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Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Edmonton Journal
Two Edmonton men charged in brutal Cambridge Bay assault
Article content Angulalik said her family is grateful her brother is healing, and happy that he didn't die. Article content She's hoping for more prevention of drug-related crime in the small Arctic community. Article content 'I think they should be making sure, like at the airport, they have things that could detect drugs and handguns before they come to Cambridge Bay,' she said. Article content 'This is our hometown.' Article content Packed town hall Article content At a town hall meeting this week, more than 90 community members in attendance shared their concerns with Mayor Wayne Gregory, MLA and Justice Minister Pam Gross and Acting RCMP Supt. Kent Pike and other RCMP representatives, according to the Kitikmeot Inuit Association. Article content 'The KIA appreciates the openness of these officials and urges them to act upon what was shared with them quickly and efficiently to avoid a repeat of similar events and the fear they caused. The KIA is a working member of the Cambridge Bay inter-agency team that will be tasked with developing and implementing some of the measures that are needed to protect Cambridge Bay,' the KIA posted. Article content Article content 'The KIA is committed to working towards solutions as part of this team that not only protect Cambridge Bay from the damage and fear caused by the free flow of narcotics and criminals into this community, but to also develop measures that will protect all Kitikmeot communities. Article content 'Fear and criminal activity have no place in Cambridge Bay and/or the Kitikmeot.' Article content Points arising from the town hall event included a community ready alert test for important safety updates, bringing in an RCMP drug detection dog, working with territorial and federal partners, including the Northwest Territories and federal ministers, to improve security for mail and travellers through Yellowknife. Article content A second community meeting is expected to be held soon. Article content Charges laid Article content Police have charged Ly Gabriel Galido, 22, and Ayaan Kamran Warsi, 18, both of Edmonton, and Hadi Alhashesh, 19, of Chilliwack, B.C. Article content Article content Their charges included two counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm without a licence, two counts of forcible confinement, two counts of pointing a firearm, trafficking a controlled substance, possession of property obtained by crime, robbery with a firearm. Article content Police have also charged Joshua MacPherson, 19, of Cambridge Bay with two counts of assault in relation to the July 8 incident. Article content Alhashesh, Galido and Warsi were remanded into custody with their next court appearance scheduled for July 29 in Iqaluit. Article content Galido has recently faced other charges in the North. Article content According to multiple media reports, after RCMP surrounded a Hay River home on Feb. 18 on reports of alleged forcible confinement, Galido was remanded to RCMP custody for firearms charges, including possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, and unsafe storage of a firearm.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
B2Gold pours first gold at Goose mine in Canada
Canadian gold mining company B2Gold has reported the inaugural gold pour at its Goose mine, part of the Back River gold district of Nunavut - a milestone for the company's first Canadian operation and its fourth active mine. The initial ore was processed at the Goose mine facilities on 24 June 2025, with operations running at 50% of the intended capacity during this phase, aligning with the company's strategy. The third quarter of 2025 will focus on achieving steady-state operations and scaling up to full capacity. This will involve the integration of additional generators and the optimisation of all processing circuits. B2Gold president and CEO Clive Johnson stated: 'I am pleased to announce that the Goose mine has achieved its inaugural gold pour, a true milestone for our staff and our partners who have worked tirelessly to reach this achievement. 'The commencement of gold production at the Goose mine marks an exciting step in B2Gold's history, further diversifying and adding to the quality of the company's existing global operating portfolio. We look forward to many years of safe and successful production at the Goose mine, as well as further unlocking the value of the entire Back River gold district.' Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) has played a pivotal role in the development of the Goose mine. B2Gold emphasises that cooperation with the KIA is essential for its licence to operate in the region. B2Gold is committed to operating the Goose mine in a way that aligns with Inuit priorities, addresses concerns and delivers socio-economic benefits to the Kitikmeot region. The company anticipates reaching commercial production in the third quarter of 2025 and projects gold production for the year between 120,000 and 150,000 ounces (oz). It expects an average annual yield of about 300,000oz over the first six full years of operation (2026 to 2031), based solely on current mineral reserves. The company has allocated C$61m ($44.5m) for its 2025 corporate exploration budget, with C$32m earmarked for exploration in the Back River gold district, highlighting the area's significant untapped potential. In April, B2Gold announced plans to cut 300 jobs in Namibia as it begins the phased downscaling of operations at its Otjikoto gold mine, following the depletion of open pit reserves. "B2Gold pours first gold at Goose mine in Canada" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
