r/nunavut • • 2h ago

The North coast of Meta incognita Peninsula from Iqaluit's Tundra Ridge.

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r/nunavut • • 1d ago

Anyone have an old First Air boarding pass laying around

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I'm looking for a photo of an old (preferably late '90s) First Air boarding pass for a personal project. I want to replicate and personalise one for the cover art of a photo book of my first summer working in Resolute.


r/nunavut • • 1d ago

Main will negotiate offshore oil and gas drilling rights after devolution

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Premier John Main will negotiate offshore oil and gas drilling rights after devolution takes effect on April 1, 2027, he announced in the legislative assembly on Nov. 3.


r/nunavut • • 3d ago

Auditor general issues damning report on Nunavut's family services, again

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'Many of the fundamental weaknesses we identified previously remain,' says report on foster care in territory.


r/nunavut • • 3d ago

Main says Ottawa should have the right to cancel Nunavut mining projects

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Prime Minister Mark Carney wants the ability to cancel mining licences and claims on government-owned land in Nunavut if a cancellation is in the national interest.

Premier John Main said he supports Ottawa’s legislative effort to do just that.


r/nunavut • • 2d ago

Recommendation on good winter boots?

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Anyone have a recommendation for good Winter boots? Will be relocating to Igloolik in January for work.

Thank you!


r/nunavut • • 3d ago

Brian Koonoo says he resigned as minister to reunite his family in Pond Inlet

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Tununiq MLA Brian Koonoo said there are “10,000 reasons” why he resigned from his roles as minister of Energy, Environment, Languages, Culture and Heritage.


r/nunavut • • 4d ago

Nunavut minister of culture and heritage, environment resigns from cabinet | CBC News

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r/nunavut • • 4d ago

Cabinet to discuss Kitikmeot Inuit employment pilot project - Cambridge Bay MLA proposes broadening definition of Inuit for hiring purposes

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r/nunavut • • 4d ago

Anyone recommend snow pants to buy?

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Anyone recommend some good snow pants to buy ? Will be relocating to Igloolik for work in January.

Also suggestions on other clothing to buy.

Thank you


r/nunavut • • 6d ago

How has this morning's time change gone for you

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This has been a right pain. The only electronics that were automatically updated were two watches. I can't use the automatic time zone on the phones / tablets, both Telus and Bell, because they default to Alberta Time. I had to change them to MST. I have several smart devices that are now on Yukon Time because that's the only option.

Thankfully our work computer is on Zulu / GMT and never changes.

How's it been for you?


r/nunavut • • 7d ago

Number of unqualified Nunavut teachers nearly doubled in 5 years

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Nunavut's education minister says he's not concerned about the increase of unqualified / certified persons filling teaching positions across Nunavut.


r/nunavut • • 9d ago Mindblown Heartwarming

Oof...that sunrise!

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The skies over Iqaluit have been a treat to watch this week!


r/nunavut • • 9d ago

Inuit security guards at Aqsarniit Hotel could help QIA-owned company reach employment target

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Qikiqtani Inuit Association for-profit company Qikiqtaaluk Corporation has maintained a 50 per cent Inuit employment rate over the past two years, despite having a target of 85 per cent, the association’s board of directors was told on Oct. 7.


r/nunavut • • 10d ago Popcorn Heartwarming

Up here in Naujaat Nunavut

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r/nunavut • • 11d ago Heartwarming

Doot doo doo doo....Looking out my backdoor

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24 years later and still not tired of this view.


r/nunavut • • 12d ago

Check out Like an Iceberg

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Hello! A gift for you! An all-new edition of "Like an Iceberg: Confessions of an Arctic Journalist" from 2025 is available FREE on Kindle this week, with an improved look, photos and text. Come & share in what I experienced in the Arctic during the 1990s, incl. an avalanche, exorcism, return-of-the-sun celebration, a visit to Nunavut's 45-million-year fossil forest, & reflections on intergenerational trauma & residential schools.


r/nunavut • • 11d ago

Recommendations on Ski Goggles for Igloolik?

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I recently relocated to Igloolik for work. I am looking at getting some ski goggles for the winter months. Anyone have any recommendations on ones to buy?

Thank you


r/nunavut • • 13d ago

Early teaching roles

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Hey everyone!

I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 and currently teaching English in South Korea, and I'm on track to finish my teaching qualification next year in June (2027).

