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Arctic Security Working Group meets in Iqaluit

Around 150 delegates meet in-person and virtually to discuss safety in the

Rankin Inlet grads celebrate the next step

The five graduates of Nunavut Arctic College’s social service worker program in Cambridge Bay received their diplomas during a convocation ceremony at the Kitikmeot Campus on June 2. They are, from left, Karen Nanook of Taloyoak, Kelly Lear of Cambridge Bay, Chanese Nakoyak of Cambridge Bay, Nellie Hogaluk of Cambridge Bay and Presley Taylor of Cambridge Bay.

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Premier, ministers invited to witness concerns

Chesterfield Inlet

Rankin Inlet North – Chesterfield Inlet

MLA Alexander Sammurtok used a member’s statement in the legislative assembly to invite Premier PJ Akeeagok and ministers responsible for education, economic development and housing to visit Chesterfield Inlet at their earliest opportunity following the spring sitting.

“The Minister of Education recently announced the full-day kindergarten pilot project for the community of Chesterfield Inlet,” said Sammurtok in the House June 1.

“While I support the intent of giving our children and youth the best education opportunities possible, I note that this initiative may present some challenges for educators and administrators.”

The Chesterfield Inlet District Education Authority has already raised concerns about whether the department will be able to fill the necessary teaching positions including support-teacher positions, said Sammurtok.

He invited the relevant politicians to visit the community, population of about 400 people, to see the barriers and challenges first-hand.

Waste oil project underway

Arviat

A pilot project to assess the feasibility of waste oil backhauling throughout the territory, by targeting one community per region, is underway in Arviat, Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet.

“This pilot project was developed to provide estimates, training and guidance to alleviate some of the burden seen from stockpiled waste oil barrels in the communities,” explained Minister of Environment Joanna Quassa.

“My department recognizes that waste oil management is an issue in community landfills. Waste oil is one of the most produced types of hazardous waste in Nunavut. Lack of storage and waste management has been a long-standing challenge for Nunavut. Efforts are being made to properly manage waste drums to prevent spill and contamination.”

The pilot project involves conducting a preliminary assessment and inventory of waste barrels in landfills in the three communities.

“A drum inventory and assessment has been completed in three communities and will be shipped south this sealift season: in Arviat an estimated total of 64,000 litres of waste, which includes 20 tote tanks and 187 drums; in Pond Inlet an estimated total of 51,000 litres, which will include 60 tote tanks, approximately 250 drums; and in Cambridge Bay an estimated total of 91,000 litres, which will include 46 tote tanks and approximately 225 drums,” said Quassa.

“We are continuing to work with communities to ensure that the project addresses their needs and to reduce the impacts of waste oil across the territory. The pilot project will continue to be monitored and managed until its completion.”

Minister of Environment confident Inuit can ‘navigate through the changes’ caused by disappearing summer sea ice

New study suggests the Arctic’s summer sea ice could begin to disappear by the 2030s – a decade earlier than previous projections

By Tom Taylor Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative reporter

Arctic summers could soon be free of sea ice, according to a new study. How that change will affect people and wildlife in Nunavut depends on who you ask.

The peer-reviewed study, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, determined that floating arctic sea ice could vanish completely during September, when levels are usually at their lowest, as soon as the 2030s.

The study also found that, even if drastic measures are taken to curb global warming, the Arctic could still lose its summer sea ice by the 2050s.

Nunavut’s Minister of Environment

Joanna Quassa believes the study is proof that the effects of climate change are occurring “far quicker than scientists have predicted,” and assures that her department is “working very hard” to mitigate the ensuing risks.

She pointed specifically to the GN’s climate change risk and resiliency assessment, which aims to examine and brace for the changes that Nunavummiut are likely to experience as a result of a warming planet. The government is also “building more energy efficient housing and offering programs to help homeowners and community members transition away from fossil fuels,” she noted. However, she sees some potential positives to more open water in arctic summers.

“First and foremost,” she said, it would allow Inuit to spend more time on the water.

“This would mean a longer season with which Inuit can harvest, continue with our annual marine research programs which helps us to monitor and identify new marine creatures, and explore the possibilities to increase the scale of our marine fisheries sector,” she added.

Erin Keenan, Senior Manager of

“Inuit have been monitoring and observing change in our environment long before the term climate change was ever coined,” Nunavut’s Minister of Environment Joanna Quassa said in response to new research that points to rapidly disappearing Arctic sea ice.

Trevor Wright/NNSL file photo

Arctic Marine Conservation at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) agreed that a loss of summer sea ice could create “some changes that could be construed as a benefit” in the short term, but offered a different view on how marine wildlife – and the people who rely on that wildlife for subsistence – will be affected long-term.

“Sea ice is almost as important as soil in a forest environment,” she said. “It’s the basis of the entire Arctic marine ecosystem. Almost every species we find in the Arctic is adapted to live in an environment with sea ice.”

“It’s not just the iconic species like polar bear or narwhal or walrus that are relying on the sea ice and impacted by the loss of sea ice. The ice is also how algae develops, which is basically in the food chain for all of the species within that ecosystem.”

“It’s hard to say that wildlife populations will be able to sustain themselves in a way that can also support food sovereignty.”

A loss of summer sea ice could certain-

ly make it easier for boats and ships to navigate Arctic waters. Quassa believes that could lead to benefits from “an economic development perspective.”

“More ice-free summers would also mean longer marine transportation seasons for our mining operations, exploration efforts, fisheries development sector and cruise ship tourism visitors,” she said. “This might also help us strengthen our existing marine protection efforts and [allow us] to work closer with our partners at the federal government on increasing our search and rescue capabilities.”

“Having more open water would likely prolong our marine re-supply season and allow us to get more of the heating fuel and building and infrastructure materials that we require for our community projects.”

Keenan again offered a different prospective, explaining that increased shipping activity could put further strain on ecosystems that are already being forced to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Whatever changes are coming, Quassa is adamant that Inuit communities must be closely involved in the conversation.

