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Media advisory: Government of Canada recognizes the National Historic Significance of Hay River Missions
From: Parks Canada August 13, 2018 Hay River Reserve, Northwest Territories Parks Canada Representatives from Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will take part in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the Hay River Missions National Historic […]
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Paddlers embraced by elders after 35-day canoe trip from Yellowknife to Nunavut – CBC
Adventurers bond with Inuit elders in a chance encounter near Gjoa Haven, Nunavut Aug 12, 2018 As Frank Wolf and Ryan Bougie reached the finish line of their 1,800-kilometre canoe trip from Yellowknife to Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, they were greeted with a pleasant surprise — a kind, elderly couple camping out on the land. It […]
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Beluga backlash: Inuit father faces critics after sharing photo of whale harvest – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 10, 2018 RANKIN INLET, Nunavut _ An Inuit father who posted a photo on Twitter expressing pride in his son’s first beluga whale harvest says he’s received a lot of online backlash from people who don’t understand life in the North. When someone harvests a whale in Rankin Inlet it’s a celebration […]
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Cruise ship market pops up in Iqaluit featuring cheaper gift ideas – APTN News
August 8, 2018 Nunavut’s capital has found a way to cater to cruise ship passengers looking for a souvenir to take home with them. A pop-up market featuring gifts that are on the less expensive side of things seem to fit the bill with people passing through Iqaluit. Read More: http://aptnnews.ca/2018/08/08/cruise-ship-market-pops-up-in-iqaluit-featuring-cheaper-gift-ideas/
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Media advisory: Parks Canada invites media to visit wreck of HMS Erebus
From: Parks Canada August 8, 2018 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada Parks Canada is pleased to announce an opportunity for media to visit the wreck of HMS Erebus during one of the largest and most important underwater archaeological undertakings in Canadian history. The trip will include the opportunity to witness the archeological work on HMS Erebus […]
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2015 Minto Mine Socio-Economic Monitoring Report released
August 07, 2018 Joint news release with Selkirk First Nation and Minto Explorations Ltd. Selkirk First Nation, Minto Explorations Ltd. and the Government of Yukon today released the Minto Mine Socio-Economic Monitoring Program’s 2015 Annual Report. This Annual Report provides baseline information and trends from the start of the mine’s life in 2005 until the […]
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Google Earth Voyager story highlights Indigenous cultural heritage – Canadian Geographic
Canadian Geographic Education offers a new multimedia educational resource centred on Indigenous content August 7, 2018 Canadian Geographic Education has launched its fourth Google Earth Voyager story, focusing on the cultural practices of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The latest in a series that has previously featured Canada’s original place names and examined the dark history […]
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For northern museums, exhibits of Indigenous art are increasingly community efforts – Nunatsiaq News
August 03, 2018 Indigenous curators can provide the extra details for museum exhibits that otherwise would be lost without their interpretation You don’t have to search hard to find Indigenous art in the world’s museums. Often, you can even find it in the world’s art museums. But, no matter where it is placed, finding exhibitions […]
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NU Government: Call for proposals – Women’s empowerment initiatives
August 02, 2018 The Department of Family Services is accepting applications for community-based projects that promote women’s empowerment in Nunavut. Projects must take place between October 15, 2018 and March 31, 2019. Community-based, non-profit organizations, municipal corporations or individuals can apply to receive funding under the following categories: Leadership skills. Employment. Economic self-sufficiency. Wellness. Self-reliance. […]
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Tlicho community gathers at Whitebeach Point for cultural celebration – CBC
Aug 02, 2018 Whitebeach Point difficult to access; Tlicho gov’t wants to give opportunity for ‘people to get out there’ A Tlicho community gathering at Whitebeach Point is celebrating Tlicho culture by helping the community connect to the land. Other communities have on-the-land camps where people gather to share traditional meals, stories, and teachings, said […]
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