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Building better men

Noel Kaludjak spearheading men’s organization

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Kivalliq Local Journalism Initiative

Noel Kaludjak wants to build stronger family structures, reduce family violence and heal from the past – and to do that, he’s pursuing a new men’s organization.

“We are affected by our past,” said Kaludjak, originally born in Arviat, having lived in Whale Cove and now settled in Rankin Inlet.

“When we were moved into the communities, our lives changed. When they sent us to residential school, our lives changed. We need to get that back. It’s for my children, for my grandchildren, for my great grandchildren.”

Other men’s programs – like one he was involved with in Coral Harbour that started in 2009 – have largely fizzled out due to lack of funding or resources, he said. Kaludjak has been spending the last few years wondering how to create a strong and successful men’s group that has more longevity.

“I think possibly the only best way is to create a standalone

men’s organization, a society for men, run by men, operated by men,” said Kaludjak. “No outside rules, regulations.”

He’s starting with a board of several men, including repre sentation from different age groups and Elders. His intention would be to develop policies such as confidentiality for those meeting, plus training programs, on-the-land programs, tool-making classes and similar.

“There are so many men out there who have great ideas,” he said.

He has some men committed to the organization already, but he’s now on the hunt for someone who could work as secretary-treasurer, running the finances and creating pro posals for funding.

“That’s what we’re really looking for right now,” he said.

It’s not off the ground yet and it could be some time until the pieces come together. For now, Kaludjak is looking for interested men to help get plans in motion.

“We need to start somewhere,” he said. “I want to start in Rankin as a small organization first and let it grow from there.”

Anyone interested in helping can contact Kaludjak directly.

Alcohol prohibited for holidays

Baker Lake

Baker Lake’s municipal council announced through Facebook Dec. 3 that the community would be de clared a prohibited area from Dec. 18, 2022 through Jan. 6, 2023.

During that time, importing alcohol into the com munity is not allowed.

Fuel spill at Meadowbank

Baker Lake

A loaded fuel tanker rolled onto its side along the all-weather access road to Meadowbank mine at kilo metre 87, according to Agnico Eagle.

The tanker, owned and operated by a contractor, rolled at approximately 3:15 p.m. Nov. 28.

“The driver was not hurt during the incident but was preventively transported to the site clinic to be eval uated,” the mining company stated in a news release.

“The road was closed, and the emergency response process was initiated immediately. Emergency spill measures are being implemented by the Meadowbank Complex personnel and remediation actions are on going. At this time, no fuel has entered any freshwater body and the exact quantity of materials lost is being assessed. At the moment, it is estimated at 20,000 (litres).”

Federal and territorial authorities and the Kivalliq Inuit Association were notified of the incident. An analysis was being conducted to identify the cause of the spill.

Euthanized dog tests negative

Rankin

Inlet

A dog that was euthanized in Rankin Inlet due to rabies suspicion Nov. 23 has since tested negative for the virus, announced the Department of Health Dec. 2.

The dog had resided at one of the 10-plex units near the healing facility and was displaying symptoms of the virus when the bylaw department euthanized it.

Due to the danger of rabies, residents who may have had contact with this dog were advised at the time to be examined at the health centre.

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Aerial view of Agnico Eagle’s Amaruq satellite deposit and camp, part of the Meadowbank Complex and located 50 kilometres from the Meadowbank mine site in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. A fuel tanker rolled over and spilled approximately 20,000 litres at kilometer 87 of the all-weather access road. Photo courtesy of Mathieu Dupuis.

Noel Kaludjak is looking to start a men’s program that could even tually span the territory. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Filling up at the community feast

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Rankin Inlet

The Hamlet of Rankin Inlet and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. held a community feast at the recreation hall Thursday, Dec. 1.

A long line formed for the hot food being served, while others gath ered around for a bevy of traditional food in the centre of the room.

Agnico Eagle also used the event to award its 2022 charity ball grant funding. A total of $40,000 was

donated to several groups who applied. They include the following: $10,000 for the RCMP Christmas hamper program; $10,000 to the Rankin Inlet Toy Drive; $5,000 to the Kangiqliniq spay/ neuter clinic; $5,000 to the Rankin Inlet Youth Bas ketball Society; $5,000 to Rankin Inlet youth baseball; and $5,000 to Rankin Inlet Rock tournaments.

Marianne Kabluitok takes a plate full during the feast. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Country food fills the centre of the community hall. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Lucien Taleriktok dives into the country food available. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Knowing there are options

Performances and guidance combined in Baker Lake mental health week

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services

A training session in Iqaluit was all the inspiration needed for Dody Qiyuk, community mental coordinator for Baker Lake, to host a week of performances and community connections in her hometown.

“It’s important so that the community can know there is help and organizations are willing to help for mental issues or somebody to talk to,” said Qiyuk, who organized a week of performances and speakers from Nov. 21-25.

Speakers from the RCMP, justice officials and other orga nizations shared their advice for dealing with mental health issues and where people can turn, while performances from

local artists drew crowds to take in the show.

Qiyuk estimated there were more than 60 people each night – that’s about where she stopped counting.

“It was a week of events so the community of Baker Lake knows there are organizations here in Baker Lake that they can go to if they need help, for them to talk to somebody,” she said.

She got the idea from a training session in Iqaluit, where one of the speakers talked about Mental Health Week being held in November.

“She inspired me to do a mental health week,” said Qiyuk.

The first night saw local rapper Christian Tagoona perform, followed by throatsingers, drum dancers and Inuit-style beat boxer Nelson Tagoona also putting on a show.

Qiyuk said it could turn into an annual event in the future, as she heard positive responses from parents and children, who were glad to know there was so much help available.

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Rapper Christian Tagoona performs in Baker Lake. Photo courtesy of Abraham Tukuumiq

Nelson Tagoona, left, Jeannie Kalluk, Abraham Tukummiq, Rick Aningaat and Christian Tagoona gather for a photo during the mental health week activities in Baker Lake. Photo courtesy of Abraham Tukuumiq

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