“Inuit have been monitoring and observing change in our environment long before the term climate change was ever coined,” she said. “Because Inuit have always been adapting, we have learned to navigate through the changes we are seeing.”

“Whatever the future holds, it is important to ensure that Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is incorporated in our adaptation efforts.”

On that point, Keenan agrees.

“There’s a wealth of knowledge about these animals and how they behave from Inuit communities who are in the region,” she said. “We’ll have to look to them to understand how the species are being impacted in future decades and how to best support the conservation and survival of these species.”

A pod of male narwhal surfacing for air through seal holes and rotten ice while searching for cod in Nunavut. Erin Keenan, Senior Manager of Arctic Marine Conservation at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), says Arctic sea ice is almost as important as soil in a forest environment. Photo courtesy of Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock / WWF-Canada

Arctic Security Working Group gathering in Iqaluit tackles climate change, power production and more Event

in Iqaluit attended by federal and territorial government officials and industry specialists

By Tom Taylor Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

This year’s Arctic Security Working Group (ASWG) gathering in Iqaluit was a great success, according to the event’s co-chair, Col. Dan Rivière.

“It was awesome,” he said. “A great experience.”

The event occurred in the city’s Aqsarniit Hotel on June 6 and 7, and was co-hosted by the Government of Nunavut and Joint Task Force North (JTFN), a regional task force of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) based in Yellowknife.

Rivière, JTFN’s commander, estimates there were 80 in-person attendees, and another 70 people participating online. Attendees included industry specialists, academics, CAF and RCMP personnel, federal and territorial government officials, and representatives from the United States and Greenland – all of whom had a keen interest “in the security and safety of the North,” he said.

The theme of the gathering was Critical Infrastructure: Northern Considerations and Priorities, and was focused on what Rivière calls “human security.”

“It’s not security purely in the sense of military defense security, it’s about the safety of people, really,” he said.

“There were discussions about cyber security, about climate change, about power generation – things that are essential for people of the North.”

There were many “very helpful conversations” about some of the most pressing issues facing the region, according to Rivière, and attendees will continue to collaborate on solutions.

“ASWG is like an umbrella forum

that guides more specific sub working groups and efforts,” he said. “In between these forums and sessions, we work together day-to-day as well.”

“We exchange information, and that leads to knowledge, which is very powerful.”

Attendees of the gathering also took a tour of Iqaluit’s new deep-sea port, which Rivière believes will “help the communities in the area so much.”

Four youth from the Nunavut Sport and Recreation Youth Ambassador

Program participated in the event by managing registration.

Premier P.J. Akeeagok gave the keynote address.

“Conversations about Arctic security must happen here in the North,” he said in a news release after the fact.

“True Arctic security and sovereignty can only be achieved through investments to close the infrastructure gaps experienced in our communities. We must also ensure investments directed towards Arctic security bolster our

shared military and community objectives.

“Through my remarks to the working group, I have re-confirmed our territory’s ongoing commitment to build strong partnerships in Arctic security to shape a more secure and resilient North. Through climate actions, improved technologies, and building on the strength of our people, we will advance our common goals into fundamental human security.”

Participants of the 2023 Arctic Security Working Group tour Iqaluit’s new deep-sea port. The theme of this year’s ASWG gathering in the city was Critical Infrastructure: Northern Considerations and Priorities. Photo courtesy of Blaine Heffernan

From left, Arctic Security Working Group co-chairs Kyle Seeley and Col. Dan Rivière, Nunavut’s Deputy Minister of Community and Government Services and the Commander of Joint Task Force North respectively. This year’s ASWG gathering occurred in Iqaluit’s Aqsarniit Hotel on June 6 and 7, and featured discussions on topics like climate change, power generation, and cyber security. Photo courtesy of Blaine Heffernan

Celebrating the future

The 2023 Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik graduating class in Rankin Inlet

The 2023 Rankin Inlet high school grad contingent. Front row, from left, are Tanya Ammaklak, Chenille Ayaruak, Bailey Green, Lani Innukshuk, Tracy Ittinuar, Josie Panika, Sharon Pauloosie, Raegan Tattuinee, Julia Ussak and Ella Zawadski. Back row, from left, are Kyle Fredlund, Hailey Jones, Jobie Kadlak, Jessica Kanayok, Alyson McKay, Kayden Mercer, Lily-Anne Nutatakittuq and Keneisha Sammurtok. In the middle in front is Lucy Makkigak, school community counsellor.

Photos by Stewart Burnett

Hailey Jones

Chenille Ayaruak

Alyson McKay

Ella Zawadski

Bailey Green

Sharon Pauloosie

Lani Innukshuk

Kayden Mercer

Kyle Fredlund

Kaneisha Sammurtok

Josie Panika

Jobie Kadlak

Jessica Kanayok

Tracy Ittinuar

Tanya Ammaklak

Raegan Tattuinee

Julia Ussak

Lily-Anne Nutatakittuq

‘We climbed mountains’

Rankin Inlet grads share emotions on big day

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative Rankin Inlet

Graduates from Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik in Rankin Inlet all had unique stories to tell in the leadup to their achievement.

“It’s a big accomplishment,” said Tracy Ittinuar, one of the grads, during a dress rehearsal before the event.

“I’m happy for each and every one of the graduates. We climbed mountains. We didn’t quit. We didn’t give up.”

Everyone had their reasons for persevering, she added, whether it be family, spouses, babies or otherwise. Hers was her younger sister.

“I want to be her role model and I want her to follow in my steps because she’s my world and I know she will make it one day,” said Ittinuar.

Chenille Ayaruak was thinking similarly.

“My siblings really look up to me,” she said. “If I were to not finish school, they would probably do the same thing.”

She said she never thought she would get this far, and she was proud of everyone who made it.

Bailey Green also never thought she’d be a graduate.

“I’m very proud of myself,” said Green. “Even way back 12 years ago as a little kindergartener, I never thought I would graduate. It just felt like a very long journey. I did it alone with my mom and my sister and I never thought I’d get here today.”

