Commissioner Edna Elias and Premier Eva Aariak today released the following statement:
“Today marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. This occasion of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is a time for Nunavummiut, and indeed all Canadians, to celebrate the contributions of our head of state and to reflect on our territory and nation's growth during her reign." Commissioner Elias said. “We are especially proud of the Queen’s visits to Nunavut and the north during her reign.”
(IQALUIT, Nunavut – February 3, 2012) – The Government of Nunavut is saddened by Newmont Mining Corporation’s decision to put mineral development activities on hold at the Hope Bay Project.
2012 marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada.
OTTAWA, Ontario (February 2, 2012) – Concerns over the effects Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, would have on Nunavut were addressed today in the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 2, 2012) Today on Parliament Hill, Members of Parliament and Senators were presented with made-in-Nunavut sealskin pins to wear in support of the sealing industry. This event was held in conjunction with the Northern Lights Trade Show, which is being held at the Ottawa Convention Centre.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 30, 2012) —The federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety recently wrapped up their annual meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 19, 2012) – Air Greenland today announced the opening of an airlink between Iqaluit and Nuuk, Greenland that is scheduled to start June 22, 2012.
Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, January 10, 2012 – A new airport terminal building opened today in Qikiqtarjuaq thanks to a joint investment of over $4 million by the governments of Canada and Nunavut through the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund.
Today we received a visit from Mr. Donald Bobiash. He is currently Director-General for Africa at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
Premier Eva Aariak today released the following statement:
I would like to offer Nellie Kusugak and the entire family of Jose Kusugak my warmest congratulations on Jose’s posthumous appointment to the Order of Nunavut.
As an educator, and as a leader, Jose communicated a powerful message on behalf of Nunavummiut, ultimately helping to create our territory, and inspiring pride in those who live here. The impact of Jose’s contributions to Nunavut will live well beyond his own life.
The Order of Nunavut is the highest honour of Nunavut and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations or medals conferred by the Government of Nunavut.
