Kivalliq News - Sept. 20, 2023 edition

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Shelton Nipisar and his group Amaqut came third place during the open square dance competition in Arviat during hamlet week Aug. 31. Mainaa Obszarski and Zack Shamee were the two youngest dancers in the group and also the leaders.

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The Amaqut group. From left to right are Mainaa Obszarski and Zack Shamee, Cassandra Kripanik and Tyler Obszarski, Ingret Obszarski and Shelton Nipisar and Jordan Aulatjut and Cheyenne Illungiayok-Amauyak.

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Amaqut dancers wow the crowd, which fills up the arena. Photo courtesy of Shelton Nipisar

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Windfarm takes centre stage in mine debates

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Katie, left, Trevor, Terri and Andrew Nordman, right, are joined by Sarah Ayaruak and Theresa Akerolik as they wait for more participants to join the Embrace Life Walk in Rankin Inlet in honour of suicide prevention day Saturday, Sept. 16. About a dozen more people showed up and the group walked around Williamson Lake. This coming weekend, Embrace Life will be hosting a feast and square dance at the community hall starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Stewart Burnett/

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Opportunity for artist residency in Winnipeg

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The Department of Culture and Heritage, in collaboration with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq is inviting Nunavut Inuit visual and media artists to apply for the Artist in Residency Program at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq, called the NunavutArtists@WAG-QAUMAJUQ Studio Residency Program 2023.

The NunavutArtists@WAG-QAUMAJUQ Artist in Residence Program 2023 is a four- week residency in Winnipeg starting Nov. 6.

The program is open to all Nunavut Inuit who are residents of Nunavut, stated a Government of Nunavut news release. The program intends to accommodate a wide array of mediums. Due to studio restrictions, the program is unable to accommodate stone carvers, stated the GN.

Selected artists will receive a $10,000 artist fee, per diem and accommodations within walking distance to the gallery. The program also covers round-trip travel costs from the artist’s home community to the WAG-Qaumajuq and any materials associated with workshops or other public events. The artists will have daily access to a studio space at WAG-Qaumajuq and to the gallery’s media arts equipment and facilities.

To apply, email pinnes@gov.nu.ca with the subject line ‘Studio Residency’.

The successful candidates will be selected by a committee of staff from GN, NTI and the WAG-Qaumajuq.

The application deadline is end of day Sept. 29.

Carbon credit payment issued, with more coming

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Nunavummiut received the first Nunavut Carbon Credit payment on Sept. 5 of this year, according to the Government of Nunavut.

The Nunavut Carbon Credit is a is a non-taxable payment from the GN designed to help Nunavummiut offset the price of carbon-based fuels.

The Nunavut Carbon Credit is a total of $308 per individual per year, paid as $77 every three months.

The next payment will be on Oct. 5 and payments will occur on a quarterly basis thereafter – on Jan. 5, April 5, July 5 and Oct. 5 in each year the credit is offered.

There is no application required. Nunavummiut who file their 2022 taxes will be immediately enrolled for the Nunavut Carbon Credit. Those who have not filed taxes but are eligible can update their personal information with the Canada Revenue Agency to ensure they receive this credit and any other benefits they may be entitled to.

Nunavummiut enrolled in direct deposit with the CRA will receive a payment directly to their bank account; otherwise, a cheque will be sent to the individual. Payments for children or dependents will be made to the tax filer who claims them on their tax return.

Nunavut Impact Review Board conducts hearing in Rankin Inlet

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative Rankin Inlet

Debates, presentations, questions and concerns were underway for a more-than-a-week-long meeting of the Nunavut Impact Review Board discussing Agnico Eagle’s application to extend the Meliadine gold mine.

Of chief concern for many was Agnico’s proposed windfarm, which would see three to five turbines installed in the first phase and up to 11 in total.

In Agnico Eagle’s presentation package, one bullet point reads, “Only viable option for Agnico Eagle is a windfarm,” in light of a green energy focus for the Government of Canada and requirement to reduce GHGs under Term and Condition 9 in its project certificate.

The extension, if it were to go through, proposes to extend the mine’s life by 11 years up to 2043.

“The construction and operation of the windfarm is the focus of most Government of Nunavut comments for this proposal,” wrote the GN in its presentation package.

In terms of positive benefits, the GN noted that the proposed project provides significant local employment and training opportunities for Nunavummiut, while the windfarm offers an opportunity for renewable energy and reducing on-site CO2 emissions.

But as for the windfarm, “this is the first time that Qamanirjuaq caribou will encounter wind turbines,” notes the GN, and “the effect on caribou from the proposed windfarm is unknown.”

The GN in its presentation package recommends a “more

cautious” turbine shutdown threshold of 10km instead of 5km for when caribou are nearby.

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc, in their presentation package, outlined some serious concerns about the windfarm proposal.