Hard work, dedication and putting her heart into the work – not just her brain – were what led her to success, said Green.

Jessica Kanayok, whose graduation was delayed two years because of health issues, was

feeling quite cool to finally walk that stage.

“This time I’m not sick at the wrong time, finally,” she said.

For Tanya Ammaklak, she was proud to graduate but sad some of her closest friends weren’t there to see her.

“I want to cry, but I don’t know what to feel or how to express my feelings,” she said earnestly. “I want to laugh at the same time because all of that hard work paid off.”

She had lost two friends to suicide, one in 2019 and another in 2021. That led her down some bad paths, but she made it to the finish line in the end.

“I had a hard time because they really wanted to be part of my graduation,” said Ammaklak, emotionally. “We had been planning this since we were children, but I’m here standing alone. It’s so hard.”

Raegan Tattuinee and Ella Zawadski pose during rehearsals. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Tanya Ammaklak, right, and Julia Ussak share a moment as they prepare for grad. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Bailey Green didn’t think she’d graduate high school when she was young, but here she is. Photo by the grad class/NNSL photo

SIBS sells 22 modular housing units to NHC, aims to ‘change the landscape of the construction industry in Nunavut’

By Tom Taylor Northern News Services Local Jouranlism Initiative Reporter

Sakku Innovative Building Solutions’ (SIBS) recent sale of 22 modular units to the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) represents another big moment for a company that some believe could change the complexion of the construction industry in the territory.

“This is what we aim to do: Start changing the landscape of the construction industry in Nunavut,” said Guillaume Guida, vice-president of Sakku Investments Corporation, the Inuit-owned corporation behind SIBS.

NHC and SIBS announced the deal in a joint news release on June 6. Roughly two thirds of the 22 units, which will be built in Quebec, will be shipped to the communities of Arviat, Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, Arctic Bay, Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak and Cambridge Bay. There, they will be installed by NCC Development Limited (NCCD), and used as temporary accommodations for workers who are building 132 new public housing units.

The remaining eight units will be sent to Sanirajak, Kinngait, Sanikiluaq and Pangnirtung, where the Department of Family Services (DFS) will use them for transitional housing, staff accommodation, and other important functions.

“These units were really designed for the purpose they’re going to use right now, which is construction workers groups and then conversion into affordable housing or another type of use,” Guida said. “They’re not the same thing as a single family home exactly. There’s been some adjustment to the design so that they have that flexibility.”

Weather permitting, the units will be ready for occupants within weeks of their arrivals in the aforementioned communities.

“The main advantage is that once

they arrive to the site, they only take about four weeks to set up before they’re move-in ready,” Guida said. “Considering the short construction season [in Nunavut], this allows the work to be done ahead of time in the factory, during the winter season. At the end of the day that means you have more units available in the North faster.”

SIBS made a splash last year when it produced two prototype five-plexes, which were constructed in collaboration with RG Solutions Quebec and later shipped to Arviat

and installed there.

The whole process took the company less than 10 months.

“The average currently, with traditional construction methods, is about 18 to 24 months for one [fiveplex],” he said. “So it’s more than twice the speed.”

“That was our pilot project. We will certainly get faster as we gain experience.”

SIBS is currently developing a factory in Arviat, similar to the one that it has been using in Quebec. It is expected to open in 2025, at which point it will become the company’s construction headquarters. The bulk of its workforce will be made up by locals.

The heated factory, which will run year-round, will also house a training centre, where people will prepare for jobs with SIBS, or with other construction outfits across the territory.

Guida considers that a “more important” function than the construction itself.

“This is where we aim to to do things differently than other construction companies,” he said.

“Our training centre will be training apprentices, getting new people into the market every three to four years, depending on the trade. We are doing this while manufacturing quality houses. Plus, we do this all year round.”

“That’s how we feel we’re bringing

something different to the table to help resolve the housing crisis,” he said. “Training for Inuit by Inuit, and homes built for Inuit by Inuit.”

SIBS’ ambitious plans have been met with some skepticism – particularly given the price tag of the Arviat facility, which has been adjusted from $30 million to roughly $50 million in the wake of the pandemic.

If SIBS is able to deliver the 22 units it sold to NHC as planned, it will certainly quiet some of its doubters, but Guida believes the company has already proven itself.

“I think we’ve already shown a lot of people what we can do with our two five-plexes,” he said. “The quality of the product we’ve done so far speaks for itself.”

Sakku Investments Corporation vice-president Guillaume Guida says SIBS is “bringing something different to the table to help resolve the housing crisis in Nunavut.”

22 units will be built in Quebec and shipped to 11 Nunavut communities, where they will be assembled into 11 homes in roughly four weeks’ time

Staff work on SIBS’ two recently completed five-plex units in Arviat. The Nunavut Housing Corporation recently purchased 22 modular units from SIBS, which will be distributed to 11 communities across the territory. Photo courtesy of Sakku Investments Corporation

Photo courtesy of Sakku Investments Corporation

28 Days on the Land addiction treatment program in Cambridge Bay ‘a beacon of hope’

Participants of the Connections Addictions Treatment Program have ‘gone on to do wonderful things,’ says acting director at the Department of Healthy Living

By Tom Taylor Northern News Services Local Journalism Initiative reporter

On June 25, a small group of men will travel to a remote camp roughly eight kilometres from Cambridge Bay, where they will stay until July 22 – a period of 28 days. The hope is that, by the time they leave, they will have a much better handle on their struggles with addiction.

“This program has been a beacon of light, it has been a beacon of hope,” said James Ayodele, director at the Department of Healthy Living in Cambridge Bay. “It has been wonderful.”

The Connections Addictions Treatment Program, also known simply as 28 Days on the Land, has been running since 2017. Each year, there is one program for men, and another for women.

The program is funded by the Government of Nunavut, and runs at no cost to partici-

pants. Food and lodgings are provided, as are travel costs for people living outside Cambridge Bay. All Nunavummiut over 19 years of age can apply.

