Cars are parked outside Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit Monday as students return to class after two weeks of remote learning. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
Sewage problem temporarily closed Inuksuk High School; Nunavut government working with city on long-term fix
Updated Thursday, April 30 at 4:30 p.m. ET Students at Iqaluit’s Inuksuk High School are back in class Monday after sewage problems caused a two-week closure of the school.
At the Toonik Tyme elders garbage bag fashion show Friday in Iqaluit, Luuku Lucy Markoosie, right, was the first-place finisher and received a fox fur as a prize. Sarah Pootoogook, left, took second place and was awarded seal fur. The event was hosted by the City of Iqaluit at the elders qammaq. Toonik Tyme, the annual spring festival, continues over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Matilda Pinksen)
Jeetaloo Kakee, left, makes a move against Jaco Kudlualik during the Toonik Tyme checkers tournament Thursday at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit. Kakee went on to win the $500 prize for first place. The event was organized by 123Go! with support from the City of Iqaluit. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Five-time Olympic speedskater Stephen Dubois, left, and six-time Olympic speedskater Kim Boutin, right, meet with young skaters at Iqaluit’s Arctic Winter Games Arena on Wednesday. They are pictured with 12-year-olds Viivi Morrison-Mike, Hannah Didham and Eliyah Laird. The event was part of Toonik Tyme, which continues through Monday. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Mathew Pits Kilabuk calls a number during Toonik Tyme bingo hosted by the City of Iqaluit. The event was held at the Elders Qammaq on Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 70 bingo players competed for gift cards and camping equipment from the Arctic Survival Store. (Photo by Daron Letts)