“NTI shares concerns expressed by Kivalliq HTOs and KIA (Kivalliq Inuit Association) regarding the potential impact of windfarms on barren-ground caribou behaviour and migration,” wrote the organization under its ‘impacts on caribou’ page.

“Given the sociocultural and economic value of the Qamanirjuaq herd to Kivalliq Inuit, and its importance to Inuit food security, NTI agrees with KIA and Kivalliq HTOs that our current lack of understanding of the impacts of the proposed winfarm on the behaviour and migration of Qamanirjuaq caribou creates a highe risk to the herd. NTI supports KIA and HTOs, particularly the KHTO, in their submissions regarding the significant and adverse potential impacts of the proposed windfarm on the Qamanirjuaq caribou herd.”

The organization’s comments go on to say the proposed windfarm could mean a “high risk” of impact to the herd and “significant impact” to Inuit harvesting and food security.

“AEM’s additional information does not sufficiently address potential impacts on Inuit harvesting rights from the proposed windfarm,” wrote NTI.

In conclusion, NTI wrote that AEM’s information provided does not fully address Inuit concerns and in some cases does not reflect or fully consider Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit.

“NTI welcomes AEM’s efforts to date but encourages AEM to seek alternatives that address the concerns expressed by Inuit,” wrote NTI.

The meetings were scheduled to run from Sept. 12 – 20, with community input sessions starting on the weekend.

As the Nunavut Impact Review Board meets with stakeholders and the community to discuss Agnico Eagle’s proposed Meliadine extension in Rankin Inlet, of chief concern for many is the proposed windfarm, which would see up to 11 turbines power the mine. Opponents are concerned about the effect the windfarm could have on caribou. Stewart Burnett/NNSL

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Baker Lake event brings community together

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Karen Yip has been involved in Baker Lake’s Festival by the Lake since its origins in 2015.

“We were interested in promoting healthy activities,” said Yip, now community wellness coordinator for Baker Lake, about the inspiration for the annual community celebration.

This year’s in the first weekend of September saw hundreds come out to enjoy days of activities, shows and games. Those included bouncy castles, jigging contests, magic shows, Sleepy the Clown, teen dances, face painting, fireworks and more.

“This year we were encouraging volunteerism,” said Yip. “We had some great help from the Junior Canadian Rangers. They just formed not too long ago and they were more than willing to come and help us out. That was really great because the volunteers were instrumental to making the festival happen.”

Their involvement was also an opportunity to provide some mentorship, said Yip, teaching the junior rangers about crowd control, inventory and security. The youth also entertained the community with some ranger drills.

“It was a great event,” said Yip. “We had entertainers come in, we had local people entertain us. It was a really great community-building event. We had lotos of participation from people in our community, and lots of fun for the kids.”

It was almost an international event, she said, with an entertainer coming all the way from Oklahoma for it.

“One of the highlights for me was we had Inuit throatsinging and drum dancing demonstrations,” said Yip.

Even Elders came up to dance.

“Some of the Elders you don’t see very often,” said Yip. “Some of the Elders have physical limitations and have challenges walking and things like that, but a lot of them got up there and it was really special.”

Charles Lauder, known as Sleepy the Clown, returned to Baker Lake for the second year in a row to participate.

“The energy and warmth of the children and people here is amazing and wonderful,” he said.

“A few faces I recognized from last year, gave it my all and crashed hard Monday night. Felt honoured to be a part of the community feast, sitting with the Elders and first time eating caribou.”

Every year, the festival has been different. Yip said it was her goal early on to provide entertainment that people didn’t see all the time. That was the inspiration behind “Nunavut’s first zipline” in 2017 and hot air balloons in other years. She was especially thankful for all the volunteer help, plus the showings of Inuit Broadcasting Corporation footage and 15 caribou for the feast.

“It’s been evolving,” said Yip, adding that the event was held off during the Covid years. “It was really nice this year to have so much help

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The community hall was absolutely packed for most of the weekend.

Sleepy the Clown because it enabled us to do so much more.”

Yip said the festival was made possible with the support of the hamlet,

Mr. Mark Cameron demonstrates his “bucketheads” routine with some volunteers from the crowd. Daniel Tapatai photo

Junior Canadian Rangers played an important role in this year’s Festival by the Lake, said Karen Yip. Daniel Tapatai photo

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Belugas in the bay

Rare moment makes adrenaline rush in Coral Harbour

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Residents said it was a remarkable sight to see as hunters leapt in their boats and stocked up on

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Boats whip around while residents watch the action. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Matoo

The community heads down to the bay to watch the excitement as hunters chase down the whales. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Matoo

Wesley Nakoolak and Ethan Matoo head out for the whales.

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A hunter prepares to harpoon a beluga as Lucy Ningeocheak livestreams the show. Photo courtesy of Lucy Ningeocheak

Action picks up as whales in the harbour bring everyone out.

