Government and Politics
Premier welcomes new Minister Monica Ell to Nunavut Cabinet
Written by Government of NunavutIQALUIT, Nunavut (May 4, 2026) - Premier Eva Aariak today welcomed the Hon. Monica Ell to the Nunavut cabinet. Ms. Ell was sworn-in this morning as the eighth member of cabinet at the Nunavut Legislature.
Innait Inuksiutilirijiit certification supports learning in Nunavut schools
Written by Department of Education, Government of NunavutIQALUIT, Nunavut (April 25, 2026) – Today in Igloolik, 15 Elders have been certified as Innait Inuksiutilirijiit in Nunavut schools, acknowledging their skills, knowledge and abilities as an integral part of education in Nunavut.
Four Top Canadian Universities Sign Joint MOU with Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic Colleges
Written by Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic CollegesWhitehorse, YT – Students attending college in Canada’s three northern territories will soon have greater opportunities to further their studies at other universities. That’s because of a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today in Yellowknife, NWT between Yukon, Aurora and Nunavut Arctic Colleges and Dalhousie University, University of Laval, University of Alberta and University of Ottawa.
Nunavut and Agnico-Eagle sign MOU that maximizes opportunities for Kivalliq youth
Written by Government of Nunavut and Agnico-Eagle MinesIQALUIT, Nunavut (April 18, 2026) – The Government of Nunavut’s (GN) Department of Education and Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to maximize the capacity of Inuit youth in pursuing skilled trades and professional careers.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals presented in Pangnirtung
Written by The Government of NunavutPremier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to two Nunavummiut – Jenna Kilabuk and Jaco Isulutak, both from Pangnirtung, are being recognized for their individual contributions to the well-being of Nunavummiut and Nunavut.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and Commissioner’s Awards Presented in Arctic Bay
Written by The Commissioner of NunavutOn March 27, the Honourable Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Lieutenant Frank May of Arctic Bay.
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation – Kimmirut
Written by The Government of NunavutPremier Eva Aariak is pleased to announce the Government of Nunavut’s presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to Sandy Akavak of Kimmirut.
I have been homesick a lot of times here in Peru, times when I just feel like quitting and going home because I miss my family and friends. But what keeps me going is how I notice myself one more time stronger when I challenge myself.
Yesterday, we were climbing a mountain here in Palca, Peru and a lot of times we felt like quitting because the mountain kept getting higher and higher as we were going up. But what kept us going is our teamwork and hope to reach the top.
We made it to the top and I felt like a million dollars because it was beautiful up there and more importantly even when our supervisors felt like quitting we kept going and supported each other.
Pond Inlet celebrates completion of new arena
Written by The Governments of Canada and NunavutPond Inlet, Nunavut, March 23, 2026 – Residents of Pond Inlet now have more opportunities to get active thanks to the recent completion of a new community sports arena.
Nunavut Premier Aariak meets with Alberta Premier Redford
Written by Hon. Eva Aariak, Premier of Nunavut(Edmonton, ALBERTA) - Premier Eva Aariak released the following statement:
“I was very pleased to meet with Premier Redford yesterday in Edmonton and provide my support for the Premier’s efforts to create momentum for a Canadian energy strategy.
