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Ozempic shortage has disproportionate impact on N.W.T.’s Indigenous population – CBC
Nov 24, 2023 Territory has higher rates of Ozempic use than other jurisdictions, says N.W.T. medical director A global shortage of a drug used for Type 2 diabetes is being felt in the N.W.T. and could disproportionately affect Indigenous people. Ozempic has been in short supply in the N.W.T. since the early fall, with pharmacists scrambling […]
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1 dead as blizzard bears down on Kivalliq – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 23, 2023 Some in Rankin Inlet have been without power for more than 24 hours; wind gusts Wednesday break records A man in Arviat is dead and an unknown number of people remain without power as of midday Thursday, more than 24 hours into a blizzard that developed over several Nunavut communities on Wednesday. […]
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Plan for Yukon First Nations language education hopes to spark students’ striving for fluency – Yukon News
We Are Our Language plan was recently completed It’s about keeping an eye on the opportunities, not just the challenges for those hoping to inspire learners of Yukon First Nations languages. The revival of the languages was a key objective associated with the creation of the Yukon First Nation School Board in 2021. Language learning […]
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QIA conference opens with focus on owning, caring for dog teams – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 22, 2023 Earlier this month organization announced its Qimuksiqtiit pilot project will be permanent Qikiqtani Inuit Association’s regional Qimuksiqtiit conference kicked off Tuesday with participants from Nunavut and Nunavik focusing on the theme of “learning from each other,” at the Arqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre in Iqaluit. QIA wants to revitalize qimmiqaniq practices — […]
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Nunavut’s Health minister expresses optimism over Aqqusariaq treatment centre – Nunavut News
November 21, 2023 “Mental health and addictions pose huge challenges to many Nunavummiut throughout their lives,” Health Minister John Main said during the fall sitting of the legislative assembly. A repeated thread of discussion for MLAs during the late October/early November legislative sessions revolved around strategies for combatting these stigmatized illnesses that continue to plague […]
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GN to pay thousands in bonuses to keep health-care workers – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 20, 2023 Nurses in Nunavut’s most remote communities to get $19,500 annual salary top-up The Government of Nunavut is offering thousands of dollars in bonuses to its health-care employees and future hires — above what’s already included in its contract with unionized workers — in a bid to recruit and retain workers. In a […]
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Nunavummiuq recalls addictions struggle and journey to sobriety – Nunavut News
November 20, 2023 Like many people who struggle with addiction, there were many factors that went into Nunavummiuq Moses Totalik’s dark journey through substance abuse. It evolved following a breakup from his first major relationship. Suddenly, Totalik’s dabbling with alcohol and marijuana took a serious turn for the worse. Occasionally partaking socially morphed into increasing […]
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‘A ray of hope’ Nunavut’s Health minister expresses optimism over Aqqusariaq treatment centre and other initiatives – The Record
November 20, 2023 “Mental health and addictions pose huge challenges to many Nunavummiut throughout their lives,” Health Minister John Main said during the fall sitting of the legislative assembly. A repeated thread of discussion for MLAs during the late October/early November legislative sessions revolved around strategies for combatting these stigmatized illnesses that continue to plague […]
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Ottawa college comes north to train Sanikiluaq shelter workers – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 16, 2023 Hamlet’s shelter supervisor hopes training program will empower local women to ultimately run women’s shelter The Hamlet of Sanikiliuaq is partnering with Ottawa’s Algonquin College to train the first cohort of staff who will work at a women’s and children’s shelter that is slated to open in June 2024. The college began […]
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Dehcho Assembly moved again to early December – Cabin Radio
November 16, 2023 Last month, the 2023 Dehcho Annual Assembly was scheduled for the second week of December after a series of delays. Now, the event has moved again to December 4-7 in Fort Simpson, according to Grand Chief Herb Norwegian. “Since June we were trying to get our assembly off the ground. Of course, […]
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