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QIA outlines COVID-19 supports in Clyde River
Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 22, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s (QIA) initiative to help alleviate food insecurity and to support isolation efforts for communities affected by COVID-19 continues with a food voucher program in Clyde River. QIA, in partnership with The North West Company LP, will be delivering food vouchers valued at $250 to Qikiqtani […]
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No change to public health measures in Pond Inlet
Iqaluit, Nunavut (February 18, 2022) – Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, announced today that public health restrictions in Pond Inlet will not be eased on Monday, February 21 as previously announced. “Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Pond Inlet this week, it is not safe to change public health measures […]
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Nunavut extends Public Health Emergency
Iqaluit, Nunavut (February 17, 2022) – Nunavut’s Minister of Health, John Main, has extended the territory’s public health emergency until March 3, 2022. All existing measures under the public health emergency order remain in effect. Symptoms of COVID-19 include a runny nose, fever, cough, sore throat or difficulty breathing. Nunavummiut are reminded to practice physical […]
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Nunavut’s active COVID-19 case count falls to 362 – Nunatsiaq News
Feb 17, 2022 Current wave has spurred 1 death and 22 hospitalizations There are 362 COVID-19 active cases in Nunavut, down 35 cases from Wednesday, according to Premier P.J. Akeeagok. Akeeagok released the latest numbers on Twitter. The communities with the most cases are Iqaluit with 109, Rankin Inlet with 49, Igloolik with 38 and […]
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NTI Distributing 10,600 Antigen Tests to Nunavut Daycares and Elders’ Homes
(February 16, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) COVID-19 programs are evolving to adapt to new technologies and needs. Depending on weather conditions, 6,300 Artron COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests will be arriving in Rankin Inlet today. These tests will be distributed to Nunavut daycares to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among young […]
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Mental Wellness Summit sparks momentum for real change
More than 550 participants from across the Yukon and Canada tuned into phase one of the Yukon government’s Mental Wellness Summit, hosted virtually on Monday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Presenters at the Summit discussed mental wellness topics such as prevention, treatment, support services and aftercare, while also sharing a variety of harm […]
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State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife Extended
February 16, 2022 The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act. The extension continues through March 2, 2022. This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter […]
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COVID-19 GN Update – February 15, 2022
And a special greeting to all the Elders watching. As of this morning Nunavut has 352 positive cases of COVID-19. We have active cases in 16 communities – the reported numbers are: One in Arctic Bay 18 in Arviat, 12 in Baker Lake, 15 in Cambridge Bay, Zero in Chesterfield Inlet, Nine in Coral Harbour, […]
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Fort McPherson navigates COVID-19 outbreak with traditional foods, online language activities – CBC
Feb 16, 2022 Community members in Fort McPherson are staying busy and keeping isolating residents well fed As Fort McPherson grapples with a large outbreak of COVID-19 for the first time in the pandemic, those isolating have been able to take comfort in something familiar, traditional foods. “Our people really share the food,” said Mary Taya, an elder […]
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QIA outlines COVID-19 supports in Arctic Bay
Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 15, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s (QIA) initiative to help alleviate food insecurity and to support isolation efforts for communities affected by COVID-19 continues with a food voucher program in Arctic Bay. QIA, in partnership with Arctic Co-Op Ltd, will be delivering food vouchers valued at $250 to Qikiqtani Inuit in […]
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