The Keewatin Echo Archives
In January 1975: Many people in the Keewatin have heard rumours over the past couple of years about the possibility that some companies were planning to build a natural gas pipeline from the Arctic Islands that might pass through the Keewatin on its way South. The Polar Gas Project, the group studying the feasibility of a buried natural gas pipeline from the Arctic Islands, appointed Paul Knetchel responsible for talking with the communities. The 54th session of the Territorial Council will open January 10 in Yellowknife. This will be the last session for the present council. The Territorial government urges residents to respect archaeological sites. The Canadian Arctic Co-operative Federation Limited is entering its fourth year of providing services to its member Co-operatives throughout the Arctic.
Twelve new rental houses are under construction in Eskimo Point. Commissioner Hodgon announces assistance for establishing camps. 300 scientists from 10 countries visit the north. Buffalo season is shortened. Take a walk down memory lane with the the November 1974 issue of the Keewatin Echo. Eskimo Point looks forward to Anik service. Manik and Angmak attend Fire Chiefs conference. Take a walk down memory lane with the the November 1974 issue of the Keewatin Echo.
In the June and July 1974 issue of the Keewatin Echo:
A $61,000,000 project to upgrade airstrips in the Northwest Territories will begin this summer. Hugh Gram was named District Service Officer for the Keewatin Region. The federal government announced it will establish a Consumer Affairs Division within the Government’s Department of Public Services.
Coppermine’s Educational Advisory Committee is given responsibility for a cultural inclusion program. Fifty-three per cent of voters in Frobisher Bay’s Liquor plebiscite voted to keep the liquor store open. Identification cards for proving ones proof of age will be issued using polaroid equipment.
Nurses from the Northwest Territories met to adopt a constitution for the NWT Registered Nurses Association. John Maksagak of Cambridge Bay was named by the Board of Directors to be the President of the newly-formed Canadian Inuit (Eskimo) Cultural/Education Centre. The Board of Directors for the Inuit Cultural/Education Centre held its first meeting.
In May 1974: Wally Firth, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories sets up his office in Ottawa. He establishes three constituency offices in Cambridge Bay, Frobisher Bay and Tuktoyaktuk. Mr. Gilberg is appointed to act as the Superintendent of Education as the NWT government prepares to establish a district office in Rankin Inlet. The Department of Education purchases an Optacon machine to help a blind Sanikiluaq resident read. The number of applications for teaching positions drops by half and a liquor plebiscite is scheduled for Frobisher Bay. Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, the Hon. Jean Chretien, appoints new members to the Eskimo (Inuit) Arts Council. Inuit prepare to take part in the World Crafts Council gathering in Toronto along with representatives from 75 countries. Last but not least, schoolchildren delighted readers with their depictions of “Monsters in the Keewatin. “
Special Issue ... The contents and articles contained in this issue include: The Keewatin Alcohol Education Workshop, the Commissioner's Tour; Some problems faced by Eskimo Point remain same says Councillor Willy Adams; Native claim Inuit are more concerned about land and wild life ... Sees $10 on meat the size of his head.; Home Management Holds Workshop in Eskimo Point; General Meeting with Mr. G. Armstrong - Regional Director of Recreation; Sachs Vetos Summer Exploration; Sanikiluarmiut learn Math, English and Events; Dear Editor: Grandmother Used to Crawl Ahead of Dogs;
The latest addition to our Arviat archives is the November 1974 issue of the Keewatin Echo. It's available for readers to download and view by clicking here.
Eskimo Point hosts an Alcohol Education Workshop. A 'Garden of Flowers' is made for Ed Berthe and his wife, who are leaving the community. Rankin Inlet's 370s (houses) are being renovated, The Department of Education starts a recruiting drive for more teachers. A story about the Inuksuk, the Winkler kids visit and letters to the editor state that syllabics must not be removed. Story contest winners are announced, Eric Anoee writes about his childhood days, Dorothy Aglukark writes about being lost on the land and Luke Attannuaq describes the "Beauty of the Land."
Gary Nicol leaves Churchill and Ron Milligan arrives. Eskimo Point distributes 5 polar bear tags to hunters in the community. Through letters to the editor, Inuit of the Kivalliq region describe their experiences adjusting to a changing world. The newest addition to the Arviat archives is the November 1972 issue of the Keewatin Echo. It's available for readers to download and view.
A seminar on the standardization of Inuktitut syllabics leads to a number of recommendations, including new syllabic characters. The Army comes to Eskimo Point for Exercise Northern Rambler. Rankin Inlet gets a new school, Arviat and Baker Lake describe some of their economic development activities, Inuit children visit the south and Alice Suluk shares some delightful traditional Inuit tales.
Kivalliq residents concerned about their children going to school in Frobisher Bay visit to learn first-hand what it's really like to live there. Ski-doo races take place in Repulse Bay. Whale Cove celebrates Easter games and ski-doo races. What is family planning? Know your months -- Embryoed Caribou Season and Shedding Season. Paddy Gardiner visits Eskimo Point to teach a communications course and Bruce Taylor from CBC Churchill comes to instruct residents on how to make a good radio program. Arviat ladies learn to sew knit-wear material and a collection of letters to the Editor encourage Inuit to Write and to be proud of their culture. Polar Bear quotas and sport hunting are an issue of concern in Coral Harbour and residents of the Keewatin are encouraged to report oil spills and contamination on the land.
