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Hi there. I’m a roughy 40 year old guy from Southwestern Ontario. I like to travel and have traveled for work in the past to the US and Europe. I’m interested in the Arctic and visiting, but it seems like it’s not exactly like visiting major US cities or even Canadian cities.

Could I plan trip (flight and hotel) anytime from say, Toronto to Iqualit? Or are there things I should be aware of?

Heading to Iqaluit soon for a long weekend in May. Arrive mid-day Friday, head out Monday evening. Top picks for things to do and places to eat? Will be travelling with my 8 year old.

Looking to circulate this among those interested: https://youtu.be/qXZ7Co8biSM?si=HQjyatxM1Xz02XNQ

Thank you!

I have the opportunity to visit Iqaluit this summer. I'm staying at a friend's home taking care of the place while they're away, so I have access to a full kitchen. I visited for a week in February and spent a fair bit on several items at Arctic Ventures. What are some good foods I can pack in my luggage that would reduce the amount I spend on food?

Here are some ideas I have:

• Coffee
• Oatmeal
• Powdered Milk
• Raisins
• Flour
• Sugar
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Pepper and other spices
• Rice
• Peanut Butter
• Honey
• Margarine
• Lentils
• beans (dried)
• Maple syrup
• Pasta

Also considering:

• Carrots
• Bacon
• Olive oil
• Cheese
• Apples
• Canned tomatoes (or other canned goods)

Would this work? Am I on the right track or am I way out to lunch?

Questions for teachers: is it like this in every community? Second year junior high teacher here, I’m in a small community. Everyone I work with save for local staff and maybe one other colleague does the absolute bare minimum. The teacher next to me watches movies with her class all day long, the others use these sad grade 3 workbooks with their junior high level classes. Or the kids are just in the computer lab playing games all the time. I try my best to make relevant and engaging lessons, they aren’t always perfect but I do see my students responding well to what I teach. It’s hard to be in a school where a handful of people do so much (after school clubs, holiday planning, sports, college applications, etc.) and others do so little. I wish my admin would delegate tasks more but they seem content to take their hardworking staff for granted. I’ve applied for jobs in other communities and am getting interviews but I wonder, is it the same everywhere ?

How was it? Did you actually end up saving or moving up the ladder career wise? Pros and cons working there?

Possibly going to get interviewed for it and said I was open to anywhere but my goal is to save money to eventually own a house. I currently have a wage of 25 an hour and I know an associate position makes 19 an hour.. would I end up saving a lot anyway ? Does the grocery allowence cover a lot for food? What about if you have a 3 year old is daycare and balancing work and my child possible? Is the manager wage high? I have so many questions please help I find Ontario is very hard to save.

Thanks

Greeting Nunaviets 😅

I wanted to know how easy or hard it is to get a second job in Nunavut.

I'm planing to imigrate there as a teacher and I know that the salary is high enough, but I was curious to know whether it was possible to find an extra job when I'm done working.

Thanks

I'm coming for my first visit to Nunavut this summer, and I have a question that's a bit different than the normal "first time tourist" ones.

I live in Ottawa and I have a big collection of election campaign buttons and other political stuff from across Canada. I'd love to pick up anything relating to Nunavut politics, but my question is, do candidates normally give out buttons in elections?

I know there's definitely some buttons out there for Nunavut's federal candidates, because the parties help facilitate that, but since the territorial and municipal elections don't have parties, I'm guessing buttons are less common. I'm also guessing the logistics make it harder too. However, I still wanted to ask just in case!

If there is stuff out there, and if anyone has any political buttons or other stuff from elections in Nunavut (flyers, stickers, swag, etc), I'm interested in buying or swapping - send me a DM! I'm looking for any party or candidate, and any election / level of government.

Greetings.

I live in Ohio. I am a retired military guy who spends almost all his days photographing wildlife, specifically birds. While traditionally a bald eagle enthusiast, I have fallen in love with Snowy Owls this year during multiple trips to Saskatchewan. They stole my heart. I find them magical, and I desperately want to spend more time with them on their native tundra.

I am currently trying to cook up a trip to northern Canada to find, watch, document, and photograph nesting Snowy Owls for 2-3 weeks later this summer, maybe even longer. I would do this from afar with super-telephoto photography gear. I have contacted a few travel agencies, but haven't heard anything back yet.

