Former Nunavut MP one of six members of survivors’ circle
Jack Anawak, the former MP for what is now Nunavut, is one of six people named to a Circle of Survivors who will guide a federal committee on the search for unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools.
Leadership changes announced following ICC conference in Kuujjuaq this week
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok said he’s looking forward to discussing increase in federal health-care spending
New agreement still subject to ratification; previous deal expired at end of 2020
Iqaluit city council’s most recent vacant seat became available following Joanasie Akumalik’s resignation
Daniel Vandal wants more time so Inuit have a chance to read review board’s recommendation
Commissioner Eva Qamaniq Aariak calls flower boxes on legislative assembly grounds ‘a living tribute’
Nunavut Commissioner Eva Qamaniq Aariak dedicates a garden to celebrate the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II on July 9. The jubilee marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession and makes her the first British monarch to spend 70 years in service. The flower boxes on the grounds of the Nunavut legislative assembly in Iqaluit are filled with local wildflowers. Aariak called them “a living tribute to Her Majesty, who has reigned with dignity, respect, and caring compassion.” (Photo by Meral Jamal)
Medical boarding home on track to start yearlong site plan approval process
CAO estimates $8.4M price tag for new maintenance garage
Government headquarters in Nunavut community were destroyed by fire in March
Finance Department says it’s working with communities to address concerns over lack of liquor importation limits
Newcomer will replace former councillor Sheila Flaherty
Funding from province will help project; Nunavik lacks infrastructure needed for dog surgeries, veterinarian says
Nunavut MP hopes Bill C-297 has time to pass before 2025 election
New agreement will establish a council to provide networking, training opportunities for Indigenous groups
Joanasie Akumalik resigned from council Wednesday, no plans to replace him yet
Getting entire region up to speed would take until at least 2025, says telecommunications adviser
The Russian Federation holds the presidency for the council from 2021-23.
Governor General’s National Indigenous Peoples Day message urges Canadians to enjoy the day, while reflecting on the history
Funds from federal, Quebec governments intended for facility repairs
Maryanne Inuaraq Tattuinee and Dorothy Atuat Tootoo to be installed in fall legislature sitting
More post-secondary students will be able to study in their hometowns starting this September, says education minister
Nunavut Housing Corp. says workshops will be pilot project to teach residents how to monitor, repair units
Iqaluit-Tasiluk MLA George Hickes tells legislature he’s concerned an operations plan is not yet in place
Federal Crown-Indigenous relations minister, justice minister both express sympathy for former priest’s victims
