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Mary Simon’s office closes social media commenting over ‘abusive, misogynistic and racist’ posts

Also cites violent threats online it says were hurtful to governor general and her staff

The office of Governor General Mary Simon has shut off all commenting on her social media accounts over a growing number of abusive comments, including a rise in “violent threats.” “In recent months we have witnessed an increase in abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement on social media and online platforms, including a greater number of...

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Cambridge Bay’s old arena reopens; new arena still on hold

Rink had been closed since last winter, on-and-off since 2018

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Kitikmeot Trade Show returns after COVID-19 pandemic hiatus

Annual event runs Wednesday to Friday at Cambridge Bay community hall

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The lost trail: Study finds Inuit losing access to old paths

Hunter, researchers say passing on of knowledge of the land is critical as effects of climate change hit

Politics Feb 13, 2023

Unidentified objects flying over North ‘incredibly concerning,’ Nunavut MP says

Object shot down in Yukon Saturday following NORAD operation is 1 of 4 recent incidents

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The promised land

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Cambridge Bay’s old arena reopens; new arena still on hold

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UpdatedKitikmeot Trade Show returns after COVID-19 pandemic hiatus

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Inuktitut should be official language: Makivik president

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UpdatedVandal announces ‘energy champions’ plan for Nunavik

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City of Iqaluit support to help Uquutaq get federal money for housing, shelter

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Off the grid: Iqaluit hotel aims for energy independence

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Theatre offers Iqaluit youth chance to learn about social issues

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How a community newsletter launched a newspaper tradition in Iqaluit

When the first Inukshuk newsletter rolled off a Gestetner copy machine in 1973, it ushered in a new era of Inuit and other northerners getting to know each other, its first editor Ann Hanson says. “That period was a very exciting time for all — for Inuit and non-Inuit — because we were learning so…

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Kitikmeot Trade Show returns after COVID-19 pandemic hiatus

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Makivik president congratulates Nunatsiaq News on 50 years

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Baffinland plans to go back to Steensby

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Ontario firm signs $67M deal to provide satellite internet to Nunavut businesses

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Iqaluit museum contends with colonial past

Iqaluit’s Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum is addressing its colonial history. The museum, which hosts a collection of artwork, tools, archival documents and other materials sourced from Iqaluit and the Qikiqtani region, released a statement and plan for its future on Feb. 8. “Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum harmed Inuit by participating in the separation of their belongings and…

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Cambridge Bay’s old arena reopens; new arena still on hold

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Kenn Harper to talk Fifth Thule Expedition in Ottawa

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Iqaluit celebrates AWG competitors’ return

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Clyde River’s lone Winter Games competitor returns with 2 medals

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Seen and heard at Northern Lights

The Northern Lights conference and trade show, which brought together the North’s political, cultural and business leaders over five days, closed with a gala Saturday in Ottawa. While it ran, the conference included discussions that ranged from helping artists sell their artwork, to an introduction to government procurement for Inuit businesses in Nunavut, and Arctic…

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“ᑭᓱᖃᐅᑦᑎᐊᕐᑐᖅ’: ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᕐᒥ ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᔪᓄᑦ ᐋᖅᑭᒃᓱᐃᔨᐅᓚᐅᕐᓯᒪᔫᑉ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖏᑦ ᐸᐸᑕᐅᔪᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᒥᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᑎᑉᐸᓪᓕᐊᔭᖏᓐᓂᒃ

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Inuktitut should be official language: Makivik president

Inuktitut should be an official language of Canada, according to Pita Aatami, president of Makivik Corp. Aatami made the call during a wide-ranging keynote speech Friday as part of the Northern Lights conference and trade show in Ottawa. “There are two official languages in Canada, French and English, as we all know,” he said. “Why…

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Cambridge Bay’s old arena reopens; new arena still on hold

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Kenn Harper to talk Fifth Thule Expedition in Ottawa

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Iqaluit museum contends with colonial past

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Iqaluit celebrates AWG competitors’ return

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Dozens of Iqaluit residents came out to celebrate athletes returning from the Arctic Winter Games Saturday. Residents and the families of athletes participated in a parade that begin at the Iqaluit square and ended at the Arctic Winter Games Arena, where there was also the opportunity for a meet-and-greet. The parade was previously scheduled to take place earlier this month but was rescheduled due to bad weather. Team Nunavut athletes won 52 medals at the 2023 Games, which took place in Wood Buffalo, Alta. (Photo by Meral Jamal)

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