February 14, 2013 is International Book Giving Day. Share your love for literacy by donating your old or unwanted books to a child, family, school or local library.
It's not often youth get an opportunity to participate in scientific research that is, quite literally, out of this world. It's an opportunity 14-year-old Ethan Tassiuk of Arviat, Nunavut is really looking forward to.
Inuit Qaujisarvingat, along with the Walter Duncan Gordon Foundation and the Munk School of Global Affairs, have worked to produce a paper series and also a series of video documentaries which capture the Inuit Perspectives of Arctic Security, Sovereignty, and Patriotism.
RANKIN INLET, Nunavut (January 25, 2013) – The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Justice is pleased to officially open the Rankin Inlet Healing Facility, the first of its kind in the Kivalliq region.
ARVIAT, NU (January 28, 2013) – Residents of Arviat celebrated the official opening of their new ice surface at the Arviat Arena during the Jon Lindell Memorial Hockey Tournament this past weekend.
The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Culture and Heritage is inviting Nunavummiut to celebrate Inuit Language Week February 18-22, 2013 (ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖓᓄᑦ ᐱᓇᓱᐊᕈᓯᖅ ᕖᕝᕗᐊᓕ 18 – 22, 2013).
Monica Ell, Minister responsible for Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council, released the following statement:
“January 27 was a landmark in Canadian political history. Eighty-seven per cent of Canadians now have a female Premier leading their province or territory, as a result of the Ontario Liberal convention electing Kathleen Wynne to replace Premier Dalton McGuinty.
APPLY NOW to Nunavut Arctic College! Have you ever thought of taking Nunavut Arctic College Programs? Below is a list of programs that you can apply for to start in the fall. The Nunavut Arctic College application deadline is May 15, 2013 and the Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students deadline is July 15, 2013.
Commissioner Edna Elias and Premier Eva Aariak, back row, presented five Taloyoak residents with awards on January 14, 2013. A Commissioner’s Humanitarian Award was given to Isaac Panigaya, front row centre, and Diamond Jubilee medals were presented to the remainder of the front row from left to right: Dennis Lyall, James Eetoolook, Gina Pizzo-Lyall and Charlie Lyall.
Premier Eva Aariak, third from the left, and Commissioner Edna Elias, last on the right, presented three residents of Gjoa Haven with Diamond Jubilee medals on January 13, 2013. Recipients George Porter (fourth from right), Elizabeth Anavilok (third from right) and Miriam Aglukkaq (second from right) received the medals for their contributions to their communities.