Nunavut artist weaves two cultures into work during WAG residency
The most recent month-long residencies at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq wrapped up this month, with one participant describing the experience
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Reindeer found with ears cut off — investigated as possible hate crime
A reindeer was found badly injured in the Idre Sami community’s herding area, with both ears cut off and a
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Arctic militarization could lead to ‘unintentional incidents’ in region, Russia warns
Militarization of the Arctic by Canada and its allies could lead to “incidents” and possible military confrontations, says a Russian
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Northern water, housing and transit projects to receive funding from Ottawa
Ottawa announced federal infrastructure investments across the country this week, with water systems, housing development and transportation projects among the
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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is offering money for voting in all future elections
By Samuel Wat Pilot program in 2024 saw a massive boost in voter turnout, organization says Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI)
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Greenland prime minister rebuffs Trump remarks as NATO tensions rise
By Stine Jacobsen Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain
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Residents at Kuujjuaq, Que., elders home to be relocated
By Samuel Wat Residents at a care home in Kuujjuaq, Que., could soon be relocated because of heating and other
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Louis Tapardjuk, Nunavut legislator and language-keeper, dead at 73
Louis Tapardjuk, a former territorial cabinet minister and mayor of Igloolik, has died. Tapardjuk most recently served as chair of
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Cyrillic to be removed from road signs in Norway’s border region
Most vehicles registered in Russia are now barred from entering Norway, and the removal of Cyrillic signage is unlikely to
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Defence experts warn Canada lags far behind in efforts to secure the Arctic
By Saloni Bhugra Department of National Defence says it’s modernizing defence capabilities North of 60. When retired colonel Pierre LeBlanc
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N.W.T. school boards hope territorial funds help fill gap left by Jordan’s Principle
By Yumna Iftikhar School officials say educational needs have changed in recent years, so funding should reflect that. N.W.T. schools
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Russia’s Arctic Yamal LNG sends first cargo to China since November
Yamal LNG, controlled by Russia’s largest liquefied natural gas producer Novatek, has sent its first cargo to China since last
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Finland logs warmest March on record, including in the North
Weather stations across Finland recorded record March temperatures, with one Arctic site logging its warmest reading in 100 years. The
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The Emirates joins Svalbard Treaty
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, in a move said to strengthen the country’s role
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Analysis: Inside NATO’s race to secure the Arctic
Canada is learning how to defend its vast, frigid Far North No matter where you go and who you talk
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