The Makkovik JCEM’s sure cleaned up the house at the badminton regionals.

Gemma Pottle is the coach for the JCEM.

She provided the results and here they are:

Winning first overall and going to provincials.

For the individuals/men singles:

1st place Shane, 2nd place Jacob, and 3rd place Jesse.

Men’s doubles:

Shane and Jesse got gold, Jacob and Robert got second (very close game of three games).

Hannah and Michelle got 3rd in Women’s doubles.

Mixed doubles:

Jesse and Hannah got 1st, Shane and Emma got 2nd, and Shane got MVP.

Congratulations to JCEM students, way to go!

Avian influenza has been detected in bird’s populations in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and PEI.

To date, there have been no cases of AIV in Nunatsiavut.

When preparing harvested birds, always wear gloves, thoroughly clean your prep area including tools and clothing, ensure meat is fully cooked with no pink meat and juices run clear, eggs should be brushed off, not washed with water, and eggs should fully be cooked, no runny yolks.

If you see a sick or dead bird, please do not handle the bird and report it to your Community Conservation Officer.

In Nain – Simon Kohlmeister at 922-2942
Hopedale – Ian Winters at 933-3777
Makkovik – Errol Andersen at 923-2365
Postville – George Gear at 479-9763
Rigolet – 947-3383

If you have any questions, please contact your local Conservation Officer or Carla Pamak at 922-2380 ext. 228.

The Innu Nation hopes the inquiry into the treatment of children care will be the beginning of the end of the trauma.

The inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the child protection System was launched last Friday, April 29.

It comes almost a year after Commissioner Chair was named to lead it, and 5 years after it was announced.

Innu Nation Deputy Grand Chief, Mary Anne Nui said its about stopping the cycle of generational trauma.

She said it’s a new beginning for the generation, the goal is to stop passing it down and putting them through what their parents and grandparents went through.

Commissioner Chair Igloliorte, who will be assisted by Co-commissioner, Anastasia Qupee and Dr. Mark Devine said that it is important for everyone acknowledge the failings of the system.

He said all parties acknowledged the longstanding issue of not appreciating issues of those failures of Innu Nation Children, their families, their communities, and their culture, the inquiry will help guide the Innu as they work self- fall.

Igloliorte who also oversaw the recent into ground, search inquiry, said public meetings will start in the fall.

In the meantime, there will be meetings with community leaders, while the parties prepare and review legal documents for presentation at the inquiry.

Effective today, Monday, May 2, 2022, services traditionally offered through the Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line will now be provided by the 811 Health Line.

Individuals in need of crisis response or mental health and addictions support can simply dial 811, day or night, to speak with a registered nurse who is a trained crisis intervener.

This service transition will enhance capacity to assist individuals in real time during a crisis, with a three-digit number already well known to residents and easier to recall when needed.

For a period of time, and to ensure a seamless service transition, residents who call the existing Provincial Mental Health Crisis Line will be automatically transferred to the 811 Health Line for support but are encouraged to call 811 directly.

Today’s announcement is one of a number of mental health and addictions service enhancements and initiatives expected in the coming weeks.

NL is reporting a spike in COVID-19 in it’s first May update.

Since last Friday, April 29, the hospitalizations jumped 50 percent- 16 on Friday to 24 today Monday. There are 3 people in critical care, and down 1 Friday.

The province also had another death due COVID-19, a person 80 years old or older in Western Health Region. There now have been 165 COVID-19 deaths in the province with nearly one third of those – 54 – last month alone.

The Health Department is also reporting 197 new cases since Friday’s update- 103 on Friday, 29 Saturday and 65 on Monday.

These numbers, though, are not a true indication of spread is also reporting 197 new cases since last Friday, 29 on Sunday and 65 on Monday.

Those numbers, though, are not true indication of the spread of COVID-19is no longer data on how many people are being tested and is restricting PCR testing.

Ordinary Members are chosen from the constituencies of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet, Upper Lake Melville and Canada.

Voting will be taking place tomorrow, May 3rd, 2022 in each of the Nunatsiavut Communities.

Susan Onlik and Darlene Gear- White is campaigning for ordinary member for the Canadian constituency.

Gerald Asivak and Marlene Winters-Wheeler is seeking election for Upper Lake Melville Ordinary Member.

Click here show hear more from Tuttauk and Lyall campaigning for ordinary members.

Tune into Labrador Memories when we air Roxanne Barbour who is campaigning for the community of Nain.

Ordinary Members are chosen from the constituencies of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet, Upper Lake Melville and Canada.

Kate Mitchell is campaigning for Ordinary Member for Makkovik and Tony Andersen is the Ordinary Member of the Nunatsiavut Government.

Click here to hear more from Andersen and Mitchell campaigning for Ordinary Members.

NL reported 2 new COVID related deaths are being reported in the province.

The provincial government’s e dashboard was updated today.

Showing 16 people in hospital due to the virus with 4 in critical care.

New COVID cases are starting to trend upwards slightly, with 102 new cases reported today, and 126 yesterday.

Following a meeting in December 2021 between Commissioner Brenda Lucki, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and President Natan Obed, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), both organizations have developed a shared workplan to help improve the relationship between Inuit communities and RCMP.

The plan is the starting point of a collaborative relationship between the RCMP and Inuit at the national level to address gaps and priorities in policing, with the goal of building transparency and trust.

Many of the action items flow from recommendations made in the National Inuit Action Plan, which embodies Inuit priorities for implementing the Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

As part of the workplan, the RCMP has committed to regular consultation with Inuit leadership to monitor progress. Both organizations are committed to sharing information and working together on emerging issues.

The Labrador Marine Inc. have set up the ferry schedule for the summer of 2022.

The ferry service stopped shipping cargo and freight for customers on November 12, 2021 and made their last departure on December 8.

According to the schedule, the MV Kamutik W is expected to resume their first departure from Happy Valley-Goose Bay on June 12, 2022, ports north to Nain.

The ferry can take a maximum of 250 passengers including 38 recliners as there are 23 cabins that can accommodate 82 passengers.

For more information, you can contact the Marine Services Branch at 1-888-638-5454.