A Nunavut mother on life after daughter’s suicide
When we look at Nunavut’s suicide epidemic, we usually look at it from the outside and the tragic amount of people who kill themselves in Canada’s newest territory.
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APTN’s Kent Driscoll reviews Jordin Tootoo’s new book
APTN National News Jordin Tootoo is many things to many people. To the people of…
Debating a wine and beer store in Iqaluit: The pros
I’ve been in Iqaluit for 10 or 12 years now. I’m sorry for being late, I’ve been following the feeds, the social networking feeds, while being a parent at home, cooking and putting my son to bed. I was really moved by the things a lot of people said, and spoke about.
Debating a wine and beer store in Iqaluit: The cons
Good evening, I want to thank you for inviting us here, I’ll speak in English and I’m speaking on behalf of Noah Papatsie. My name is Noah Papatsie.
Iqaluit residents gather to discuss the pros and cons of a wine and beer store
The proposed outlet would be the first of its kind for Nunavut.
NDP MP says Aglukkaq ‘disgusting’ for question period heckling of national inquiry calls
NDP Carol Hughes says she still believes Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq was “disgusting” for heckling during a question period debate over the need for an inquiry into the high number of murdered and missing Indigenous women across the country.
Tanya Tagaq takes home Polaris Prize and speaks out against critics
The pride of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut brought home a huge award.
Status of Women’s ‘Action Plan’ inflated Aboriginal Affairs’ violence prevention project spending by $24.5 million
The Harper government has reduced funding for shelters in 41 First Nation communities by millions of dollars, according to a comparison between Aboriginal Affairs numbers and those contained in an “Action Plan” to fight violence against Indigenous women.
Iqaluit dump fire finally doused
After nearly four months, Iqaluit’s infamous dump fire has been doused.
