TOPIC: NUNAVUT
'Who profits on hunger?' Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
People in Nunavut and Labrador communities are voicing their concerns over the high cost of food, with some accusing retailers of hiking prices and that federal subsidies aren't going to consumers.
Tuberculosis outbreaks in 3 Nunavut communities still ongoing years later
A tuberculosis outbreak was declared in Pangnirtung in 2021, Pond Inlet and Naujaat in 2023. Nunavut's Department of Health is reminding residents to visit the health centre if they've been exposed to an active case or are experiencing symptoms.
Nearly half of Nunavut has been told to boil their water this year
The territorial government says all the boil water notices suggest the alert system is working as designed. It’s flagging when it’s safe — and not safe — to drink the tap water. But they are pouring money into fixing the underlying infrastructure issues.
Officials monitoring avian flu in mammals in the Canadian Arctic
More reports are emerging around the world of the virus in mammals, including species found in the Arctic. Officials say there's no evidence suggesting transmission from eating infected animals which are cooked - but country food is often eaten raw.
Escort who spent time with accused murderer on night of killing testifies at his trial
A part-time sex worker who spent a short time with Nikolas Ibey in his room the same night he allegedly murdered his new housemate testified at his trial Friday that he was doing drugs and couldn't have sex, and that she never saw or heard anyone else in the house.
Igloolik, Nunavut, gets its first bank branch
The First Nations Bank of Canada opened a branch in the community in a "soft launch" this summer, but officially opened this week.
Nunavut's child poverty rate is the highest in Canada, new report says
In Nunavut, nearly 42 per cent of kids under the age of 18 are living in poverty. That's more than twice the national average, which is 18 per cent.
In Canada's universal health system, mental health care is not so universal: report
About 2.5 million people — nearly the populations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan combined — aren't getting adequate care for their mental health, according to a new report.
Nunavut Inuit organization offers $100 to all voters in upcoming election for its president
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says the $100 vouchers can be redeemed for a gift card at local Co-op stores by December 31.
Nunavut Environment minister resigns for personal reasons
MLA Daniel Qavvik, who was appointed minister of Environment in September 2023, was also the minister of Culture and Heritage, Energy, and Languages.
Crown opens case against Ottawa man accused of killing Inuk woman
The man on trial for first-degree murder in the death of an Inuk woman who had just moved to Ottawa from Nunavut to attend college in 2022 was drinking, taking drugs, and had been trying to find an escort for "eight hours straight" before the killing, the Crown alleged in its opening remarks.
Nunavut's first legislative clerk, John Quirke, retires after 25 years
John Quirke stayed in the job for 25 years — with a front row seat to Nunavut's politics as he managed the operations of the assembly and acted as the principal adviser for MLAs on parliamentary procedure among other things.
Ottawa to reinstate Arctic ambassador as it faces challenges from U.S., Russia and China in region
Ottawa is finalizing its long-awaited Arctic foreign policy with Inuit leaders for release before the end of the year, as Canada braces for a second Trump presidency and increasing threats to its sovereignty from China and Russia.
From Nunavut to the world: How Inuit art continues to make waves on the international scene
For 65 years, the West Baffin Cooperative has put Kinngait, Nunavut, on the world map through art. It's looking to continue reaching new audiences — and to change the narrative around Inuit art.
Canadian government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter
In opening remarks at the Inuit-Crown partnership committee meeting in Ottawa on Friday, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the government is preparing to deliver an apology in Nunavik — the Inuit region of northern Quebec.
Nunavut premier survives confidence vote
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok will remain in his role after MLAs voted on whether to remove him from office on Wednesday afternoon.
Nunavut MLAs set to vote Wednesday on whether to oust Premier P.J. Akeeagok
Aivilik MLA Solomon Malliki issued a notice of a motion during Monday's sitting of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly that he plans to bring a motion to have Akeeagok removed from his position.
Power restored in Kimmirut, Nunavut, after 3-day outage
The power is back on in Kimmirut, Nunavut, after a community-wide outage that lasted almost three days. The extended outage caused the Nunavut government to declare a state of emergency this weekend.
State of emergency declared in Kimmirut, Nunavut, due to extended power outage
The 400-person hamlet of Kimmirut has been without power for close to two days — leaving residents and stores without heat, running water or refrigeration.
Nunavut gov't takes fight against Inuktut education lawsuit to Supreme Court of Canada
The government of Nunavut tried — and failed — to get an Inuktut education lawsuit dismissed in both the Nunavut Court and the Nunavut Court of Appeal. That lawsuit claims the the government is discriminating against Inuit by failing to deliver education in Inuktut.
Nunavut prosecutors reflect on 6 months of dedicated sexual violence team
Contacting victims within days, rather than months, has been a key priority for the dedicated prosecution team.
'Your life matters': Nunavut officials sign 4th suicide prevention plan
There are 25 action areas outlined in the plan — and the Health minister said there will be accountability for departments that don't fulfil their part.
Sister of Iqaluit girl killed 38 years ago wants families to 'not lose hope'
Elisapee Sheutiapik, whose 15-year-old sister Mary Ann Birmingham died in 1986, said she and her family are grateful for the support they've received since an arrest was made last month in connection with Birmingham's death.
Companies to pay $300K for training initiative after worker died at Nunavut mine in 2022
Vincent Crowe was working at the mine's gold district project near Bathurst Inlet in western Nunavut in 2022 when, while clearing snow from the ice road onsite, the dozer he was operating went through the sea ice near a pressure ridge on the ice road.
As the Arctic warms, some polar bears are being injured by painful ice buildup on their paws: study
Researchers observing polar bears in two different populations in northern Canada and Greenland found that some of the bears were experiencing hair loss, gashes and ice buildup on their paws that, in some cases, seriously affected their mobility.