“The main thing we consider is the will of the participant,” said Ayodele. “As long as there is a will, we are there to try and motivate them and give them that helping hand to get over whatever addiction they’re facing.”

The camp, which generates its own power, is composed of several tents and a few cabins. That includes a sleeping quarters, a kitchen facility, and a main cabin – more “like a full-on house,” according to Ayodele – which is where the bulk of the clinical programming occurs.

28 Days on the Land is cutting edge in that regard.

It is run by a multidisciplinary team, including addiction counsellors, group therapy facilitators, nutritionists, and fitness experts, and offers individualized treatment plans featuring evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dia-

lectical behaviour therapy (DBT).

One of the main things that separates it from similar programs in the South is what Ayodele calls the “cultural component.”

“When we send someone down south [for treatment], it’s almost impossible to find a program where their culture is integrated into the program,” he said. “The main idea is to make sure we don’t take the culture away from the participants. In fact, we make sure that we reinforce the culture and expose them to the healing aspects of the culture.”

Receiving treatment in Cambridge Bay also means that participants don’t need to be as far from their communities or their families. In fact, the program’s facilitators place great importance on keeping participants connected with their families, and even host a family day at the camp when loved ones can come visit.

“I don’t see that happening anywhere in the South,” Ayodele said.

Participants are required to submit feedback upon completion of the program, and it has

been almost exclusively positive, according to Ayodele. The results, meanwhile, speak for themselves, as participants have gone on to acquire jobs with the government, the municipality of Cambridge Bay, and more.

“Many of them have gone on to do wonderful things,” Ayodele said.

That is not to say that the program is perfect. While many participants stick to their sobriety, some occasionally relapse.

However, in many such instances, they inquire about applying to the program again, which Ayodele believes speaks to its effectiveness.

“Addiction is not like a switch you turn on and turn off,” he said.

“We’ve had participants in the past who have done the program, and somewhere along the line, have fallen back into their addiction. But one thing that’s common with a lot of them is, whenever that happens, is they almost always reach out to us and say ‘when’s the next program?’”

An aerial view of the 28 Days on the Land camp, roughly 8 kilometres from Cambridge Bay. Participants have access to cutting edge addiction treatment, provided by a multidisciplinary team, including addiction counsellors, group therapy facilitators, nutritionists, and fitness experts. Photo courtesy of Department of Healthy Living

Participants of the 28 Days on the Land program canoe and kayak. The addiction treatment program has been running annually since 2017, and comes at no cost to participants. Photo courtesy of Department of Healthy Living

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Vikki Amaaq sent us this photo from Iqaluit. Vikki’s son caught a big fish!

WINNER! Sarah Kakiarniut Uquqtuq sent us this image from Taloyoak. Sarah and her daughter Tara ᐊᑎᖃᖏᑐᕐᒃ Uquqtuq had their first fishing trip of 2023 outside Taloyoak Nu on June 6th . Tara caught her first fish of the year and ate one of her catches. She enjoyed it very much!

Peah Natsiapik sent us this photo from Qikitarjuaq. Peah shows us the view from her camping and fishing trip with her parents on June 5th .

Leanna Aqqiaruq sent us these images from Pond Inlet. Leanna was waiting for seals at Floe Edge.

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Ann Rose sent us this photo from Taloyoak. Aislyn Itkilik was watching her family head out for the Taloyoak Annual Seal Derby on June 2nd .

Becky Sanertanut sent us this image from Kugaaruk. Becky caught the bear on May 13, it’s like a sign or something. She caught her first bear with her first gun, and it was on her grandma’s birthday! Her dad and Jason were cutting up the bear that she caught.

Chavon Ootook sent us this image from Kugaaruk. Chavon’s father, Silas, caught a seal in Flow Edge outside Pond Inlet in late May.

Cynthia Suluk sent us this image from Arviat. Cynthia caught her very first polar bear near Arviat after her tag was pulled. She also went fishing during the summer, the second photo was taken in Tingmaitalik.

Iguptaq Autut sent us this photo from Iqaluit. Peter was hiking back in the summer of 2009 on Elsmere Island. He took this picture of a Hare with a beautiful background. The Hare posed for the picture!

Lorna Atagoyuk sent us this image from Pangnirtung. 3-year-old Michael Atagoyuk went fishing at Avataatu Lake, playing with his toy skidoo- qamutik and dragging fish on June 3 rd .

Nunavut Arctic College celebrates new graduates

Five students from Cambridge Bay and Taloyoak successfully complete social service worker program at Kitikmeot Campus

By James McCarthy Northern News Services

Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) has five new graduates from its Kitikmeot Campus in Cambridge Bay. The grads have successfully completed the social service workers program and received their diplomas at a convocation ceremony in the community on June 2. The lucky quintet are Nellie Hogaluk of Cambridge Bay, Kelly Lear of Cambridge Bay, Chanese Nakoyak of Cambridge Bay, Karen Nanook of Taloyoak and Presley Taylor of Cambridge Bay.

Anthony and Ashlee Otokia performed the entrance song for the grads, followed by the lighting of the qulliq and opening prayer by Eva Kakolak. Fiona Buchan-Corey, the dean of health and wellness for NAC, was the master of ceremonies for the day.

There were also greetings and congratulations from Pamela Gross, MLA for Cambridge Bay; Mayor Derek Elias of Cambridge Bay; Rebecca Mearns, president of NAC; Helen Klengenberg, chair of the NAC board of governors; Joanna Quassa, Minister Responsible for NAC and; Margaret Nakashuk, Minister of Family Services.

