Children are seen playing outside in Taloyoak in a file photo. Schools in the community closed for in-person learning on Thursday to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading. (Photo by Jonathan Nuss)
Over 3,300 laptops and tablets sent to Nunavut high schools to support remote learning
Updated on Friday, Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. Taloyoak is the second Nunavut community to see schools close this week, days after they reopened for in-class instruction.
A group of Arviat hunters came back to town with plenty of meat in their qamutiqs after a hunt on the weekend. Between them, six caribou were hunted on the outing, Tony Uluadluak, one of the hunters, said. (Photo by Tony Uluadluak)
Rankin Inlet elder Tommy Tudlik (right) received an award from the Inuit Heritage Trust for his work in promoting archeology and Inuit culture. The community’s mayor, Harry Towtongie (left), presented Tudlik with the award on Monday on behalf of the organization. On top of the plaque, the heritage trust gave Tudlik a $1,500 cheque and the hamlet council topped off the award with another $250. “Thank you for a lifetime of contribution and service to our community,” says a statement from the hamlet. (Photo courtesy of Darren Flynn)