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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”
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”
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”
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”
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