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Nunavik police chief vows to act on every recommendation from investigations into fatal shooting
There are two ongoing investigations into the fatal shooting of an Inuk man in Salluit, Que., earlier this month. The region's police chief says he will implement every recommendation from the final reports, once they're presented.
'We are survivors': Elders' tell stories of Nunavik dog slaughter after federal apology decades later
Despite the loss of the way of life from the cullings, many Inuit fought to keep their language and culture alive. “Inuit never give up. Despite being left with nothing, we are survivors," one elder said.
Nearly half of Nunavut has been told to boil their water this year
The territorial government says all the boil water notices suggest the alert system is working as designed. It’s flagging when it’s safe — and not safe — to drink the tap water. But they are pouring money into fixing the underlying infrastructure issues.
Officials monitoring avian flu in mammals in the Canadian Arctic
More reports are emerging around the world of the virus in mammals, including species found in the Arctic. Officials say there's no evidence suggesting transmission from eating infected animals which are cooked - but country food is often eaten raw.
For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter is a step toward reconciliation
Inuit spoke about how much they depended on their sled dogs, and how much they lost when over 1,000 dogs were slaughtered by police in the 1950s and 1960s. For some, a formal apology from the Canadian government has brought a sense of closure and a glimpse of the path forward.
Iqaluit man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of minor
Robert Sheaves, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, lured adolescent girls into his apartment with food, money and cigarettes, according to the judge.
Anniversary of land claims agreement sparks calls for Nunavik police reform
The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement changed the way policing works in Nunavik. But with last week's fatal police shooting in Salluit, treaty negotiators and other justice experts say it's time for more reform.
From Nunavut to the world: How Inuit art continues to make waves on the international scene
For 65 years, the West Baffin Cooperative has put Kinngait, Nunavut, on the world map through art. It's looking to continue reaching new audiences — and to change the narrative around Inuit art.
Investigators arrive in Salluit, Que., after fatal police shooting
Federal politicians are also paying tribute as independent investigators arrive in the northern village, three days after a fatal police shooting.
Calls for transparency follow fatal police shooting in Nunavik
A fatal police shooting in Salluit, Que., this week has many people across the North calling for answers.