The five graduates of Nunavut Arctic College’s social service worker program in Cambridge Bay received their diplomas during a convocation ceremony at the Kitikmeot Campus on June 2. They are, from left, Karen Nanook of Taloyoak, Kelly Lear of Cambridge Bay, Chanese Nakoyak of Cambridge Bay, Nellie Hogaluk of Cambridge Bay and Presley Taylor of Cambridge Bay. Navalik Tologanak/NNSL photo

A happy ending for concerned Angidlik family

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Hamlet confirms 191-metre threshold for work near family member’s gravesite

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services

Local Journalism Initiative

Rankin Inlet

Hᐊᒪᓚᑯᑦ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᕗᑦ 191 ᙵᑕᒥᒃ ᑭᒡᓕᓕᒃᐊᖏᓪᓕᑯᑦ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᐊᓄᑦ

ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓄᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔩᑦ ᐊᒪᓗ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ-ᑯ ᖃᑕᖑᑎᒌᒃ ᑲᑎᖓᓂᖃᖅᐳᑦ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᖕᒥᑦ, ᐊᐱᖁᑎᖃᖅᖢᑎᒃ. Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᑦ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᕗᑦ ᑭᒡᓕᖃᕆᐊᖃᕐᓂᖓᓂᒃ 191 ᒦᑕᒥᒃ ᐅᔭᕋᓂᐊᕐᕕᒃ ᐊᒪᓗ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᐅᔪᒧᑦ ᔪᐊᑲᒻ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ-ᒧᑦ. ᐱᖁᔭᐅᔪᖅ ᒪᓕᒃᑕᐅᓂᐅᓕᕐᒪᑦ. ᑕᓕᖅᐱᒥ ᑲᑎᒪᔨ, ᑭᐊᓕᓐ ᓕᓐᑎᐅ. ᐸᑕᒻ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ, ᒥᐊᓕ

A family in Rankin Inlet issued public pleas for excavation work to stop at the sand pit across First Landing Lake in early June, and after an online petition and meeting with council, the issue with the hamlet was resolved.

Meagan Angidlik had raised an alarm that excavation work was getting “dangerously close” to her grandfather Joachim Angidlik’s gravesite.

“This is a campsite for my family and has been for generations,” she wrote in the petition.

In previous communication with the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet, Angidlik said the hamlet committed to a 50-metre buffer zone between the work and the gravesite. However, Angidlik believed that buffer was not being respected, and she was asking for a 200-metre buffer to avoid any further disturbance to the gravesite.

“The terrain where the gravesite is located is unstable and eroding,” wrote Angidlik at the time. “By continuing with this excavating project, it could cause damage to the gravesite, and our family’s access to our cabins. My grandfather’s intentions were to rest in this place, and when the time comes my grandmother Adele Kumaruag will also rest beside him.”

She had urged the issue to be addressed immediately, saying the urgency of it seemed not to be a concern to the hamlet of Rankin Inlet.

Following the online petition, Rankin Inlet council members met with members of the family to discuss concerns around the quarry and visited the site together.

Mayor Harry Towtongie, in a news release June 9, stated that the Department of Culture and Heritage recommends a buffer zone of 50 metres around gravesites, but the hamlet established a boundary of 191 metres in July 2022.

“Contractors operating in the quarry are not permitted to exceed that boundary,” wrote Towtongie.

Council established that the 191-metre bound-

Members of council and the Angidlik family gather at the site in question. The hamlet confirmed that the 191-metre buffer zone between quarry work and the gravesite of the late Joachim Angidlik would continue to be honoured. From left to right are Coun. Kelly Lindell, Ada Angidlik, Maria Kasaluak, Coun. Lynn Rudd, Mary Kasaluak, senior administrative officer Darren Flynn, Adele Angidlik and mayor Harry Towtongie. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lindell

ary will remain in place into the future to protect the gravesite and allow the family to enjoy their cabin area.

“Permanent boundary markers and signage will be put in place to make the boundary identifiable to all users,” wrote Towtongie.

“Council is extremely pleased to have been able to reassure the Angidlik family and thanks them for discussing the issue and reaching this

ᔫᓂ ᐱᖏᐊᓵᖅᑎᓪᓗᒍ, ᐊᒪᓗ ᐊᑭᐊᕿᕕᒃᑯᑦ ᐊᑎᓕᐅᖅᑎᑎᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᑲᑎᖃᑎᖃᖅᖢᑎᒡᓗ Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᖏᓐᓂᒃ, ᑲᒪᒋᔭᐅᓵᖅᐳᖅ ᐊᑲᐅᖏᓕᐅᕈᑎᐅᔪᖅ Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ.

ᒥᑭᓐ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᓚᐅᖅᓯᒪᖕᒪᑦ ᐳᐊᕆᔭᕐᓂᐅᔪᒥᒃ ‘ᖃᒡᓕᓗᐊᓕᕐᓂᖓᓄᑦ

ᐅᓗᕆᐊᓇᖅᓯᓪᓗᓂᓗ’ ᐊᑖᑕᑎᐊᖓᑕ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᐊᓄᑦ. ‘ᐅᓇ ᓄᓇ ᐊᐅᓪᓛᖅᓯᒪᕝᕕᒃᐳᑦ ᖃᑕᖑᑎᒋᒃᑎᒍ ᐊᑯᓂᐊᓗᒃ.’ ᑎᑎᕋᖅᐳᖅ ᐊᑎᓕᐅᖅᑎᑎᓪᓗᒍ. ᐅᖃᖃᑎᖃᓵᖅᑎᓪᓗᒍ Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᓂ ᑲᖏᖅᓕᓂᕐᒥ, ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ ᐅᖃᖅᐳᖅ Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᔪᓐᓇᕐᓂᖃᖅᑎᑎᓪᓗᑎᒃ 50 ᒥᑕᒥᒃ ᐅᖓᓯᖕᓂᓕᖕᒥᑦ ᐳᐊᕆᔭᖅᑕᐅᔪᖅ ᐊᒪᓗ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᐅᑉ. ᑭᓯᐊᓂᓕ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃ ᐅᒃᐱᕈᓱᒃᐳᖅ ᐱᒃᐱᒋᔭᐅᖏᓗᐊᕐᓂᖓᓐᓂᒃ ᑭᒡᓕᖃᕐᕕᐊ, ᐱᖁᔨᓪᓗᓂᓗ 200 ᒥᑕᒥᒃ ᑭᒡᓕᓕᖕᒥᑦ. ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᒃ ᓄᓇᖓ ᐊᐅᓚᔅᔭᓕᕐᒪᑦ, ᐊᒃᑐᖅᑕᐅᓂᖃᓕᖅᖢᓂᓗ ᓄᓇ’ ᑎᑎᕋᖅᐳᖅ ᐅᖏᓪᓕᒃ ‘ ᑕᒪᓐᓇ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᐃᓐᓇᕐᓂᐊᕈᓂ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᒃ ᐱᐅᔪᓐᓃᕐᓂᐊᕐᒪᑦ, ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᐸᒃᑕᕈᓐᓇᐃᓕᓗᑎᒍᑦ ᐃᒡᓗᕋᓛᖃᕐᕕᕗᑦ.

