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Housing, Arctic defence top of mind for Nunavummiut in federal election
Nunavummiut share their thoughts on what issues are front of mind for them in this federal election campaign.
Nunavut MLAs push for updates on water infrastructure projects
The Nunavut government is still in the early planning phase for new water treatment plants in Igloolik and Clyde River, MLAs heard Monday.
Nunavut MLAs query territorial government after trade war with U.S. kicks off
Nunavut’s finance minister says the territory is considering banning American companies from bidding on government contracts in the wake of the trade war with the United States.
Nunavut MLAs ask why elder mobility vans promised last fall are still parked
Some Nunavut MLAs are wondering why a fleet of elder mobility vans, promised several months ago to five communities by the premier, are not yet in use.
Questions about airport infrastructure fly in Nunavut legislature
One MLA expressed concern about the state of the airport in Igloolik, while another talked about the need for a longer run way at the airport in Chesterfield Inlet.
Revitalization of two Inuktut dialects discussed in Nunavut legislature
Two Nunavut MLAs asked questions about the revitalization of Inuktut dialects at the territory’s Legislative Assembly this week.
MLAs probe Nunavut's 'nation-building' projects as legislature resumes
Two Nunavut MLAs asked questions at the Legislative Assembly this week about infrastructure projects that – amid rising tensions between Canada and the U.S. – the territory's premier has described recently as "nation-building."
Two Nunavut mothers outline issues with Family Services' foster system
One mother says Family Services has been disrespectful to Inuit clients, and the other hasn't been in contact with her kids since they were taken. Both say their children suffered abuse while in the foster system.
Nunavut returns to Scotties after one-year absence
Nunavut is returning to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts after a one-year hiatus. A lack of available players and the closure of Iqaluit's curling rink, which was used as a backup set for the production of a TV show, caused Nunavut to withdraw last year.
Nunavut MLAs set to vote Wednesday on whether to oust Premier P.J. Akeeagok
Aivilik MLA Solomon Malliki issued a notice of a motion during Monday's sitting of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly that he plans to bring a motion to have Akeeagok removed from his position.