I have looked at maybe flying to Resolute Bay or Arctic Watch, but I haven't been able to get much information about either yet. I am not really worried about what kind of shelter I have, just that I'd be able to secure some sort of transportation (ATV, vehicle, whatever) and be able to find Snowy Owls (and have access to their locations) over that length of time. I would be looking to go in late July through mid-August, when their owlets would be gaining in size and starting to head out on their own.

Does anyone have any recommendations or advice for me along these lines? I have money and time, I just need to put together some good plans for this trip, and make sure I'll be able to find good numbers of owls. It would be my biggest adventure of my life and the pinnacle of my photographic journey if I can pull it off.

Thank you for your time.

Possibly moving to Iqaluit with my GF/baby boy and have a few question if a local with some knowledge could answer them for me, it would be much appreciated.

what is there all to do in the city for a young family.

Cost of things Milk/eggs/bread ect

just general things like that

can shoot my a message if you want too

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Posting here as many people from Nunavut travel to Ottawa and stay at the Larga Baffin. (Not far from where this man was found)

On August 12, 2018 an unidentified man was found seriously injured on the highway near the Pinecrest and Greenbank overpass in Ottawa, Ontario around 10 p.m. He was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

On Aug 24, 2018 a sketch was released of the man which unfortunately did not generate any tips. Sketch can be found here; https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/missing-disparus/case-dossier.jsf?case=2018047905&id=15&lang=en

On September 26, 2018 OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) decided to take “a unique step” and release his post mortem photo which can be found at the bottom of this article; WARNING nsfw https://globalnews.ca/news/4487801/image-deceased-man-highway-417/amp/

Unfortunately almost 6 years later and he is still unidentified.

Gender: Male Age: 25-35 Bio group: white/ European ancestry Hair: reddish-brown Eyes: grey Height: 5’5”-6’1” (OPP states 5’10”) Weight: 200-212 pounds

Found wearing: a T-shirt and navy blue Fila shorts with red & white stripes along with black, size 12 Vans shoes.

In possession of: black “Louis Garneau” ten-speed mountain bike, with a red water bottle holder, and a pink cable lock.

berry cheesecake flavour (vanilla base)

Yellowknife post office is returning all Amazon packages that are destined for the Kitikmeot Region. Was just wondering if this is happening in other regions (excluding Iqaluit)?

As a side note, I didn't realize until this week how many people thought that mail was flow to Yellowknife, it's trucked. There's a number of people blaming Canadian North.

Hi there! I am writing a piece for Inuit Art Quarterly and wondered if anyone here had contacts to Uriash Puqiqnak or any of his family. Nakurmiik!

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Hi there, I plan on registering with a nursing license in Nunavut soon. I was wondering if anyone has recommendations of which communities they had enjoyable experiences working in, and any tips of how prepare and pack. Thanks!

Are there any pools

Hi! I am going to be in Iqaluit for a month for work in May and have some questions about how to prepare. I'm nervous about being so far away from my family and friends and am worried that I'll get lonely. Also I have some logistical questions. If anyone has any insight into the following questions, please let me know! I would really appreciate it.

- Should I pack my own food? I've heard from my friends who have visited in the past that food can be very expensive and sometimes fresh produce isn't available?

- Can you get to most places by walking? Also, is it generally safe to walk alone during the day or night as a woman?

- What are some places you recommend visiting/activities to do in Iqaluit?

Sorry if these questions are basic - I have looked into things a bit but thought it might be good to hear from people who have lived in or visited Iqaluit before! Thank you in advance!

My sister-in-law suddenly passed away this January, before she was able to complete this project for my Brother's birthday in April. She was gathering pictures in significant places to them, and all over the world, of a card being held up with the message "Joel, Kristy's love for you is so big, it has reached... (insert state/province/country/etc.). Happy Birthday!"

I'm looking for someone in Nunavut to do this and send me the photo with "Nunavut, Canada" as the location. It would mean so much to me (and my Brother) to get this done for her. Thanks in advance!

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https://youtu.be/drdYXt8rwWM?si=BONFCVLZfMBmL-IC

I really like the song and would like to find a full recording.