ᐊᑖᑕᑎᐊᕋ ᑕᒪᓂ ᓄᓇᒥ ᐃᓕᕙᐅᔪᒪᓚᐅᖅᓯᒪᖕᒪᑦ, ᓈᒻᒪᒃᓯᒻᒥᒃᐸᑦ ᐊᓈᓴᑎᐊᕋ ᐸᑎᐅ ᑯᒪᕈᐊ ᑕᐃᑲᓂ ᓄᓇᒧᑦ ᐃᓕᔭᐅᔪᒪᖕᒥᖕᒪᑦ, ᐅᐃᖓᑕ ᓴᓂᐊᓂ. ᑕᒪᓇ ᑲᒪᒋᔭᐅᑲᐅᑎᒋᖁᓚᐅᖅᐸᖓ, ᐅᖃᖅᖢᓂ Hᐊᒪᓚᑯᑦ ᑲᖏᖅᖠᓂᕐᓂ ᐃᓱᒪᓗᑎᖃᖁᔨᖏᒻᒪᑕ ᑐᐊᕕᕐᓇᖅᑐᒃᑯᑦ. ᐊᑎᓕᐅᖅᑎᑎᑲᑕᖕᓂᕐᒧᑦ, ᑲᖏᖅᖠᓂᖅ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᖏᑦ ᑲᑎᖃᑎᖃᓚᐅᖅᐳᑦ ᖃᑕᖑᑎᖏᖕᓂ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᕆᐊᖅᑐᖅᖢᑎᒃ

ᐊᑲᐅᖏᓕᐅᕈᑎᐅᔪᒥᒃᐳᐊᕆᔭᕐᕕᐅᔪᒥᒃ, ᐊᒪᓗ ᑕᑯᔭᖅᑐᖅᖢᑎᒃ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᐅᔪᒥᒃ.

ᒪᐃᔭ Hᐅᓕ ᑕᐅᑐᖏ, ᐱᕙᓕᐊᔪᒃᑯᑦ ᔪᓂ 9, ᓇᓗᓇᐃᖅᓯᕗᖅ ᐃᓕᖁᓯᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᐋᕿᐅᒪᖁᔨᓚᐅᖅᓯᒪᖕᒪᑕ 50 ᒥᑕᒥᒃ ᑭᒡᓕᓕᖕᒥᑦ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᖕᒧᑦ ᑭᓯᐊᓂᓕ Hᐊᒪᓚᒃᑯᑦᐹᕿᒃᓯᓚᐅᖅᓯᒪᔪᑦ 191 ᒥᑕᒥᑦ ᑭᒡᓕᓕᖕᒥᒃᔪᓚᐃ 2022-ᖑᑎᓪᓗᒍ. ‘ᓴᓇᔨᑦ ᐅᐳᐊᕆᔭᐃᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐅᖓᑕᐅᔨᔭᕆᐊᖃᖏᑦᑐᑦ’ᑎᑎᕋᖅᐳᖅ ᑕᐅᑐᖏ. ᑲᑎᒪᔨᓄᑦ

191 ᒥᑕᒥᒃ ᑭᒡᓕᖃᕐᕕᒃ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᐳᖅ ᐃᓂᓪᓗᒍᓗ ᓯᕗᓂᕆᓂᐊᖅᑕᑦᑎᓐᓄ ᐃᓗᕕᖃᕐᕕᖕᒧᑦ ᐊᓐᓇᐅᒪᑎᑎᔪᓐᓇᕐᒪᑦ ᐊᒪᓗ ᖃᑕᖑᑎᒋᑦ ᓄᓇᑯᓗᐊᓃᑦᑎᐊᖃᑕᖁᓪᓗᒋᑦ.

ᓇᐅᑯᑦ ᑭᒡᓕᖃᕐᓂᐊᕐᒪᖔ, ᓇᓗᓇᖏᖁᓪᓗᒍ ᑭᓇᓕᒪᕐᒧᑦ. ᑎᑎᕋᖅᐳᖅ ᑕᐅᑐᒋ. ‘ᑲᑎᒪᔩᑦ ᐱᑯᒍᓱᖃᑎᖃᑦᑎᐊᖅᐳᑦ ᐊᖏᓪᓕᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᑕᖑᑎᒋᒋᓐᓂᒃ, ᖃᓄᐃᖏᑦᑎᐊᖁᓪᓗᒋᓪᓗ ᑲᒪᒋᔪᓐᓇᓚᐅᕋᑦᑎᒍ, ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᕈᓐᓇᖅᑎᖢᑎᒍᓪᓗ ᐊᖏᖅᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᒥᒃ.+

‘ᓇᓗᓇᐃᑯᖅᑎᖅ)ᖅᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᐳᑦ

Sports & Recreation

SPORTS HOTLINE • JAMES MCCARTHY

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Waving in a new sport Flag football slowly gaining momentum in Rankin Inlet

By Darrell Greer Northern News Services

The husband and wife coaching tandem of Robert Kabvitok and Holly Mercer began their third year of developing flag football in the community of Rankin Inlet this past week.

The program began slowly with flag football being a new sport in Rankin, but really began picking-up in terms of players coming out as the second year drew to a close.

