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CBC
4 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Nunavut Premier extends condolences after 3 deaths in Pond Inlet
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok is sharing his sympathies with the community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, after three recent deaths. "Like many Nunavummiut, I am heartbroken by the tragic events that have shaken your community," Akeeagok said in a statement Saturday. The territory's coroner said Friday that his office is investigating the deaths, but that it would be inappropriate to share details at this point and that the report would become public once completed. Akeeagok said the Nunavut government has mobilized all available resources to those affected. Nunavut government spokesperson Casey Lessard said in an email that health workers and virtual mental health support is already being offered to affected residents. "To the residents of Pond Inlet: please know that the entire territory stands with you," Akeeagok said. "You are not alone. We will walk with you through this tragedy and support your healing in the days and weeks ahead." If you or someone you know in Nunavut is struggling, the following resources may help:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Nunavut Premier extends condolences after 3 deaths in Pond Inlet
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok is sharing his sympathies with the community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, after three recent deaths. "Like many Nunavummiut, I am heartbroken by the tragic events that have shaken your community," Akeeagok said in a statement Saturday. The territory's coroner said Friday that his office is investigating the deaths, but that it would be inappropriate to share details at this point and that the report would become public once completed. Akeeagok said the Nunavut government has mobilized all available resources to those affected. Nunavut government spokesperson Casey Lessard said in an email that health workers and virtual mental health support is already being offered to affected residents. "To the residents of Pond Inlet: please know that the entire territory stands with you," Akeeagok said. "You are not alone. We will walk with you through this tragedy and support your healing in the days and weeks ahead." If you or someone you know in Nunavut is struggling, the following resources may help: Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Helpline (available 24 hours a day): 979-3333 in Iqaluit, or 1-800-265-3333 Healing by Talking counselling program: 1-888-648-0070 Government of Nunavut Employee and Family Assistance Program: 1-800-663-1142 Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit (Embrace Life Council): 1-866-804-2782 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text TALK to 686868 Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 Victim's Services: 1-866-456-5216 Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program: 1-800-464-8106
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Oil leaking from old equipment and barrels at Nanisivk mine, Nunavut government assessing
The Nunavut government says it's working on a clean-up plan after reports of an oil spill near Arctic Bay. Photos posted to Facebook show oil on the ground near old barrels and equipment from the Nanisivik lead and zinc mine, which operated about 20 kilometres outside the community from 1976 to 2002. In a statement to CBC News, Nunavut's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure said it's "working on determining the extent of the contamination at Nanisivik." After those initial assessments the Department of Environment will also assess the site from July 14 to 26. Once that's done, Transportation and Infrastructure will develop a plan to remediate the site, the statement said. The government said it won't know how long remediation will take until those assessments are complete.
CBC
01-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Latest data shows 'significant increase' in Beverly caribou herd
This week, northerners got some rare good news about caribou. The most recent data on the Beverly herd has added 50,000 animals since it was last measured, a "statistically significant increase" in its population. According to the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board, a population survey conducted in 2023 and published earlier this year estimated there are now 153,000 animals in the Beverly herd — up from 103,000 animals in 2017, just five years earlier. In an announcement earlier this week, the board called it a "statistically significant increase" in population. Earl Evans, the chair of the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board, said it was "really good information." The Beverly herd had previously been in decline since the 90s. "It's actually quite surprising to see a herd come back that quick, in that short a period of time," he told CBC. The population survey of the Beverly herd was done by biologists with the Nunavut government and was presented to the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board at a meeting earlier this month. Evans said it's especially encouraging to the population increase because they know the herd, whose habitat includes the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road, is commonly hunted from in Northwest Territories. Evans said the increasing population of the herd is likely due to a combination of factors, including natural cycling in populations and mixing with other herds. But he thinks the biggest factor may be the herd's habitat, which he says provides "good forage, good range for them, and not too much disturbance." "They seem to be wintering further and further away from any development," Evans said. "If you look at the collaring data there, a lot of their activities are away from any major development and stuff, so I think that kind of provides some protection for them." Qamanirjuaq herd doing 'pretty good' despite decline The Qamanirjuaq caribou herd, Evans said, is also doing "pretty good", despite still being in decline. The most recent survey of the herd, in 2022, estimated there were 253,000 animals in the herd, down from 288,000 animals in 2017. The management board describes it as a pattern of "slow decline". But Evans said there are many hopeful signs. The Qamanirjuaq caribou are generally healthy, Evans said, and the herd still has a good pregnancy and calving rate. Overall, he says he is hopeful about the future of both herds, but emphasized there is still a lot of work to do, especially to ensure that the habitats of both herds are protected from development as much as possible.
