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QIA Inuit mine training program extended with $25 million from Ottawa

QIA Inuit mine training program extended with $25 million from Ottawa

With an injection of $25 million in new federal funding, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) will expand its mining-focused Inuit training program to all 13 Qikiqtani communities, also extending it five years from 2023 to 2027, as of February.
Kimmirut Northern Store robbed on Jan. 26

Kimmirut Northern Store robbed on Jan. 26

Kimmirut RCMP are seeking information in relation to an armed robbery that took place in the community late last week.
Team Nunavut excited for 2023 Arctic Winter Games

Team Nunavut excited for 2023 Arctic Winter Games

Members of Team Nunavut attending the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, AB., are thrilled to finally get the chance to compete against other Northern teams.
Nunavut Music Association founded

Nunavut Music Association founded

The newly-formed Nunavut Music Association announced its presence to the territory on Jan. 17.
QEC victim of cyberattack; customers asked to take precautions

QEC victim of cyberattack; customers asked to take precautions

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) had its network breached by a cyberattack on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Cannabis education and addictions treatment still needed in Nunavut, says Patterson

Cannabis education and addictions treatment still needed in Nunavut, says Patterson

In the lead-up to the federal government approving Bill C-45, which legalized cannabis in 2018, Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson had a number of concerns with regards to the mind-altering substance.
Qattuu releases first single Panikuluuk

Qattuu releases first single Panikuluuk

Ottawa-based Inuk artist Qattuu Evic has released her first single as a solo artist.
Iqaluit man arrested following two robberies

Iqaluit man arrested following two robberies

Iqaluit RCMP have arrested a 33-year-old man for two counts of robbery, two counts of wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence and possession of property obtained by crime.
RCMP searching for information on Kinngait church fires

RCMP searching for information on Kinngait church fires

Kinngait RCMP are seeking information on church fires that occurred during the early morning hours on two separate occasions.
Infrastructure and housing among Nunavut’s top priorities in federal pre-budget submission

Infrastructure and housing among Nunavut’s top priorities in federal pre-budget submission

Infrastructure, housing, economic reconciliation and healthcare are among the top priorities for Nunavut MP Lori Idlout and Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson in their 2023-24 federal pre-budget submission to Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s deputy prime minister and minister of Finance.