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Some of the day’s bounty, as enjoyed by Lucy Ningeocheak. Photo courtesy of Lucy Ningeocheak

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Eva Kirkwa holds second annual memorial for late son Brandon

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative Rankin Inlet

For the second year in a row, a small group of loved ones set off balloons in memory of Brandon Suluk Kirkwa in Rankin Inlet Monday, Sept. 18.

“He passed away on this date two years ago, so every year I try to make a memorial for my late son Brandon,” said mother Eva Kirkwa after a short ceremony and release of the balloons.

“Until my last breath, that’s what I’m going to do. That’s what I want.”

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Brandon was 19 when he passed. Eva never expected to lose a child.

“The grieving comes and goes,” she said. “As a mother, it hits me any day or night. But to remember him every year, that’s my goal.”

He helped Eva raise her younger children.

“He was always there for me,” she said. “He helped everyone as he can. He was friendly and I don’t want that memory to fade away.”

Her advice: collect memories.

“Take pictures as much as you can,” said Eva. “Any little thing. It helps a lot to remember them. And when you miss them, you go through the pictures, that helps.”

A group gather to set off balloons in memory of Brandon Kirkwa. From left to right are Theresa Niakrok, Kaya Niakrok, Isaiah Leland, Eva Kirkwa, Kyra Shirley Kirkwa and Bernice Niakrok. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Balloons make their way skyward in memory of Rankin Inlet teen. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Shirley Kirkwa watches the balloons float away. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Brandon Kirkwa is seen here giving mother Eva Kirkwa flowers for Mother’s Day 2021. Photo courtesy of Eva Kirkwa

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ᐱᓕᕆᐊᓄᑦ ᐅᖃᐅᔾᔪᐃᓂᕐᒧᑦ/ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᔨ ᑮᓇᐅᔭᓕᐊᒃᓴᖅ ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᓕᒃ $100,780 – $114,378 ᓇᓗᓇᐃᒃᑯᑎ #: 05-507908 ᒪᑐᓂᐊᕐᑐᖅ: ᓯᑎᐱᕆ 29, 2023

ᐋᓐᓂᐊᖃᖕᓇᙱᑦᑐᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯ

ᐊᕕᒃᑐᖅᓯᒪᓂᒃᑯ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᕕᒃᒥ ᐱᓕᕆᔾᔪᑎᓕᕆᔨ ᑮᓇᐅᔭᓕᐊᒃᓴᖅ ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᓕᒃ $89,998 ᓇᓗᓇᐃᒃᑯᑎ #: 10-507589 ᒪᑐᓂᐊᕐᑐᖅ: ᐃᓄᖃᓕᕈᓂ ᑭᓯᐊᓂ ᐅᕗᖓ ᐱᓇᓱᐊᕈᓐᓇᖅᑐᑎᑦ: Department of Human Resources, Government of Nunavut P.O Box 460, Rankin Inlet Nunavut X0C 0G0. ᓱᑲᑦᑐᒃᑯᑦ: (867) 645-8097. ᐅᖄᓚᐅᑖ: (867) 645-8065 ᐊᑭᖃᖏᑦᑐᖅ: 1-800-933-3072 ᖃᕆᑕᐅᔭᒃᑯ: kivalliqhr@gov.nu ca

, ᖃᐅᔨᒋᕐᐊᕐᓗᒋᑦ ᖃᕆᑕᐅᔭᒃᑯᑦ ᐃᖃᓇᐃᔮᒃᓴᐃᑦ ᐃᓚᖏᑦ ᐱᕋᔭᒃᓯᒪᖏᑲᓗᐊᕐᒪᖔᑕ

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OPPORTUNITIES IN CAMBRIDGE BAY, NU

Nunavut Northern Allowance $20,891

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Director Kitikmeot Regional Operations

Starting Salary $121,953 - $174,219

Ref. #: 03-507940 Closing: October 6, 2023

Apply to:

Department of Human Resources, Government of Nunavut

P.O. Box 2377, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut X0B 0C0.

Fax: (867) 983-4041. Phone: (867) 983-4058.

Toll-free: 1-866-667-6624. E-mail: hrkitikmeot@gov.nu.ca

OPPORTUNITIES IN RANKIN INLET, NU

Nunavut Northern Allowance: $18,517

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Program Counselor/Facilitator

Starting Salary $100,780 - $114,378

Ref. #: 05-507908 Closing: September 29, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Regional Laboratory Technologist

Starting Salary $89,998

Ref. #: 10-507589 Closing: Open Until Filled

Apply to:

Department of Human Resources, Government of Nunavut

P.O. Box 460, Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C 0G0. Fax: (867) 645-8097. Phone: (867) 645-8065. Toll-free: 1-800-933-3072. E-mail: kivalliqhr@gov.nu.ca

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