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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.”