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Nunastar and City of Iqaluit resolve issues to help further future land development

Nunastar and City of Iqaluit resolve issues to help further future land development

The City of Iqaluit and Nunastar Properties Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together and help resolve historical lot encroachment by the city on lots leased to Nunastar.
Nunavut News – April 25, 2022 edition

Nunavut News – April 25, 2022 edition

Federal government recognizes Inuit Nunangat Policy

Federal government recognizes Inuit Nunangat Policy

The federal government has endorsed the Inuit Nunangat Policy, which recognizes Inuit Nunangat as a distinct cultural, political and geographic region of Canada, it was announced at the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee meeting on April 21.
Iqalummiut advised to monitor pets after sled dog tests positive for rabies

Iqalummiut advised to monitor pets after sled dog tests positive for rabies

A sled dog in Iqaluit has tested positive for rabies, Nunavut’s Department of Health announced on Thursday.
Adam Lightstone steps down from Nunavut cabinet

Adam Lightstone steps down from Nunavut cabinet

Iqaluit-Manirajak MLA stands by decision given ‘unique circumstances,’ still serving as regular member
Toonik Tyme wrapped up in Iqaluit

Toonik Tyme wrapped up in Iqaluit

Festival season has kicked off in Nunavut and Iqalummiut were excited to take part in all sorts of public events for Toonik Tyme April 8 to 17.
2022 Inuktitut song and poem contest winners announced

2022 Inuktitut song and poem contest winners announced

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) has announced the winners of its 2022 Inuktitut song/poem contest on April 20. Qikiqtani Inuit were asked to write songs and poems written in Inuktitut, helping showcase the language.
Nunavut senator Dennis Patterson banned from Russia

Nunavut senator Dennis Patterson banned from Russia

Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson appears on a list of 87 senators who have been banned from Russia, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on April 13.
Tea talk with Navalik Tologanak: An incredible journey over land and sea

Tea talk with Navalik Tologanak: An incredible journey over land and sea

If you need a snowmobile, you go buy one! But these two brave young men made a plan, a very amazing plan to bring home their new snowmobiles! Amory Wood and Brent Nakashook of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut flew to Yellowknife, NT on regular scheduled flight. Upon arriving they bought their snowmobiles but now needed to get them home, so they planned a journey to bring them home – not by air cargo, but by driving them home by land and sea.
Nunavut Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Integrity report

Nunavut Legislative Assembly to reconvene on Integrity report

The Nunavut Legislative Assembly will reconvene on April 20, to address legislative protocols surrounding the integrity commissioner’s report on a conflict of interest in the Department of Human Resources.