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Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated reaffirm joint commitment to fight against tuberculosis in Nunavut
24 March 2023 Today, Nunavut Health Minister John Main and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) President Aluki Kotierk released the following joint statement. “In recognition of World TB Day, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and NTI are speaking with one voice to reiterate a collaborative commitment to the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) in Nunavut. Last year, […]
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World Tuberculosis Day
24 March 2023 March 24 is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day. Each year, the Department of Health recognizes World TB Day as part of its continuous efforts to raise awareness. This year’s World TB Day theme – Yes! We can End TB – is a message of hope and a call to action. TB remains an […]
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New Research Chair in Climate Change Adaptation appointed at Aurora College
INUVIK, NT – Aurora College has appointed Dr. Garfield Giff to the position of Research Chair, Climate Change Adaptation. He will be based at the Western Arctic Research Centre (WARC) in Inuvik. Dr. Giff holds a doctoral degree in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He is an applied researcher with […]
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Have your say on Jean Marie River/Redknife River projects
March 23, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to provide feedback on two highway infrastructure projects: the replacement of the Jean Marie River bridge and the removal of existing culverts and new bridge construction at Redknife River. The Jean Marie River Bridge – located on highway 1 approximately 65 km […]
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Mountain Province Diamonds Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2022 Results
TORONTO and NEW YORK, March 22, 2023– Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (“Mountain Province”, or the “Company”) (TSX: MPVD) (OTCQX: MPVD) today announces its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter (“the Quarter” or “Q4 2022”) and the full year ended December 31, 2022 (“FY 2022”). All figures are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise […]
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GNWT releases follow-up report on the overall well-being of residents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 20, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its latest Social Indicators COVID-19 Pandemic report. The report examines the potential social impacts of health measures taken to protect against COVID-19. Highlights of the report’s findings include: The number of visits related to anxiety fell in 2022, but remain higher than they were […]
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2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey
21 March 2023 The 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey (IPS), conducted by Statistics Canada, is currently in collection and the Government of Nunavut is encouraging Nunavut Inuit to participate. Topics of the survey include employment and unemployment, educational background, skills and training, health, and language, as well as questions about interest in and preparedness for government […]
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Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation will harvest opportunities with a full-scale oyster farm in Pomquet Harbour
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Investments in fishery scale-up will help the community generate training, jobs and revenue March 21, 2023 Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation has a deeply rooted connection to the nearby water and its resources. With a name that means “by the bay,” the Mi’kmaw of Paqtnkek have fished Pomquet Harbour as a source […]
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Large spill within Diavik containment pond; no release into the environment
Diavik Diamond Mine (March 21, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been made aware of a “mine-impacted water” spill at the Diavik Diamond Mine, located 300km northeast of Yellowknife. Diavik reported a spill of 450,000 cubic metres of water used in mining operations on March 16th, 2023. The spill was caused […]
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UNPFII New York Arctic Indigenous Film Side Event
Mar 20, 2023 The American-Scandinavian Foundation/Scandinavia House is honored to host and present the Arctic Indigenous Film Event: Climate Action – Future Change on April 21 and 22, 2023. The event is organized by the Arctic Indigenous Film Foundation, Film.Gl-Greenland Film Makers, and the University of the Arctic (UArctic). This two day event will consist […]
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