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Federal government to officially apologize for Dundas Harbour relocations in Nunavut
A long-awaited apology will be given by the federal government on Thursday, to Inuit families affected by the Dundas Harbour relocations in Nunavut nearly a century ago.
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.
Teacher charged with assaulting Nunavut student stands trial
Michelle Wolf was charged with one count of assault after an incident in a classroom at Sakku School in Coral Harbour in 2023.
Former NTI president appointed to lead external review of Nutrition North
The federal government is appointing former Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) president Aluki Kotierk to oversee an external review of the Nutrition North subsidy.
Canadian North being sold to Winnipeg-based company for $205M
Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation announced on Monday that it would be buying Canadian North for $205 million. The company promised the sale would mean better service to northern communities.
Wrong medication given, single-use syringes reused at Nunavut home where 2 youth died: report
Nunavut RCMP say they have found no criminality in the deaths of two young people at Naja Isabelle Home in Chesterfield Inlet.
Nunavut finance minister tables 2025-26 budget
Nunavut’s finance minister tabled a budget Monday that he said reflects the territory’s “unwavering commitment” to improving the lives and well-being of residents.
Saskies, share what will shape how you vote in the next federal election
We all vote for different reasons. We want to hear yours. Apply to share with CBC Saskatchewan why you feel so passionately about a particular issue.
North West Company accused of holding on to subsidy money in proposed class-action suit
A statement of claim filed before the Court of King’s Bench in Manitoba earlier this month calls the multinational Canadian grocery company with stores in northern Canada “outrageous” and “predatory” for not passing 100 per cent of a federal subsidy on to consumers like it’s supposed to.
Nunavut communities announce end of Inuit Child First program as deadline approaches
Nunavut communities are announcing the end of their administration of the Inuit Child First Imitative as they wait to hear whether the program will be extended beyond its March 31 end date.
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."
Northerners, what personal experience will shape how you vote in the next federal election? Share it here
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How to tune in to Canada Reads 2025: Watch, listen or stream the debates March 17-20
The debates will air on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books.
Nunavut MLAs back to work at legislature as winter sitting begins
Nunavut MLAs will be back in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, as the winter sitting gets underway. It will run for three weeks, until Mar. 11.
Inuit call on prime minister to step in as end to child funding program approaches
The head of Canada's national Inuit organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in to save a program that helps fund services for Inuit kids.
Nunavut athletes rack up 26 medals at 1st Avannaa Arctic Games in Greenland
The mayor of Ilulissat, Greenland, said he was “very happy” with how the games drew 70 athletes from around Greenland, Alaska, Nunavut and Nunavik to his small town.
IDEAS AFTERNOON
'So much more to learn:' Inuk rights defender Aaju Peter on becoming a student again
When Aaju Peter was a child she was sent away from her Inuk community to learn the ways of the West, losing her language and culture. In Iqaluit half a century later, she has become a teacher of both Inuktitut and traditional skills, and now simultaneously once again a student.
Family of researcher who died in Nunavut want investigation report released: privacy commissioner
Nunavut’s privacy commissioner says the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission should release an investigation report into the death of a University of Alberta researcher who had been doing field work near Grise Fiord, Nunavut.
'Really fast and really skilled': Nunavut Fury empowers girls at Rankin Inlet hockey camp
Maxwell Joy, the director of programs for the Nunavut Fury Hockey Association, said the new non-profit aims to “change the game” for girls hockey in Nunavut. A recent hockey camp in Rankin Inlet is one example of how it's doing that.
Teacher resignations in Naujaat, Nunavut, leaving vacancies at high school, raising concerns
A number of teachers have resigned in Naujaat, Nunavut, leaving half of the positions at the community's high school unfilled.
Nunavut man found not guilty of murder in St. John's jury trial
Patrick Sulurayok, 34, was accused of killing Bernard Otuk on June 22, 2021.
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health-care workers
Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant women to make a tough choice: have a safe birth or ensure the kids they already have are properly cared for.
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Study finds northern prisons lack abortion and contraception policies
Northern governments say all inmates have the opportunity to access reproductive health services, but some researchers and advocates say clearer policies are needed to reduce barriers.
Moving rotor killed helicopter passenger in Nunavut last spring, investigation finds
A man killed in Nunavut last April by a spinning helicopter tail rotor was a frequent flyer who had been warned about the risks during previous flights, transport officials said Wednesday.
Lawyers make final arguments at murder trial of Nunavut man in St. John's
Patrick Sulurayok is accused of killing Bernard Otuk in June 2021