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New liquor restriction system in Kugluktuk
06 September 2022 New liquor restrictions are now in effect in Kugluktuk as a result of the liquor plebiscite held on May 16, 2022. If you live in or travel to Kugluktuk, the following restrictions apply. The new limit per person for each two-week period for importing or purchasing is: 1.775 liters (60 ounces) of […]
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Read MoreYukoners affected by 2022 flooding can apply for flood relief
25/08/2022 Today, the Government of Yukon launched the 2022 Flood Relief program to help residents pay for damages to their property and possessions caused by this year’s flooding. Residents from the following locations can apply to the 2022 Flood Relief Program: Carmacks, Cowley Creek, Dawson, Fox Lake, Ibex Valley, Lake Laberge, Liard, McConnell Lake, Old […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory: Government of Canada announces investments in the Arctic
From: Canadian Coast Guard Media advisory Rankin Inlet, Nunavut – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will share details about significant investments in the Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic maritime incident response capacity, and the charting of Arctic waters by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 […]
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Read MoreGN seeking contract liquor and cannabis inspectors
21 July 2022 Public Service Announcement GN seeking part-time contract liquor and cannabis inspectors The Department of Finance is seeking part-time liquor and cannabis inspectors on a contract basis in Cambridge Bay, Iqaluit and Kinngait. Liquor and cannabis inspectors ensure licensed premises and special occasion permit holders comply with the provisions of Nunavut’s Liquor Act, […]
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Read MoreFunding available to support First Nations’ attendance at the Papal visit to Canada
20/07/2022 The Government of Yukon is offering $180,000 in funding to support eligible Yukon First Nations and transboundary Indigenous governments and groups who wish to send a delegation to attend the Papal visit to Canada later this month. Pope Francis will travel to Alberta, Quebec and Nunavut from July 24 to 29, 2022. It is […]
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Read MoreCall for funding applications for NULC Ujjiqsuqta / Let’s Be Aware campaign
18 July 2022 The Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NULC) is now accepting proposals for the new Ujjiqsuqta Community Initiatives program, which includes three funding streams: the Ujjiqsuqta Social Responsibility Initiatives Contribution, the Ujjiqsuqta Safe and Sober Graduation Grant and the Ujjiqsuqta Health and Wellness Support Grant. Funding will be provided to individuals and organizations […]
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Read MoreGNWT Announces Approach to Disaster Assistance in Hay River and K’atlodeeche First Nation
June 28, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced how it will approach its disaster assistance to residents, small businesses, and local authorities in the Town of Hay River (THR) and on the K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) reserve. Both communities experienced significant damage and/or loss caused by the 2022 spring flood. Due […]
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Read MoreQIA Opens COVID-19 Community Hunt Program for Applications
Kinngait, Nunavut, June 3, 2022 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is accepting applications for the COVID-19 Community Hunt Program (C-CHP) This is the third round of specific funding made available through the Government of Canada’s Indigenous Community Support Fund. A one-time, $2,000 contribution, per eligible applicant, is available through the C-CHP initiative. This program […]
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Read MoreKakivak Association Provides Premium Pay Benefits for Inuit Childcare Staff
June 1, 2022 This month Kakivak Association will be providing premium pay to 196 Inuit employees at 17 childcare centres in the Qikiqtani Region. The Kakivak Association Board of Directors acknowledges the challenges that the childcare staff faced with unpredictable work schedules due to changing lockdown restrictions during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Childcare staff also had […]
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Read MoreThe CIB commits $80 million towards New Atlin Hydroelectricity Expansion Project
Jun 01, 2022 Atlin – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), in partnership with Tlingit Homeland Energy Limited Partnership, has committed $80 million towards the Atlin Hydroelectricity Expansion project. The Tlingit Homeland Energy Limited Partnership is fully owned by the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. The expansion project is comprised of a new 9.2 megawatt hydroelectric […]
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