Kabvitok said he and Mercer are hoping the kids who came out to finish year two will continue on with the program this year.

He said, currently, the program is open to boys only, as the sport does tend to be a bit physical at times, although they do let a few girls take part when they’re just having fun and not being competitive.

“Holly and I also have two boys (Kayden Mercer, 18, and Sulurayok Mercer, 13) who we’ve never really had the chance to coach in anything, so we thought why not do something with our boys and flag football came up,” said Kabvitok.

“We’re going with kids 12 to 15 in the program this year and we invite kids who are active in sports.

“We’d like to have it open, but having limited time and equipment makes that too difficult right now.”

Kabvitok said anytime they don’t have a big enough turnout to try a game, they hold a practice and run a number of drills one of their friends sent them.

He said the kids really love doing it, especially when they get to devel-

op their own moves to dodge others trying to grab their flag.

“Holly and I didn’t know much about flag football or its rules when we started this, but some people reached out who played it down south, or when they were in school, and that’s really helped us.

“Kayden also checked the Internet the first year, which can be so helpful these days, and got some drills from there which the kids

really seem to enjoy.

“The kids who came out last year did talk some football from time to time, but it was mostly the NFL, not the CFL.

“It was really good, actually, to hear the kids starting to talk about football and some different plays they want to try. We’re always open to their suggestions.”

Kabvitok said there are some older kids interested, so he and Holly let

them play for about 45 minutes when the younger kids are done. He said the older kids are unbelievable in how hard they compete when playing each other.

“Youth in Rankin are really competitive when it comes to sports and they were the same way when we’d let them play some mini games.

“It would always be close scores and they’d really give it their all to win. That’s always good to see.

“I’m pretty sure flag football can take off in Rankin. We get lots of support here from the recreation department and, as the kids taking part keep telling their friends how much fun it is, I’m sure it will really pick up.

“If we can get someone from down south to come up and do some drills and stuff with the youth, that might also help generate more interest in playing flag football and grow the sport here.”

A group of kids are all smiles as they take a few minutes away from doing drills to share a few laughs during the flag football program in Rankin Inlet. The program officially began its third year in Rankin this past week. Photo courtesy Robert Kabvitok

Hockey mom shares son’s passion, commitment to coolest game on ice

Cheering for son’s aggressive nature takes mom by surprise

By Darrell Greer Northern News Services

Hockey fanatic Ujaralaaq (Uja) Eno is a hockey mom times four with all of her boys – Shea Karetak, 13, Cael Karetak, 10, Tanner Karetak, 7, and Mitchell Karetak, 5 — loving the coolest game on ice almost as much as their mom does.

Eno was bursting with pride and happiness watching her oldest boy be awarded the junior high Male Athlete of the Year award at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) earlier this month.

Eno said it’s way different watching a game when it’s your sons on the ice.

She said now that her oldest boy is playing more competitive, full-contact hockey, there’s a lot more emotion involved while watching him play.

“OMG, sometimes I can’t even watch,” laughed Eno. “When they played their first body-contact tournament in Winnipeg it was so hard for me, especially since he’s my first. “But, at the same time, he’s so competitive, I wanted him to be aggressive because it was his first time and he was kind of hesitant.

“That was really surprising to me, but the hockey fan in me took over and, kind of, trumped the mom in me.”

Eno said she doesn’t know if she’d be able to watch if any of her boys had to play against each other somewhere down the line.

She said having two of them on different teams would be pretty intense.

“I’d say I find it most difficult watching Shea because of the body contact and the fact he’s so competitive and is the most compassionate of the four.

“I want him to be successful so much. It’s stressful as a mom.

“Shea started skating before he turned two. He was always watching his dad and he wanted to wear his skates in the house.

“He wanted to get on the ice right away. It was just natural for him.”

Eno said some young hockey moms just starting out don’t realize how demanding other aspects of the game can become.

She said the one piece of advice she’s offer the young moms is simply, “start saving your money.

“It’s not like soccer where you, basically, give them a pair of sneakers and send them on their way.

“It can be a little hard, at times, with the four of them playing. But, on the other hand, with all the travel our boys do up here, we don’t pay a lot extra because of all the fundraising everyone does to help. It’s pretty amazing, all the big-time help and support our young players receive from the community in general.

“The boys are also expected to do well academically and Shea did very well this year in that respect. He did well in both aspects, actually.

“I can’t imagine what they pay in the south. You even have to pay tryout fees there, let alone the extra fees you face if your son makes the travel team.”

Shea said he had no idea he was winning the award until he heard his name called at the school during the awards day ceremonies.

Shea, who plays both the wing and centre positions, sees himself a goal scorer like Auston Matthews. He said it was a big surprise hearing his name called for the award, which made him both happy and excited.

“I think one of the big reasons I won the award was being named captain of our soccer team at the Arctic Winter Games in Fort Murray, ALTA.

“Hockey is definitely my top sport, though. I really like skating, setting-up plays and scoring. This was my first year with body contact. I found it a little difficult at first because I was one of the smallest people out there. I got hit a lot, but I didn’t really mind it.

“I strengthened my game by improving my skating ability and learning to move the puck faster this past year. I plan on taking both those skills to the next level this coming year and really focus on becoming more of an overall team leader.”

Amanda Eecherk, right, presents Shea Karetak, left, with the junior high Male Athlete of the Year award at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik in Rankin Inlet this past month. Photo courtesy Uja Eno

“… the hockey fan in me took over and, kind of, trumped the mom in me.”

Donated kayak makes debut at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Vessel made of wood and canvas built in 1960 not part of public display, but still open to the public to view

By Kaicheng Xin

A kayak donation to the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) was unveiled earlier this week.

The 20 ft. x 2 ft. kayak made of wood and canvas was made by Angagaq (Bertram Pokiak) around 1960 in Tuktoyaktuk. As the story goes, Angagaq used the kayak to retrieve seals shot from the edge of the sea ice.