CBC
13-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., teacher and leader celebrated with new Canada Post stamp
Julia Haogak Ogina will soon be travelling the country, all from her home in North. Ogina, an Indigenous teacher and elder born in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., is being honoured with her own stamp. Canada Post unveiled the stamp Friday in Ulukhaktok as part of a series honouring Indigenous leaders across Canada. Ogina's stamp, along with two others, will be issued June 20, the day before National Indigenous Peoples Day. Ogina, born in 1962, has been a champion of preserving ancestral knowledge, particularly through drum dance. In 2006, she became the programs coordinator of elders, language and culture for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, emphasizing the importance of oral learning in communities. In 2017, she helped publish Huqqullaarutit Unipkaangit — Stories Told Through Drum-Dance Songs — a project to preserve the Kitikmeot's dialects, including Inuinnaqtun. Ogina also received an outstanding achievement award in 2017 from the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit in language revitalization.
CBC
11-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Remembering Asger 'Red' Pedersen, former N.W.T. MLA and 'honourary Inuk'
Social Sharing The late Asger "Red" Pedersen had a number of feathers in his cap, as a twice-elected MLA, former cabinet minister and Speaker of the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly, former mayor of Kugluktuk, Nunavut, and as a member of both the Order of Nunavut and the Order of Canada. But according to his son, there was one title that meant more to Pedersen than any other: "honourary Inuk." "You know, those were his peers when he grew up here in the North. And he lived out on the land with many Inuit and worked with Inuit," said Fred Pedersen. "He thought that was a big honour." That title was bestowed upon Red Pedersen, who died on May 30 at the age of 89, by the Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA), which had also made him an honourary lifetime member. Flags at the KIA office in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, were flying at half-mast after his death, out of respect for an "incredible individual" who left a "permanent, positive mark on the North," according to a news release from KIA on Monday. Red Pedersen was born in Denmark and came to the Canadian North at the age of 17 to work for the Hudson's Bay Company. He then spent most of the rest of his life in the North, in different parts of the N.W.T. and Nunavut, and also moved south for periods of time to be closer to some of his children. But Fred Pedersen — who's now the executive director of the KIA — says his father would always return to Kugluktuk. "That was home for him, and that's where he felt most comfortable," Fred Pedersen said. "He first came up to the Arctic 72 years ago. So, you know, that was back in the [time of] dog teams and igloos and tents and things like that. So you know, when you're living in the Arctic back then, I think you have to be an outdoorsy person." Pedersen was first elected MLA for the Kitikmeot West riding in 1983, when Nunavut was still part of the N.W.T. He served two terms as MLA, also serving on the executive council and holding portfolios of culture and communications, renewable resources, and the status of women. He was named Speaker in 1987 and held that role until 1989. In a statement, the current N.W.T. Speaker, Shane Thompson, called Red Pedersen "a beacon of hope and strength." "Red's life was one of service, love, and humility. His passing leaves a tremendous void, but his legacy will continue in the lives he touched and the lessons he taught," Thompson said. Flags at the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife were also lowered to half-mast to honour Pederson. His Speaker's portrait and robe were also displayed in the legislature building's Great Hall last week. In his statement, Thompson recalled first meeting Red Pederson in 1987, at a hockey rink in Kugluktuk. "It was clear from that first conversation that his passion was the people of the community—he truly considered them his family," Thompson said. James Eetoolook, a KIA board member and currently the acting president of the association, knew Pedersen for more than 70 years. He recalled being nine years old when he joined his father and Pedersen on a dog-team trip to Gjoa Haven. He said Pedersen was "just like another Inuk, to us." "He was good man. I liked him," said Eetoolook. "He'd rather be with the Kitikmeot people than people back home or whatever, in Denmark or whatever." Fred Pedersen described his father as someone who "was always ready and willing to help people." "You know, starting with his family, but other people as well, everybody in the community and people that he knew. You know, if someone needed a ride, he'd offer to give a ride or whatever," Fred said. Fred also recalled how, as an N.W.T. MLA in the 1980s, his father helped push for the creation of Nunavut. "He wanted to ensure that, you know, Inuit were able to control the territory," Fred said. More than anything, though, Red was a "family guy," his son recalled. Red had six children — two of them now deceased — and a total of 108 descendants, Fred said. "I've learned that from him that, you know, family's important. Work life is also important, but you need a balance and you need to ensure that, you know, you keep your family life number one," Fred said.
