There are two positions open on the OKâlaKatiget Society Board of Directors in the communities of Nain and Upper Lake Melville.

These positions are open for a two-year term.

All Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries are eligible to run for the OKâlaKatiget Society Board of Directors and must have a phone and email access.

To be nominated, you must fill out a nomination form, which must be signed by a nominator and a seconder, both of whom must be Nunatsiavut Members.

Nominations forms are available at the OKâlaKatiget Head office in Nain, and completed nomination forms must be returned to the OKâlaKatiget Society office by 12pm noon on the closing date on Monday, July 4, 2022.

If more than one person is nominated, an election will take place.

More details will be made available on the OKâlaKatiget Society Radio.

For more information, please contact the Head office in Nain at 922-2955, 2957, or 2958.

The Labrador office for Indigenous & Northern Skilled Trades will be holding an Open House in Nain tomorrow.

This open house will take place at the Nunatsiavut Government Administration Building.

Their mandate include: -Linkages for Indigenous Skilled Trades, recruit, provide and advance skilled trades workers, mentoring apprentices, advancing careers, database registry, partner and outreach, Career Development, employment supports, and maximizing benefits.

This Open House will be held on tomorrow, June 29, 2022, from 6-8pm.

For more information you can call 709-899-0723 or by email at: indigenoustrades@tradesnl.com

The Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures Project is a joint project between the Nunatsiavut Government, Dalhousie University, and Memorial University.

Caroline Nochasak is the Inuit Youth Research Coordinator with the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures Project.

She says Co-Production, and Transdisciplinary approaches for sustainable Nunatsiavut futures project took place here in Nain June 24th, 2022.

They are partnered with 13 partners with the federal government, representatives, environment Nunatsiavut Government Officials.

Click here to hear more from Nochasak.

The Colorado Avalanche are the Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2001, thanks to a resiliency that had eluded them in recent years.

The Avalanche tied an NHL record with their 10th come-from-behind victory of the playoffs to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 Sunday night and end the two-time champions’ reign.

Colorado star Nathan MacKinnon had his best game of the series with a goal and an assist in the second period to help the Avalanche clinch the franchise’s third Stanley Cup with a 16-4 playoff record.

“It’s a relief. It’s a 20-pound weight lifted off our shoulders, and it means so much to bring this championship back to the city of Denver,” captain Gabriel Landeskog told NHL Network during the on-ice celebration at Tampa’s Amalie Arena.

The Lightning, who were trying to send the series back to Denver for Game 7, got off to a good start when captain Steven Stamkos scored at 3:48 of the first period after a Colorado turnover.

Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar was voted the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after recording 29 points.

Most of the communities along the coast are doing summer programs for children this year.

Nain and Hopedale have not planned anything as of yet due to shortage of staff.

Jacqueline Harris is the acting Recreation Director for Postville.

She says the program started today, Monday, June 27, 2022.

Registration forms are available for any children to join from ages 0 to 11.

There is a fee of $20 per child, but if there is more than one that would like to register, the fee is $10.

There are three instructors, herself along with the recreation assistant, and the youth assistant.

For children ages 0 to 4 years, they will have their program from 10am to 12pm, and children ages five to 12 years have theirs from 1 to 3pm.

Krista Mitchell is the Director of Recreation and Community Events for Makkovik.

She says they are in the planning stage for their summer program.

There are five currently working and there will be another five applicants to work with the youth.

The forms will be sent out at the end of the week.

In Rigolet, they have three summer students hired, the Youth Centre will be open during the day instead of in the evening, their gym program will continue, and the hours have expanded for students to enjoy.

The Nain Department of Health and Social Development are holding their annual Hope Walk this week.

We spoke with Elsie Russell who is the Mental Health and Addictions Worker.

She says it will take place on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Right now, there are 6 people signed up for this years Hope Walk.

They will meet at the DHSD building at 8:30am, drive down to the dump and start walking to Appisi, have a boil up and go fishing.

You must bring your own rod and please wear appropriate footwear and clothing, there will be snacks and food provided.

She adds that there will be Hope supplies such as hoodies and caps for this years Hope Walk.

If you would like to take part in this years Hope Walk you can contact Rutie Lampe or Elsie Russell at the Nain DHSD at 922-2126.

The Department of Language, Culture and Tourism is looking for an application within Nunatsiavut for a family of five to attend the Inuit connection and access to the Torngat Mountains National Park Pilot Project at the Torngat Mountains Base Camp and Research station for the 2022 season.

They are looking for a family application of five people. The family make-up can be from grandparents, sister, cousin, father, uncle, aunt etc.

The program dates are for one week from July 23-30, 2022.

The pilot program welcomes applications from Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet.

Completed applications must be submitted by July 4, 2022 by 4pm to the department; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

You can send them to your community Liaison Officer or directly to Belinda Webb, Deputy Minister Department of Language, Culture and Tourism P.O. Box 70, or by email at belinda.webb@nunatsiavut.com, and her fax number is 709-922-1040.

Beneficiaries will be selected on the merit of their applications; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The Rigolet Inuit Community Government is still waiting for tenders to be approved for the community.

We spoke with AngajukKâk Charlotte Wolfrey.

She says right now they extended the community clean up.

The Recreation Department also now have full gym schedules.

Click here to find out more about the Rigolet Community update with AngajukKâk Wolfrey.

The Hopedale Inuit Community Government is looking for applicants to be part of their team.

Marjorie Flowers is the AngajukKâk.

She says they are looking for job positions for the ICG and at the Nanuk Centre.

She would like to say thanks to Kendra Winters and Mackenzie Freida for keeping the activities going at the Centre.

Click here to hear what positions are needed with AngajukKâk Flowers.

Are you interested in learning all about the amazing lands, waters, fish, wildlife, and plants of Labrador, while connecting with other youth and great scientists and instructors?

The Torngat Wildlife, Plants and Fisheries Secretariat is calling all youth going into Grades 8 to 11 in September 2022.

They are delighted to announce that the Labrador Lands and Waters Science Camp is back for summer 2022 in Upper Lake Melville, and is open to any youth in Labrador.

There is funding available for youth in Nunatsiavut, NunatuKavut, and the Innu Nation, to cover travel from coastal communities to Upper Lake Melville for the camp.

For more information, or to put your name forward for consideration to participate, please contact mckenzie.hutchings@mun.ca.