Four kayakers (Kajattutet) left from Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik last month.

We spoke with Noah Nochasak, a kayaker himself from Nain.

Today the four kayakers arrive in Nain, and they will be at the baseball field for their arrival.

This is a very far journey with lots of exposed ocean, hard paddling, and many polar bears, and it will be good to see them once they arrive, says Nochasak.

The kayakers are JS Marleau, Justine Curgenven, Frank Wolf, and Larry Chomyn.

JS Marleau was Noah’s former Kayak instructors in BC.

They started their journey in mid June from Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik.

The Kayakers will stay over night and fly back onto their homes tomorrow.

Nochasak adds if you would like to hear how their experience was you can meet them at the baseball field.

Joann Pye is Nain’s Public Health Nurse with Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development.

Pye says that Public Health is most bust during fall season, but still do have some programs on the go for Nain during summer months.

Click here to hear a brief update on what’s happening under Public Health for Nain this summer.

SIKU is a mobile app and web platform by and for Inuit which provides tools and services for ice safety, language preservation and weather.

SIKU is a project of the Arctic Eider Society and in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government.

SIKU held their 2023 SIKU SmartICE Ice Watch Challenge and ended on July 2, 2023.

SIKU is a support for ice safety and knowledge transfer in your community by sharing Ice Posts with the SIKU app.

At the end of this challenge finalists will be selected based on their excellent contributions to Indigenous Knowledge of ice.

1st grand prize winner will receive a 2023 Expedition Sport 600 Ace Skidoo, sponsored by Contant and was won by Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik.

2nd grand prize winner will receive a $750 Northern gift card won by Jaiku Arnatuk from George River.

3rd grand prize winner will receive a $500 Northern gift card and was won by Brian Kasudluak from Inukjuak.

You can reach us by phone at (613) 416-9607 or learn more by visiting www.arcticeider.com.

The North West River Beach Festival was established in 1986.

Since then, it has evolved not only into Labrador’s largest outdoor music festival, but a great Labrador tradition.

This year, the Beach Festival is held on this weekend of July 22nd and 23rd.

The largest indigenous outdoor music festival in the province of NL happens in North West River at the end of Route 520 Central Labrador.

The festival will take place at the Lester Burry Memorial Park.

This is a fun event for all ages, events will include live entertainment, games, concessions, auctions, along with fireworks.

There are serviced lots available for camping, and a water hose will also be available, but there is no dumping station, on the old ball field area on airstrip road.

OKâlaKatiget Radio will have more updates on the Beach Festival when it becomes available.

The Nain fish plant is very busy.

We spoke to Deidi Kohlmeister, Supervisor.

She say’s today they have 14,628 pounds of fish landed.

There are 26 employees working, with 13 fisherman fishing.

Kohlmeister says they have smoked fish, and fresh fillets for sale to purchase at the fish plant.

Their hours are from Monday-Friday, 9-5pm.

At about 3:10 p.m. yesterday, the Nain Volunteer Fire Department and the RCMP responded to an apparent fire at the Illusuak Cultural Centre in Nain. Staff and visitors inside the building at the time evacuated safely, with the majority attending to the Nain clinic for assessment and advice. One person continues to receive medical attention. All inquiries with respect to potential health impacts related to exposure to the fire suppression material should be directed to health officials.

Following an internal inspection last evening, there was no evidence to determine that a fire had broken out inside the building. What is known is that the facility’s fire suppressant system was engaged. The extent of the damages has yet to be determined, but power and internet services have been restored to the facility.

The Nunatsiavut Government sends its appreciation to the Nain Volunteer Fire Department for its quick response, to the RCMP, and to the staff at the Nain clinic for acting in a professional and caring manner in dealing with those impacted by the incident.

An investigation will be carried out and a report will be issued once complete. There is no timeline on when the investigation will be completed.

The federal fuel charge also known as the Carbon Tax came into effect as of July 1, 2023, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

The Government of Canada has mandated provinces to update carbon tax rates and remove exemptions to align with federally proposed changes for 2023 to 2030.

Residents of these provinces will receive three quarterly payments (July 2023, October 2023, and January 2024) in the first year and four payments in the year(s) after that.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador disagrees with the federal approach, which includes, among others, the removal of carbon tax exemptions on home heating fuel, municipal operations, and intra-provincial aviation.

As a result, the Government of Canada is imposing its federal Fuel Charge (the backstop) on Newfoundland and Labrador; and the province is repealing its legislation and will no longer collect carbon tax as of July 1, 2023.

Wholesalers and retailers of carbon products should cease to charge the provincially administered carbon tax.

Retailers should also record their inventory of carbon products and may apply for a refund of carbon tax paid on those inventories through the following application – Carbon Retailer Refund Application (July 1, 2023)

Effective July 1, 2023, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador will become listed provinces under the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. This means that fuel used in these jurisdictions will be subject to the fuel charge under the Act.

For information pertaining to the Government of Canada’s new Fuel Charge, please visit their website at Federal Fuel Charge or call 1-866-330-3304.

Sucseed is a sustainable education for indigenous youth in Canada.

Emily Bland is one of the Team Leaders with Sucseed.

They focus on educating youth and sustainable agriculture, healthy eating, and waste production.

They are most known for is the indoor hydro garden that allows you to grow a thousand different foods.

Sucseed also has programming with 1500 classes across Canada, including every school in Labrador.

Bland is looking for 10 indigenous youth from Canada to attend this program.

Click here to hear information from Bland about the Sucseed program.

The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Amundsen vessel will hold a Science Day Event in Nain.

The Amundsen Science is in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Research Centre in Nain.

We spoke to Carla Pamak, Inuit Research Advisor.

On Wednesday, July 19 the CCGS Amundsen will tour the Illusuak Cultural Centre, and the Nunatsiavut Research Centre.

There will also be a Research open house along with presentations and performances by the Nain First Drummers.

From 9-12pm they will go ahead with the tours, along with a science demonstration at the wharf.

At 2-4pm they will hold their research open house located at the Illusuak theatre, along with prizes to be won.

In the evening from 7-9pm they will have their presentations and performances located at the Illusuak theatre.

This event is for all ages, there is a lot of prizes to be won, and the Artist Studio will also be open for craft sales.

Pamak also adds that the Coast Guard Ship will only arrive to Nain, so this event is only for the community of Nain.

Some 22 Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement are among the 133 athletes and coaches attending the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Nova Scotia as part of Team Indigenous Newfoundland and Labrador.

Competitions will be held in 16 sports from July 15-23 in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Millbrook First Nation.

“This is such a great opportunity for Beneficiaries to showcase our unique Inuit heritage and culture, and to learn about others as they compete against more than 750 other athletes,” says Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe. “We know you will proudly represent our homeland and will come back winners no matter the competitive outcome.

The Nunatsiavut Government contributed $10,000 to Team Indigenous NL, through the Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle of NL, to assist Beneficiaries who are participating in the Games.