Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the top fishers, the size of their catch (in inches) and the prize money won in the annual Rankin Inlet Cod Derby in Rankin on May 28. Read More
Nunavut RCMP have charged a 41-year-old Taloyoak woman with one count of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after the death of a four-month-old husky puppy. Read More
Although unsightly and annoying, the discoloured drinking water of Rankin Inlet poses no health risks to residents, said the hamlet SAO. Read More
The 3055 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) in Naujaat has benefitted greatly by the leadership of Capt. Lloyd Francis during the past five years. Read More
There have been challenges along the way, but a Baker Lake thrift store officially opened its doors on May 11. Read More
Grade 12 students at John Arnalukjuak High School (JAHS) took part in the school’s most ambitious grad retreat to date this past week in Arviat. Read More
A formal ceremony was held May 12 to recognize the new Junior Rangers program in Iglulik, the 20th Junior Rangers group in Nunavut. The 43 youth in the program, ranging from 12 to 18 years old, are taught traditional on-the-land skills and how to conduct drills, and receive counselling on healthy lifestyles. Read More
John Arnalukjuak High School students rocked the third school initiative celebrating Literacy Month in Arviat this past week. Read More
Sexual health, empowerment and social responsibility – these are the themes Nunavut youth in Pangnirtung, Iglulik and Iqaluit explored in late April and early May. Read More
The GN has revealed that its overtime payments to all staff totalled almost $28.2 million in fiscal 2016-17. The most costly department for overtime pay was, by far, Health at close to $13.4 million. Next came Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) at $5.9 million and Justice at $2.7 million. Read More
“Yeah, it was a disappointment.”
That was Mayor Ryan Nivingalok’s response to the Government of Nunavut’s recent decision to examine all options for an elders’ long-term care centre instead of throwing its support behind the Hamlet of Kugluktuk’s proposal. Read More
From polar bear skinning and goose plucking to sewing, art and shop class, Paatsaali School’s Twitter feed has it all. Read More
Cambridge Bay MLA Jeannie Ehaloak can assure her constituents that she’s working to get the mould problem fixed at the community arena, but she cannot guarantee that the facility will be in use for the winter of 2018-19. Read More
There’s enthusiasm in Laura-Jeannie Gibbons’ voice as she describes the ways she’s trying to help members of her community. Read More
Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the top fishers in the Rankin Inlet Trout Derby in Rankin from May 18 to 21, including the size of their catch (in inches) and their prize money won. Read More
A group of Grade 9 students from Tuugaalik High School spent a day in the workforce as part of Take-A-Student-To-Work day in Naujaat on May 11. Read More
For those of us who call the Kivalliq home, we’ve all been there. Read More
A Baker Lake youth who never gave up on success and happiness through a sometimes challenging childhood in Nunavut’s foster system is passing on his inspiring message to others. Read More
The nationally-recognized qajaq program at Victor Sammurtok School (VSS) is in the process of receiving a much-needed revitalization in Chesterfield Inlet this month. Read More
Arviat North/Whale Cove MLA John Main was not impressed with the Government of Nunavut (GN) spending more than $572,000 on the 2018 Northern Lights Convention and Trade Show in Ottawa this past February. Read More
It’s fishing derby season across Nunavut and lines are dropping into the icy waters in numerous communities. Read More
Inuit art is about to occupy the main exhibition space at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) for the first time. Read More
A man and a woman have both died after what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Around 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, Iqaluit RCMP responded to a weapons-related incident, according to a news release. Read More
Finance Minister David Akeeagok delivered his first budget May 28, one with a $28 million deficit to address years-long shortfalls in several key departments, namely Health and Family Services.
Justice also gets a boost. Read More
The Government of the Northwest Territories is overstepping its bounds by competing against private business in the Kitikmeot region, say corporate leaders of two sealift companies. Read More
With delays in getting mould removed from the community arena, along with other needed upgrades, hamlet council in Cambridge Bay is preparing to embark on a fundraising campaign for a new recreation complex. Read More
Nine Pangnirtung mothers got to work sewing amautiit as 2018 began, and last month they put in their final stitches. Read More
The Qajuqturvik Food Centre is no longer the brink of disaster thanks to the work of the outgoing board of directors, two dozen residents attending the organization’s annual general meeting heard May 22. Read More
The Government of Nunavut and RCMP sent nine representatives to attend a special Hamlet of Pangnirtung council meeting May 22 after the community’s appeal for help to three GN departments earlier this month. Read More
Chesterfield Inlet
Students and staff members at Victor Sammurtok School began rebuilding the fleet for their qajaq program this past month. Read More
Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council is calling for sexual offender Ike Haulli’s Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to be revoked. Read More
A group of 20 cadets participated in the 3055 RCACC’s final expedition of the year on the land near Naujaat this past week. Read More
It is always difficult to write an opinion piece on the efforts or achievements of someone you know and respect, lest one gush, but in this particular case, I’ll make an exception.
And, if gush I must, then gush I shall. Read More
A group of 12 students from grades nine through 11 at Victor Sammurtok School had a unique opportunity with the arrival of a pair of Winnipeg scientists in Chesterfield Inlet earlier this month. Read More
Senior students at Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School (JASS) were immersed in the trades during the fifth annual Trades Awareness, Skills and Knowledge (TASK) week in Baker Lake. Read More
The Coral Harbour U19 girls team romped its way to the territorial A Division banner at the Super Soccer tournament in Yellowknife May 4 to 6. Read More
After finishing a year at Nunavut Sivuniksavut and two years in office administration, Neoma Cox wanted something more. You could say she found it. Read More
HALLOKKAFFI IKALUKTUTIAMIT. INUIN NAMAINAKTUT. TINGMIALIKKHIUKTUT INUIN. UPINGALIKTUK NUNAKPUT. KAUMAINNAKTUK HIKINIKLU HIKINNAAKGINAKTUK UBLUK TAMAAT. KATIMAYUNLU INUGIAHIYUK IKALUKTUTIAMI. KOANA PULAAKTUT NUNAPTINGNUN. INUIN NAMAINAKTUT. NAMAKLUHI.
Welcome to sunny Cambridge Bay. Read More
Big news coming out of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on May 14. Read More
Although a new draft policy for operator business licences in both the Nahanni and Naats’ihch’oh national park reserves is under development and will be ready for public review this summer, it comes too late for the benefit of one operator who is looking to open up shop in Nahanni. Read More
During a season dominated by weathered and ravaged roads, the City of Iqaluit announced Federal Road is receiving a makeover from the RCMP building to the airport. Read More
To be the man, you gotta beat the man. So said professional wrestler Ric Flair. Read More
Dene filmmaker Raymond Yakeleya wants to include Inuit voices in his documentary about Edmonton’s federally-run Charles Camsell Indian Hospital. Read More
First Air will build a new cargo hangar in the capital thanks to a $12.7 million contribution from the National Trade Corridors Fund. Kugluktuk, Naujaat, Kimmirut, Whale Cove and Chesterfield Inlet are also getting new airport terminals with $22.5 million from the fund. Read More
Listed below are the graduates of other Nunavut Arctic College programs in Kivalliq communities outside of Rankin Read More