Susan Irving, the museum’s manager of collections, discussed the process of acquiring the kayak.

She said that the kayak took several years to acquire due to logistical challenges and cancellations caused by Covid-19. However, with the help of a local carpenter who made a custom crate and other people who assisted in transporting the kayak, it eventually arrived at the museum toward the end of last year.

Inuk (Brendalynn Trennert), a granddaughter of Angagaq, said that the family is proud of their grandfather’s work and is happy to see it preserved in the museum for future generations to learn about their culture and heritage.

“To hear (uncle) Charles Pokiak talk about the kayak that grandpa built for him and for him to use it is really special,” said Trennert. “If it wasn’t brought here to a place where everybody is qualified and educated to preserve this artifact as best as possible, I

wouldn’t have had a chance to see this.”

She also said that because of the lack of trees in the Arctic region, getting the right material was really a challenge.

She explained that in the past, people used whatever materials were avaliable to them to make things — in this case, her grandfather had to use willows and canvas to make the kayak.

Trennert believes that this could be a perfect example to tell the history of Indigenous people in Canada and how they lived on this land.

She was also really proud of her ancestor’s skills that to use certain tools to make things that sustained life.

“We wouldn’t be here if the kayak wasn’t used for getting food (and) bringing food home,” said Trennert.

“So many things like clothing that you wore — your stitches had to be waterproof, windproof and warm, If my

ancestors didn’t have that, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you.”

She expressed the importance of people making donations to the museum, especially to show young people who want to know about the past and how living in a era supported by all the newest technologies to help make things faster is so much different.

Irving said that the kayak is available for public to visit, but potential visitors need to call ahead or send an email to the museum to arrange a viewing because it’s not part of the public gallery.

A donation of a kayak was accepted by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre late last year. Photo courtesy of GNWT

Inuk (Brendalynn Trennert), a granddaughter of Angagaq, shows the markings on the front of the kayak her grandfather built. She said the family is proud of their grandfather’s work and is happy to see it preserved in the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre for future generations to learn about their culture and heritage. Kaicheng Xin/NNSL photo

How much do you know about famous fathers?

By John Arendt

The third Sunday in June is designated as Father’s Day in Canada.

The day is observed in more than 100 countries around the world as a way of honouring one’s father or a relevant father figure. In honour of the day, here are a few questions about Father’s Day and famous fathers in fact and fiction. How many of these questions can you answer correctly?

1. Where did Father’s Day originate?

a. Denmark

b. Ireland

c. Israel

d. Japan

e. United States

2. Which British writer created the amateur detective stories featuring a Roman Catholic priest named Father Brown?

a. Arthur Conan Doyle

b. Emily Bronte

c. G.K. Chesterton

d. Roald Dahl

e. Stephen Fry

3. In the animated television series, The Simpsons, Homer Simpson is the father of Bart, Lisa and Maggie. What is Homer Simpson’s occupation?

a. Chemical engineer

b. Construction worker

c. Math teacher

d. Safety inspector

e. Welder

4. The 2022 film, Father Stu, is based on the story of an athlete who became a Catholic priest. What was his sport before becoming a priest?

a. Boxer

b. Football player

c. Hockey goalie

d. Marathon runner

e. Weight lifter

5. In the Bible, which son of King David, renowned for wisdom, wealth and power, succeeded him as the king of Israel?

a. Daniell

b. Hezekiah

c. Rehoboam

d. Saul

e. Solomon

Britain’s Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, arrive at Boston Logan International Airport, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Prince William is a father. How many children does he have? (John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via AP, Pool)

6. In the Star Wars franchise, who was the son of Darth Vader?

a. Anakin

b. Han Solo

c. Jar Jar Binks

d. Luke Skywalker

e. Obi-Wan Kenobi

7. In the British royal family, Prince William, Prince of Wales, is heir to the throne. He is also a father. How many children does he have?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

8. What was the name of the father in the television show, The Brady Bunch?

a. Bobby

b. Gilligan

c. Greg

d. Mike

e. Ricky

9. Howard Cunningham, played by Tom Bosley, was the father of the television series Happy Days. How many children did he have?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 5

Darth Vader, Noah Jariet, celebrated May the Fourth in 2023 with his sister Shy-Lynn Jariet roaming around 100 Mile House. In the Star Wars franchise, who was the son of Darth Vader? (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

10. In the 1972 movie, The Godfather, which actor played the part of Don Vito Corleone, the father of the New York-based crime family?

a. Abe Vigoda

b. Carroll O’Connor

c. Marlon Brando

d. Michael J. Fox

e. Will Geer

ANSWERS

1. e. Father’s Day as it is observed today originated in the United States in the early 1900s. The day was proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd. She and her five brothers had been raised by their father alone.

2. c. Father Brown is featured in 53 stories by British writer G.K. Chesterton. The stories were written between 1910 and 1936.

3. d. Homer Simpson is a safety inspector at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The series, created by Matt Groenig, has been broadcast since 1989.

4. a. The film is based on the life of Stuart Long, a boxer who later became a priest. Father Stuart Long, known as Father Stu, was an American amateur boxer who became a priest.

5. e. In the Bible, Solomon, the son of David, was renowned as the richest and wisest king of Israel.

6. d. Darth Vader, originally known as Anakin Skywalker,

is the father of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.

7. c. Prince William and his wife Catherine have three children. They are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

8. d. The father on The Brady Bunch was Mike Brady, played by Robert Reed. The show was about a blended family with six children. It ran from 1969 to 1974.

9. c. There were three children in the Cunningham family. Richie Cunningham and his younger sister Joanie were featured prominently. An older brother, Chuck, appeared briefly in the first two seasons of the show, but did not appear and was not mentioned after that time. The show aired from 1974 to 1984.

10. c. Marlon Brando played the role of the patriarch of the Corleone family in The Godfather. The movie was based on the novel by Mario Puzo.

Bart and his father Homer Simpson in The Simpsons. What is Homer Simpson’s occupation? (FOX/TNS)