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Hi everyone,

I’m a 20M moving to Iqaluit with my girlfriend (19F) for two positions in Education. We’re relocating from Montreal and have been searching for a place to rent for a couple of months now with no luck. No help from GN unfortunately…

We’re already on the waitlists for Northview and Astro Hill, but I know these can take quite a while. I’m also a member of the local Facebook group, but it’s been slow finding anything suitable.

Thankfully, we have family in Iqaluit who are helping out and sharing info through word of mouth, but I’m wondering if there are other strategies or resources we haven’t explored yet.

Does anyone have advice on how to speed up the search or connect with potential landlords? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Hello everybody! I recently read a story online about a man named Anthony Roche who encountered an elf while at his girlfriend's grandmother's house in August of 2017. They had a home intruder that wore an orange jacket and had caribou skin pants. They said it was a little person too. The person ran away once discovered. When they told their parents about it, they said it was an inuk or Inuagulik. To my understanding, that's similar to an elf.

Has anybody ever heard the story before? I would love to interview Anthony for my podcast but any additional testimony or experience would be really appreciated.

Just want to ask, besides Inuktitut and Greenlandic Inuit, is there any (online) newspaper and magazine published in other Inuktut dialects or even in other Inuit–Yupik–Unangan languages like Aleut, Alutiiq and Yupik?

Context: My grand-mother had bought in the 70s Yves Thériault's following books La fille laide ("The Ugly Girl"), Agagut and Tayaout. From what she told me, all 3 books narratively happen in Inuit communities. When I looked up the author, it said that he was white Québécois and Native American Montagnais.

My grand-mother gifted them to me since I'm currently studying Nunavimmiutitut. That said, I'm a lil' white Québécois, so I want to make sure that if they're inaccurate, at least I read them with a grain of salt.

So, were Yves Thériault's novels generally well-received by Inuit, or should I expect the novels to push gross stereotypes?

EDIT: LMAO all recent reviews of the books on bookseller websites all point out to cultural appropriation. Very sad to see that the books didn't age well.

From Cambridge Bay, a new photo story from The Globe and Mail offers a glimpse into the Arctic's economic and environmental transformation, and how the Canadian Armed Forces are accelerating it: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-in-canadas-arctic-armed-forces-face-evolving-challenges-securing-the/

"The CAF’s mandate in the North is to ensure safety and security in a place where distance and climate sometimes make these priorities a challenge. They are there to deal with “whatever happens, whether it be defense, diplomatic, environmental, or economic,” says Major Alex Gagnier, 1CER Task Force Commander.

Many Arctic residents hope that the increased military presence will come with more developed infrastructure, leading to improved quality of life. “These are things like ports, runways, and better transportation links,” says Pamela Gross, the deputy premier of Nunavut. “The trickle-down effect impacts everything from food prices to access to healthcare.”

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-food-prices-nutrition-north-1.7394306

The title asks the most relevant question "Who profits from hunger?" Follow the money.

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I’m planning to visit your beautiful territorial capital around Christmas time and was wondering if any locals here have any activities to recommend during the festivities season. While it’s not my first time above the 60th parallel, it would be my very first trip to any of Canada’s territories.

Many people here have mentioned that the legion bar is the main hangout place in the city, but it does require a member to be let in with. I’m also curious if the city gets busier or quieter during the holiday season. Do most people leave the city to go to their families in smaller villages (or even down south for a quick getaway), or rather does everyone flock to Iqaluit to reunite together in the big city?

I’m guessing most businesses will be closed in stationary holidays so (other than food being expensive) I assume it will be a good idea pack up some food on the flight. Does Canadian North have any restrictions when it comes to bringing food onboard?

Some sources say that dorms at the Arctic College can be rented when there are no scheduled classes (e.g., during Christmas break), does anybody know whether this is true?

Other posts here frequently mention that activities can be found on the FaceBook public services page and that some locals even agree to host tourists in exchange for house sitting. Nonetheless, many of the larger groups seem to be set to private.

Having travelled around Northern Europe quite extensively, I am very interested to see what life in the Arctic is on the other side of the globe. After looking at Nunavut on the world map, it feels surreal to have the chance to finally set foot in there! Eagerly looking forward to discovering and learning more about Inuit culture. I would appreciate any suggestions you all may have for me!

Hey everyone,

I need your help. I'm trying to send a package to Arctic Bay for a young girl’s birthday. It’s a birthday box with items to celebrate her special day on December 28th. I need to ship it out within the next two days.

