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Hey all, I’m working on some anti-bullying literature for my school and I’m wondering if you folks could give me some examples of what types of bullying you’ve seen in your community and your school’s response. Please and thanks.

Hello,

I'm an American and I really enjoy Canada a lot. I plan to eventually retire to Whitehorse.

Last year, I took my first vacation in 17 years and went to the Northwest Territories, and drove to the Arctic Ocean and took a day trip to Ulukhaktok.

I've never been to Nunavut. I'm interested in traveling one day to Nunavut. I'm thinking of traveling to one of Gjoa Haven, Iqaluit, or Resolute. Which would you recommend me visiting? I'd be going myself and I'd rather experience culture than going to tourist traps.

Thanks!

Hey guys! I grew up in Toronto but I’ve always been interested in exploring more of Canada and specifically working in the north, like Yukon, NWT, northern Ontario, or Nunavut. I graduated with a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and would really like to work in a related field like utilities.

I’m kind of lost as to how to find jobs up there and don’t see many openings. Do you have any idea where to start or know of places looking for engineers?

If I do get a job, are there government classes to learn more indigenous languages or cultures?

Hi everyone, I’m planning to spend this year in Canada on a working holiday visa and am deciding between Yukon and Nunavut for my destination.

I’m fascinated by Inuit culture and want to experience their traditions, including hunting, while also enjoying the stunning northern landscapes, outdoor activities like skiing, fishing, swimming, and the aurora borealis.

My professional background is in advertising, user growth, and business development in tech, and I’m curious which industries or jobs might suit me in these regions.

Yukon’s accessibility and balance of wilderness and small-town life appeal to me, while Nunavut’s deep cultural immersion and Arctic lifestyle are equally compelling. If you’re familiar with either region, I’d love your advice on what makes it special, lifestyle tips, must-do experiences, or job opportunities for someone like me.

Thanks for your insights!

I’m headed to Goose Lake for about 3 weeks to do some NDT work outdoors. Company is providing parka, pants, balaclava, I’m worried my Redwing Work boots won’t be good enough and am looking for boot recommendations as well as a sufficient hat and gloves. I’ve worked in Northern Alberta before but something tells me the cold here will be a whole different animal.

hey guys i normally order wet cat food through pertsmart, but nowadays they’ve been cancelling my orders and or returning back to shipper as fedex can’t recognize my address anymore ( i never changed it ) they wont ship to po boxes either, so my question is, any other place i can order online and get it through ? would appreciate the help located in Rankin Inlet Thank you

I love the Inuit & I love their hospitality. I love their culture & pride but I also love their humility & the respect they have for you as an individual. I love their craftsmanship & I love their determination & resiliance. I love the love they have for Nunavut & for all Nunavummiuq. I love the respect they have for their land & their history & I love that they will never forget where they came from. I love country food & I love bannock. I love char man & I love how happy the Inuit are in spite of historical circumstances & current struggles. I may be being overly romantic, but I love everything about Iqaluit. I love the colourful houses & I loved the memories of walking from work during a heavy snow, & just seeing the lights & the houses & how it just glows & radiates. Just thinking about my time there feels a spiritual experience. I love everything about Iqaluit, & even the bad & boring moments were just so heavily seeped with the beauty of humanity, that I cant help but always remember my time in Iqaluit. I want to come back after I finish my education.

I love Iqaluit & the Inuit more than anything, & I’m just glad that I was able to experience it even for just a brief period of time. God bless Nunavut, God bless the Inuit, & God bless Iqaluit.

baker lake out here living up to its blizzardy reputation hahaha

I'll be bulk purchasing necessities to ship up (food, litter, etc).
I'll be buying winter gear for my dog for bathroom breaks and walks when it's not too cold.
What are some things that you've experienced that I might not necessarily be thinking of with moving to Nunavut?

Looking at census data, the largest religious group in Nunavut is Anglicanism. This is not surprising in isolation, considering English colonization of the Arctic, but is there a reason why Anglicanism continues to hold so strongly to this day? In Ontario for instance, Protestant Christianity has been declining to the extent that it has been overtaken by Catholicism and atheism in the last census.

I've seen many different spellings, but the ones that seem to be predominant are "KangiRLiniq" and "KangiQTiniq". Can anyone tell me if both spellings are correct, only one or neither. Thanks🙏

Last night an apartment complex in Iqaluit housing at least 48 families burned to the ground. The community is coming together to organize donations and shelter for people in need.

This is a huge loss - we are in a perpetual housing crisis and the loss of any housing is devastating, especially such a big building.

If you can, please donate to the GoFundMe for victims: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1088-complex-fire?attribution_id=sl:20ada9c3-48e0-4625-8214-d16d8fd9ba2d&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Hi guys! My dad and I are trying to plan a trip to Nunavut next year (summer 2026) for his 60th birthday and was hoping to get some insight on what to do.

We are already planning on doing the trek to Mt. Thor, so that will cover the trekking side of things, but we were also hoping to experience some Inuit culture as well, I just don’t know what to see or do where.

I’m a travel photographer and I especially love documenting and experiencing other cultures, especially more remote/isolated ones, so if there are any aspects of Inuit lifestyle that stand out I would love to hear about them.

We are open to travelling around to different islands to find the best experience, which leads me to my 2nd point…

The number one thing on my dad’s list is he wants to see wild Muskox. We’ve looked at a few wildlife tour options and they’re all very expensive (like 10-14 grand for 2 weeks), so we were wondering if there were any cheaper alternatives for less time, like getting a local guide for example.

We’ve heard that Banks Island is the best for Muskox, but it can be a bit pricey to get there. Despite that, we’re considering it might still be worth it.

Would love to hear what you guys have to say, any input is welcome 🙏🏻

Hey, how's it going.

So I'll be working up there in the coming weeks. Are there any helpful tips I should know and certain things I should bring before making my way up North? Appreciate the help. Looking forward to working up there.

Yet we don't get any Canada carbon rebate (ccr) anyone here have any knowledge why that is?

Good evening. I’m a registered psychiatric nurse in BC. Exploring opportunities for work in the North. Most of my experience is in high acuity settings but I would really love to explore work in the communities in this part of Canada.

Anyone have any insights or want to open a dialogue. DM or feel free to discuss here. Thank you.