Cision Canada
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Canada Post to celebrate Indigenous leaders with fourth stamp set Français
Julia Haogak Ogina, Sophie McDougall and Bruce Starlight devoted their lives to revitalizing Inuit, Métis and First Nations culture and languages OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada Post will soon issue its fourth set of stamps in a multi-year series honouring the lives and legacies of Indigenous leaders across Canada. Julia Haogak Ogina, Sophie McDougall and Bruce Starlight will each be featured on a stamp for their dedication to preserving the culture and languages of their Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities. Launched in 2022, the stamp series highlights the achievements of Indigenous leaders who have made a significant impact on their community and country. All three stamps will be released a day ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. Julia Haogak Ogina Julia Haogak Ogina (b. 1962) is known for her tireless efforts to protect and promote Inuit culture and traditions. She worked as a translator and research assistant on the book, The Northern Copper Inuit: A History (1996) with anthropologist Richard G. Condon, which documented the rapid pace of socio-economic change in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories (her birthplace). An accomplished drum dance teacher and leader, in 2017 Ogina helped publish Huqqullaarutit Unipkaangit (Stories Told through Drum Dance Songs). In nearly two decades with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, she has contributed to the creation of a regional language framework and programs promoting oral learning and knowledge transfer. Ogina was recognized for her work with an Outstanding Achievement in Language Revitalization award from the Inuit Uqausinginnik Taiguusiliuqtiit in 2017, and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2020. Sophie McDougall Sophie McDougall (1928-2023) was a passionate Michif Language Keeper who shared extensive knowledge of her Métis culture and language with generations of students and community members over her long life. Born in St. Louis, Saskatchewan, McDougall was a descendant of the area's original settlers. As a Métis woman, she experienced discrimination in teachers' college but faced it with courage and determination. She spent many years as a devoted schoolteacher. An Elder with the Prince Albert Métis Women's Association in Saskatchewan for 20 years, McDougall translated books and other materials into Michif, the traditional language of the Métis. In her late 80s she appeared in the YouTube series, Métis Women Stories and later contributed to the creation of the Learn Michif French app. In 2023, she received the Order of Gabriel Dumont Gold Medal in recognition of her lifetime of service to the Métis of Canada. Bruce Starlight Bruce Starlight (b. 1947) is an Elder and Knowledge Keeper who has spent more than five decades working to save his language and culture from extinction. Born on the Tsúut'ínà Nation near Calgary, Alberta, he served as a language commissioner for his community and was among the founders of the Tsúut'ínà Gunáhà Násʔághà, an institute dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of his mother tongue. A skilled teacher and speaker, Starlight has developed extensive materials for Tsúut'ínà instruction, including dictionaries and recordings. He recently collaborated on a collection of traditional narratives and historical accounts in Tsúut'ínà and a Tsúut'ínà-to-English glossary. Still active as a cultural mentor, adviser and ambassador to this day, Starlight received an honorary doctorate from Mount Royal University in 2023. The new stamps and collectibles will be available at and select postal outlets across Canada starting June 20.