I live in Toronto, and I’d normally send packages through Canada Post. Unfortunately, with the Canada Post strike, that’s not an option. Arctic Bay only has access to Canada Post, and I’ve tried other courier services and because I have to send it to a PO box, but they’ve been giving me the runaround.

If anyone knows of a reliable alternative mail service or has any suggestions, please let me know. Your help would mean a lot!

My wife and I are both qualified school counsellors and licensed (mental health) counselling therapists. We are very interested in opportunities in Nunavut and recognize there is a need for these positions in the territory, especially the smaller hamlets. Since we are a couple looking to relocate together, I'm wondering if Iqaluit would be the best bet for both of us to find work? We are open to working in schools or in a mental health capacity. We are also certified teachers and would be open to counselling/teaching split positions, but counselling is our priority. Thank you in advance for any information anyone can share :)

I've always wanted to visit Nunavut for a week or so to learn about Inuit culture and be in a landscape completely different from where I live.

Just wondering how attitudes are from folks who live there about tourists who do this. I wouldn't want to step on any toes or come where I am not welcome, out of respect. Is tourism appreciated or is it considered gawking/ a nuisance? (I'm asking this because I've heard a lot of Hawaiian natives, for example, say that people should not visit Hawaii.) I'm a white person from western Canada, if that's relevant.

Before I plan any kind of trip I'd like to hear from some people who have ties to Nunavut. Thank you!

these stars are incredible!!!!

What I wrote above, If you go to the quebec's sub It is fully on french, hell, even NB's sub has french posts here and there, how is It that this sub has almost no posts on inuktituk?

Just a little curious. How much is the cost of living? Cost of groceries? How hard is it to get around your community? Thanks for answering the questions of an Iowa resident. Have a nice day :)

November 13 near the graveyard

https://youtu.be/CwO33oUawM8?si=YodVWonrWnXUektA

As an ignorant man. I always find nunavut people dressed a little different and looks realy warm.

So where I can buy those clothes? (Assuming my south winter colthes are not good enough)In the capital or outside?

Thanks

I am just going to own it despite struggles at home, work, healthcare and in every day life as a proud trans man. Not asking for pity but it is difficult to be truly me here. Nevertheless I choose to call Nunavut my home. I have been patient with healthcare and inexperienced doctors. I understand that as the first trans man to transition in Nunavut that small acts of kindness will hopefully pay off somewhere along my journey. However I am living in a small community and my household is not accepting in any way. Although I am on the housing list , I cannot seem to find anywhere to rent. It's really difficult to respect my spirit when my trans-ness is belittled at home and I am left out . Needless to say, my plans for surgury are kept a secret . I pray that I succeed in my upcoming surgery in Montreal and I can find some decent housing. If you are know where I can stay in Cambridge Bay please DM. QOANA

I’ve heard food prices are very expensive in Nunavut so I had the idea to ship food from Nova Scotia to Nunavut for a set price.

Just looking for opinions. Is this a good idea?

I've heard food prices in Nunavut are very expensive so I had the idea of buying food items from Nova Scotia and shipping them to Nunavut for a set price depending what the item is.

Just looking for some opinions. Would this be a good idea?

A la demande d'une personne qui étudie le français

At the request of someone studying french.

I'll try to keep it short.

I'm a 16-year-old French high school student, I love geography and a few months ago I discovered Nunavut, and fell in love with the territory, its landscapes, its history and its people.

But when I tried to find out more, I found that the information was scattered, hard to find or even missing. So I decided to put it all together, as best I could. I talk about history, geography of course, communities, languages, emblems, food, sport, traditions...

It took me a good month, but I finally got the job done. I published it on another subreddit a few months ago. The original version is of course in French, and I've translated it with Deepl to ensure an accurate translation (which I've manually checked many times).

So don't hesitate to tell me what you think, if I've made any mistakes, or even if you'd like to add any information, I'd be delighted (feel free not to read the 25 pages on communities...).

I've quoted all the information, but I've encountered a problem with the community names in the Inuit language! So I'm asking you, please, to point out any errors in the names of these communities or in the document in general (even the slightest).

I hope you like it!

Et si vous êtes français, n'hésitez pas à me demander le document original!

Which is the correct name? Or are there actually two rivers with different names?

Thank you!

An organization I am involved with is sending boxes to the residents of Resolute Bay this year, both to children and adults. The boxes are not large, and we want to maximize the enjoyment of receiving one. What small items would the ADULTS of Resolute Bay appreciate receiving? We have lots of ideas for the kids. 😄