There is a Harvester’s Support Program Survey for residents along the coast.

The Nunatsiavut Government is receiving funding from Nutrition North Canada to help assist our communities to access country food.

There are lots of options to choose from for how they spend the funding.

They are asking for you input to make this program a success.

This is for residents of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet.

You can complete their online survey or mailed survey to voice your opinion and have a chance to win a new Eskimo Mako M43 Gas-Powered Ice Auger.

Please note that funding for this program can only be spent in the communities along the North coast; this is decided by the federal government.

For more information, you can contact Michelle Saunders by email at michelle.saunders@nunatsiavut.com

The President of NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) made a formal presentation to the Public Inquiry into Ground and Search in Labrador this week.

Todd Russel has a personal connection to a tragedy that unfolded on the Southeast Coast of Labrador in September, with loss of Russell’s nephew Mark Russell and his crewmate Joey Jenkins who were lost after leaving on a fishing trip.

Russell says that loss of the two young men has again raised questions and concerns about what he calls “a deeply flawed” search and rescue system.

Marc’s parents Jeanette and Dwight Russell presented to the Inquiry this week telling their story and advocating for improved search and rescue in Labrador.

Search and rescue advocate, Merv Wiseman also presented to the inquiry on behalf of NCC.

The Status of Women’s Office is in operations in Rigolet.

Kelly Ann Blake is the new Coordinator.

She says there are quite a few projects she’s working on.

One is the Nominations for the Women of the year Award, and a conference she’ll going to, and few more upcoming events.

Click here when Blake tell you more of her work.

Today (Wednesday, November 10), Newfoundland and Labrador has seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the last public advisory. Contact tracing by Public Health is underway and anyone considered a close contact has been advised regarding quarantine according to current guidelines.

In the Eastern Health region:
• One between 50-59 years of age;
• One between 60-69 years of age; and
• One 70 years of age and older

There is one female and two males. One is a contact of a previously known case, one case is related to international travel and one is under investigation.

In the Central Health region:
• Two under 20 years of age;
• One between 50-59 years of age; and
• One 70 years of age and older

There are two females and two males and all are contacts of previously known cases.

There have been two new recoveries in the Eastern Health region and 1,955 people have recovered. There are two people in hospital because of COVID-19.

There are currently 41 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. The regional breakdown of the active cases are as follows:

• Eastern Health-24
• Central Health-15
• Labrador-Grenfell Health-0
• Western Health-2

The number of tests that have been administered is not available at this time due to the ongoing IT outage.

Here is a notice on why, and who is eligible to get a Booster Dose Vaccine.

Adults living in rural remote and isolated Indigenous communities were included in the early stages of the initial COVID-19 immunization campaign and received their two doses close together to optimize protection from the COVID-19 virus as quickly as possible.

A Booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended because protection may have decreased since you received your first and second dose. In addition, the best possible immunity against the virus is especially important in remote communities in Nunatsiavut where local health services are limited.

A Booster dose does not require a VaxPass, because VaxPass only requires a primary series of the two doses, of either Moderna or Phizer. Nor does the Booster dose is required in travel or gatherings.

Anyone working in Voisey’s Bay can receive their Booster Dose in any of the 5 Labrador Inuit own respective communities. They can contact their Public Health Offices and make an appointment to get the vaccine.

Right now, the Booster Dose is recommended for adults 18 years and older. Anyone can also get your COVID-19 and Flu shots at the same time or close together.

The Indigenous Youth Summit 2021 will be held virtually this year.

It will be a 3-day event for youth ages 18-35 from Monday, November 15 to 17, 2021.

This year’s event will share practical life tools to make decisions, plan for your future while having fun and building relationships with other youth across Turtle Island hosted by Adam Beach.

They will be focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, employment skills, and mental health.

Using the newly developed guidebook on how to plan for international work and travelling, teams will complete a series of challenges to develop a plan for successfully working abroad.

They will also have amazing prizes and a special event called Race in your Moccasins.

If you are interested in attending the Indigenous Youth Summit, NG Economic Development will cover the registration fee of $25.

You can sign up with Mary Andersen, our Business Development Officer today at mary.tamma@nunatsiavut.com or 922-2942 ext. 250.

Updating Woodward’s Group of Companies Oil tanker.

Dennis White is the Vice-President for the Company.

He says the Two Back W tanker is expected to set sail to the north coast communities on Monday, November 15 this fall.

White could not say when the price of the oil prices will be change, they have to wait from other sources when the tanker arrives to the communities or after it leaves.

The 25th Annual Jobe J Tournament will be going ahead this weekend in Hopedale.

It will be from Friday, November 12th to Sunday, November 14th, 2021.

There will be male and female divisions with teams that consist a minimum of four players and a maximum of seven players.

The round robin games will be best of 2 to 21, semis and medal games will be best 2 out of 3 to 25 and if a 3rd set is needed, it will go to 15 points.

Here are the following prizes that will be awarded:

Most Valuable Player, Most Sportsmanlike Trophies and there will be hoodies for the champions.

The admission fee is $20 per player and the deadline to register your team is today, November 10th at 6 pm.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause in memory of the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives in the military service.

This day is called Remembrance Day, and will be celebrated tomorrow.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all schools will not be celebrating this special event together, but staff and students will embrace the tradition in their classrooms.

OKâlaKatiget will be airing the Remembrance Day celebration that was held at the JHMS School on November 11, 2016.

In observance of Remembrance Day, OKâlaKatiget will be closed and OK Radio will have regular programming on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Stay tuned to our AtjiKangitut show today to hear the Remembrance Day assembly from 2016.

Here is a reminder that the deadline for guaranteed freight delivery on its Labrador Coastal service. All commercial and residential freight must be received by 5pm on Friday, November 12 to be assured of delivery before the end of the shipping season.

The November shipping deadline applies to both the north and south coast service.

“We encourage early delivery of freight to the Goose Bay terminal”, says LMI General Manager Captain Austin Daley. “It is vitally important to the people in coastal communities that food supplies and other essential goods are delivered to each port before the service ends for the season.

Daley complimented travelers and customers for helping ensure coastal communities remained safe in the face of the continuing Coronavirus pandemic.

“LMI worked with federal, provincial, and local governments, and with health authorities to put measures in place that protected local people and their communities. We want to thank the people who travelled with us for their cooperation and patience in helping make 2021 safe for everyone”

Inquiries about freight operations should be directed to Dave Leyden, Labrador Marine Inc. at dleyden@woodwards.nf.ca

For media inquiries, contact Captain Austin Daley, General Manager of Labrador Marine Inc. at adaley@woodwards.nf.ca.