Nunavut News

The Pangnirtung Health Centre will be temporarily closed from August 1 to 7 while they contend with staff shortages. During which paramedics will still be available to provide on site to give emergent care for those whose lives are under threat.

Tale of murder in the central Arctic as told by Kugaaruk Elder

The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada, has held their annual general meeting this year in the Nunavik town of Kuujjuaq during the week of July 18.

The Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC) is now accepting proposals for its new Ujjiqsuqta Community Initiatives program, which includes three funding streams for Social Responsibility, Safe and Sober Graduation Grant and the Wellness Support Grant.

Vendors in Iqaluit will be able to register for tables at the city’s 2022 Summer in the Square events taking place on July 23 and 30.

Nunavut RCMP reported liquor seizures in Iqaluit, Cambridge Bay and Arviat taking place this week with large amounts of vodka and other spirits being seized.

Minister of Northern Affairs Daniel Vandal has extended the timeline for making a decision on Baffinland’s phase two expansion proposal by 90 days on July 11, according to a letter from the department addressed to the president of Baffinland Iron Mines, Brian Penney.

The Government of Nunavut (GN) has now ratified its tentative agreement with the Nunavut Employees Union (NEU) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) which was agreed to back in March.

Effective July 4, masks will no longer have to be worn in Nunavut schools and Government of Nunavut work-spaces.

Inuktitut is now available on Facebook.