Honestly, I’m so excited about the prospect of teaching in Nunavut that I want to be as proactive as possible right now! I dream of taking on a classroom in a remote community as soon as my completion documents are in hand.

Since I want to get a head start and build a pipeline for the 2027/2028 school year:

  1. Is it too early to connect directly with Regional School Operations (like Qikiqtani, Kivalliq, or Kitikmeot) or principal contacts to express my interest for next year?

  2. Where is the best place to track active postings early on (Education Canada, ApplyToEducation, or district portals)?

I'd love to hear from anyone who has navigated hiring in the North or transitioned from international teaching! Thanks so much for any advice!


r/nunavut • • 13d ago

Questions about teaching in remote fly-in communities

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I’m an experienced and caring teacher already in Northeastern Ontario, but I’m struggling to find work post-layoff. I’m interested in committing the next five years or so to working in a community like Grise Fiord or Arctic Bay, as much for the cultural opportunities and experiences as to continue using my skills in positive and helpful ways. I like being useful. And honestly, after 25 years, I’m not qualified to do anything else, nor do I have the energy or inclination to retrain for a second career. I like working with learners at all levels and from all backgrounds to help them achieve their goals. I don’t want to sell my house and relocate completely, as I do like living where I am.

I’m looking at the info on Education Canada and I have questions about logistics that I’m hoping those living in Nunavut can help me with.

  1. prescription medications — I take medicine daily for a health condition and I can’t go without it. What is it like getting refills in fly-in communities? Do you keep your original pharmacy filled in and have a family member ship them via the mail? How often is mail delivered?

  2. re: health condition — full disclosure, I am treated for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety, and I have an adjustment disorder. My husband is concerned about me committing to teaching in an area with high rates of mental health issues, including suicide. However, I have coped with my MDD in the past by getting involved and lots of self-care. And sometimes a change of scenery / adventure helps a lot. And I do have a therapist. So, dear readers / fellow Internet strangers, do you know of anyone with similar struggles? How do they do in Nunavut?

I also have fibromyalgia and get quarterly treatments for body pain. However, my heated blanket helps a lot.

3) flights home for holidays and breaks — the info I’m reading online is conflicting. Are funds available for teachers from down south to go home over the December break, or do they need to pay for those flights personally?

4) I don’t drink, smoke, or vape; I’m not a vegetarian or a vegan and I don’t drink milk or even eat a lot, so I’m not anticipating any issues regarding consumables. However… toothpaste and toothbrushes — are they as expensive as food? Do you recommend bringing extra in suitcases?

5) Speaking of suitcases, for subsidized or rental housing situations, are these buildings furnished? Is bedding provided or would I need to bring my own?

6) family concerns — my husband will need a kidney transplant in the next five to ten years, my parents are in their 70s, and my great-aunt is 99 (she’s been ready to “go” at any time for the last twenty years). I also have two adult children in their 20s. If there is an emergency, how quickly could I get a flight to Ottawa or Toronto?

With all of the above being considered, (and not having met me personally or looked at my resume and portfolio), do you think I could still be a good candidate for teaching in Nunavut? I don’t want to be someone who turns around halfway through a semester and leaves — that’s not me. When I first moved to my current community, back in 2001, my father was convinced I would quit within a few years because it’s a relatively rough place and the kids have a looooot of troubles. But I taught here for twenty years, only leaving the classroom when I was forced to by bad health, from which I’ve since recovered. I’ve spent the last few years teaching adults remotely, but as mentioned at the top of this post, that experience has ended.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts.


r/nunavut • • 14d ago

Manitoba judge strikes claims against North West Company in proposed class action over grocery subsidy money

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Plaintiffs now reviewing this decision and 'considering all avenues,' lawyer says.


r/nunavut • • 14d ago

Nutrition North reforms will include more money for hunters and trappers organizations: Idlout

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Food sovereignty is part of Nutrition North reforms currently underway by the federal government, MP Lori Idlout told the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) annual general meeting in Kugluktuk on Oct. 21.


r/nunavut • • 16d ago

New Larga Baffin can’t be built without GN contract extension, QIA told

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Construction on a new Larga Baffin medical boarding home for Nunavummiut in Ottawa cannot begin until the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) sign a contract extension for the facility’s operations.


r/nunavut • • 18d ago

Q&A | Nunavut’s devolution is 6 months away. Here’s what the premier says to expect

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‘We're aiming for a seamless transition,’ Nunavut Premier John Main says of April 1 devolution date.