The Government of Nunavut says it has explored options for separate isolation facilities for people who tested positive for COVID-19 in Nunavut. Currently the territory has 14 active cases reported in Arviat since March 04. In a news release premier Joe Savikataaq says “I know how hard you’re working & how difficult it has been.Continue reading “Government of Nunavut questions putting people with COVID19 in hotels”
Author Archives: KONEK PRODUCTIONS
“We need help” Young artist raps about realities faced by Inuit
It’s been more than a 100 days since the community of Arviat went into strict lockdown – Young people like Ted Thompson are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of COVI19. The 19 year wasted no time and used the stay-at-home order to write a song about some issues faced by Inuit. TheContinue reading ““We need help” Young artist raps about realities faced by Inuit”
Inuit myth on Northern Lights
As an Inuk child who grew up in the 90’s, it was scary to see northern lights at night time, especially if you’re walking home alone in the dark. Imagine walking behind people’s backyards where there is no light, unpaved snow and nobody around because, well it’s late at night. In Arviat where I grewContinue reading “Inuit myth on Northern Lights”
“it means power” An Inuk woman going viral 70 years later
Helen Konek is 88 years old now and living in a elders home in Arviat – she has dementia but knows enough to remember family names and some stories of her life in the past. This particular photo of her went viral on Twitter, with 28 million views, 50 thousand retweets and 500 thousand likes.Continue reading ““it means power” An Inuk woman going viral 70 years later”
-52 windchill Yellowknife is cold
Yellowknife is so cold today that you can see the extreme cold and because the city of 20 thousand is in the centre of 2 territories Yukon and Nunavut, and so far from the sea it’s much colder than those closer to the sea. Because the air is dry without any moisture in the airContinue reading “-52 windchill Yellowknife is cold”
“Lack of housing keeps COVID in Arviat… Don’t blame the people of Arviat” says Nunavut MP
Member of Parliament for Nunavut Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says she spoke to the mayor Arviat Joe Savikataaq Jr after a local state of emergency was declared by the hamlet. Qaqqaq asked how she could show support the community of 2800 during the state of emergency. Mayor Joe Jr says his priority for his community is toContinue reading ““Lack of housing keeps COVID in Arviat… Don’t blame the people of Arviat” says Nunavut MP”
What Local State of Emergency means in Arviat
February 23, 2021 The hamlet of Arviat, Nunavut has declared a local state of emergency to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mayor Joe Savikataaq, JR announced on the local radio on February 23. The hamlet is allowed to act or take any means necessary to their state of emergency – The local state of emergencyContinue reading “What Local State of Emergency means in Arviat”
Konek Productions 