Nunavut News

The federal government is committing $45 million to build 101 new homes in six Nunavut communities through the Rapid Housing Initiative, it was announced March 4.

Iqaluit Emergency Services will be recognizing International Women’s Day by having it’s March 8 shift, ranging from firefighters, to EMT and emergency phone dispatchers to be entirely run by women.

Borne from the Qikiqtani Truth Commission (QTC) under the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund was made to address recommendations which relate to lightening the burdens from the impacts of colonialism and racism.

The Qulliitt Nunavut Status of Women Council announced they have extended the deadline to nominate female Nunavummiut for the 2022 Wise Woman and Outstanding Young Woman Awards to March 8.

Iqaluit is once again facing a boil-water advisory following a planned water shutdown on March 1, announced the previous day to take place in the morning. The shutdown took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to allow for replacements to key valve infrastructure.

Wellness colouring book in development seeks art from Nunavut youth aged 12 to 25

Canadian North will be offering a weekend summer Iqaluit-Toronto route this year from June 3 until Sept. 30, the airline announced Wednesday.

Amid an acute global shortage of nurses, the Government of Nunavut has released the backbone of its five-year plan to recruit and retain more of the healthcare professionals.