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Joint statement from Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister Sandy Silver on Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement
Dec 19, 2024 Premier Ranj Pillai and Minister of Finance Sandy Silver have issued the following joint statement: “This week, federal House Leader Karina Gould delivered an update on how Canada’s finances and economy are doing along with measures to address critical issues for Canadians in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement. Many of these issues […]
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Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators
December 19, 2024 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate: Allister Surette, for Nova Scotia Nancy Karetak-Lindell, for Nunavut Allister Surette is a respected leader and executive with over 30 years […]
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Update on Closing the Eagle Gold Mine Economic Gap
December 19, 2024 In the wake of the Eagle Gold Mine disaster, our community faced the brunt of the environmental and economic fall out. Immediately, NNDDC sprang into action by proactively connecting NND Citizens and NND Citizen owned businesses with economic opportunities within our network. On October 23, we met with NND Citizens in Mayo […]
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Karetak-Lindell named Nunavut’s new senator – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 19, 2024 Former MP for Nunavut is also a member of the Order of Canada Nancy Karetak-Lindell is Nunavut’s new senator, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday in a news release. Karetak-Lindell is a former Nunavut MP who was elected in 1997 and played an important role in negotiations that led to the establishment […]
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NWT launching new Indigenous Employment Policy – HRD America
Dec 19, 2024 The government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced a significant policy shift aimed at fostering equity and inclusion within its public service. The new Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) will replace the long-standing Affirmative Action Policy on March 31, 2025, marking a pivotal step in the territory’s reconciliation efforts. Set to take […]
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New book offers accounts from 60 Indigenous archaeologists – Cabin Radio
December 19, 2024 A new book featuring 60 Indigenous archaeologists from around the world includes a contribution from Tłı̨chǫ Government senior advisor John B Zoe. The book, Working as Indigenous Archaeologists, was published in September 30. It is edited by George Nicholas, former professor of archaeology at Simon Fraser University, and his longterm research partner […]
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Two confirmed cases of avian flu found in Nunavut seals – Nunatsiaq News
Dec 18, 2024 Infected animals found near Resolute Bay in October Cases of avian flu have been confirmed in two ringed seals near Resolute Bay. The Department of Health issued a public advisory about the discovery, made in October, on Dec. 13. The report follows a previously confirmed case involving a northern fulmar, or glaucous […]
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Christmas story hasn’t changed but context has, says Michael Shouldice – Nunavut News
December 18, 2024 ‘Inuit were redefining what it was to be an Inuk in a modern setting’ Michael Shouldice went to his first Christmas concert in Nunavut in Arviat (then the NWT) in 1976 and forged memories that will last a lifetime. Shouldice said over the years, midnight mass hasn’t changed that much, candlelight services […]
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Government of Yukon launches eighth intake of Housing Initiatives Fund
December 17, 2024 The Government of Yukon has opened applications for the eighth intake of the Housing Initiatives Fund. With a commitment of up to $4 million for two different funding streams, this initiative aims to support the development of new affordable housing units across the territory. The Housing Initiatives Fund supports shovel-ready, partner-led projects […]
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Iqaluit municipal workers ink new collective agreement – Nunatsiaq News
Nunavut Employees Union Local 06 membership includes water truck operators, firefighters other municipal workers Iqaluit municipal workers are welcoming new safety measures added to their new collective agreement. Nunavut Employees Union Local 06 — which includes the city’s water truck operators, firefighters, paramedics, mechanics, road workers and municipal workers — ratified the four-year deal Dec. […]
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