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Pertussis outbreak declared over in Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet
November 6, 2025 The Department of Health is advising that the pertussis (whooping cough) outbreaks declared in Arctic Bay on July 25, 2025, and in Pond Inlet on June 20, 2025, have ended. Since July 2025 to present, no hospitalizations or deaths were reported for any confirmed cases in either community. Residents should be aware […]
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LMG – Boarding Homes Class Action
November 6, 2025 Attention Community Members! You are invited to a virtual presentation on the Boarding Homes Class Action for those placed by Canada into a family to attend school from Sept.1st, 1951 and June 30th, 1992. Community members will be able to ask questions in real time during the meeting. We will also be […]
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Public Engagement on the Mineral Resources Act Policy Intentions
October 29, 2025 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is developing regulations to bring the Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect and is seeking public feedback on the first set of policy intentions. These cover mineral resources administration (rules for exploration, development, and operation of mines), drill cores, and the removal of minerals. This […]
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GNWT releases What We Heard Report for proposed midwifery profession regulations under the Health and Social Services Professions Act
October 22, 2025 The What We Heard Report on proposed Midwifery Profession Regulations is now out. Between May 8 and June 12, 2025, midwives, Indigenous governments, partners, and the public were invited to share their feedback on the proposed changes. The proposed regulations would transition the regulation of the midwifery profession from the Midwifery Profession […]
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Fox tests positive for rabies in Arviat
October 22, 2025 The Department of Health is advising residents of Arviat that a fox suspected of being infected with rabies has tested positive. The fox made contact with dogs in the community on October 13, 2025. These dogs are currently under confinement. Due to the danger of rabies, the Department of Health advises all […]
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Nitsénhaienhs attending Iroquois Caucus in Akwesasne
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs David Diabo and Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo will be representing the community at the Iroquois Caucus General Assembly this week in Akwesasne Territory, ON. Items on the agenda include: ⦁ Trade and Commerce Protocol ⦁ Meeting with Grand Chief Constant Awashish, […]
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Tuberculosis update: progress toward eliminating TB in Nunavut
October 20, 2025 Nunavut is making steady progress toward the goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 thanks to community support and the partnership between the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI). NTI’s multi-year funding commitment has supported critical TB screening and prevention initiatives, ensuring communities have the tools, knowledge and local […]
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Possible rabies exposure due to fox activity in Arviat
October 14, 2025 The Department of Health advises Arviat residents that a fox acting abnormally was euthanized and will be sent for testing. This fox made contact with dogs, but there was no human contact. Due to the danger of rabies, the Department of Health advises all residents to be on the lookout for foxes in […]
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Progress Monitoring Committee Releases Annual Report
October 9, 2025 The committee monitoring implementation of the final report recommendations of the Mass Casualty Commission released its second annual progress report today, October 9. The Progress Monitoring Committee rated progress made over the past year in four areas: community safety and well-being, public health, policing reform and gender-based and intimate partner violence. “The […]
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Iqaluit Centennial Library hosts public discussion on Climate Change and the North with Gwynne Dyer
October 9, 2025 The Iqaluit Centennial Library invites the public to join Gwynne Dyer, an internationally renowned historian and independent journalist, for a public discussion on the topic: Climate Change and the North. Dyer has worked as a freelance journalist, broadcaster and lecturer on international affairs. He has been published by over 175 papers in over […]
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