Why vaccinating communities in Arctic Quebec presents a delicate challenge
The logistics of inoculating people in regions that are accessible only by air are daunting Remote northern communities can be
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Elders, internet and COVID-19 dominate most recent meeting of regional gov in Arctic Quebec
Elders, internet and COVID-19 were the main topics discussed at the most recent Kativik Regional Government council meeting in Nunavik,
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34 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Canada’s Arctic territory of Nunavut
Nunavut announced 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday — more than doubling the territory’s total case count overnight. The
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9 new cases of COVID-19 found in Arctic Canadian hamlet with signs of community spread
Just two days after the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Arviat, Nunavut, nine new cases have been identified
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Famed Inuit artist Pitseolak Ashoona shortlisted to appear on upcoming $5 Canadian bank note
Famed artist Pitseolak Ashoona is one of eight notable Canadians shortlisted to appear on the next $5 banknote, the Bank
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Canada’s environment minister concerned about Alaska seismic project impacts on Indigenous communities and trans-border wildlife
Canada’s environment minister says significant concerns remain over proposed development plans in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWWR) and how
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Long-time Inuk social worker says abuse is normalized in Nunavut, Canada households
This is part three of a three-part CBC North series, The Small Abused. The series looks into reporting, prevention and
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Canada announces $1.43 million for Inuit protected and conserved area on Hudson Bay island chain
The Canadian government announced on Thursday that they’ll invest $1.43 million in the creation of an Indigenous Protected and Conserved
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Greenhouse project in Inuit region of Arctic Quebec advances with delivery of hydroponic container to Inukjuak
A greenhouse project in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, reached another milestone this month with the delivery of
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COVID-19 travel clinic opens in Montreal for travellers to Inuit region of Arctic Quebec
A COVID-19 travel clinic, exclusively for people going to Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, opened on Wednesday in
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Gov’t survey highlights hidden homelessness in Nunavut, Canada
Data from 4 Nunavut communities underscores long-standing housing crisis A survey of more than 320 homes across four Nunavut communities paints
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Health board in Inuit region of Arctic Quebec launches interactive COVID-19 map and alert system for Nunavik
The health board in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, has launched an interactive COVID-19 map and colour-coded alert
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Nunavut children’s books translated for circulation in Greenland’s schools
Young students in Greenland will now be exposed to a new set of stories from Canada with the translation of
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On the frontlines of health care : A Nunavik, Canada nurse remembers relocation, racism and the rewards of healing
The first time Minnie Akparook saw and heard a plane, she started running. “My sealskin boots fell off. I was
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George River caribou survey shows slight uptick in eastern Canada but hunting ban remains in place
The most recent survey of the George River caribou herd in the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec
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