of Inuktut language in schools
Dennis Patterson’s law aims to mandate companies to make better use of spectrum licences they hold
Council to choose its next president on June 6; nominations close mid-May
Foundation works to increase number of Indigenous university graduates of STEM programs
GN not meeting own expectations to prioritize language in classrooms, says Ella Estey
Support for work in Quaqtaq, Inukjuak and to help Co-op, Kativik Ilisarniliriniq programs
Former mayor Timoon Toonoo resigned for health reasons; next municipal election is in October
McCombie Annanack cites mental health as reason for stepping down
Estimated cost to replace ice plant came in over budget
Daniel Vandal visits city, meets with Nunavut premier
Money can go towards projects such as roads, water-delivery services and garages
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Inuit organization applauds Catholic Church’s rejection of controversial doctrine
Lori Idlout, Inuit organizations share mixed reactions day after Liberals unveil spending plan
