A Caribou Presentation was held last year in Nain and Hopedale.

Jason Dicker is the Wildlife Manager for the Nunatsiavut Government.

He says he will be continuing his presentations on the north coast this month.

This presentation is about his thesis on how people are being affected by the Caribou ban.

He will continue to hold presentations again this year in the remaining communities of Hopedale, Postville and Rigolet starting November 9.

Stay tuned to our AtjiKangitut show today to find out more about his presentation on caribou.

The MasterCard Foundation has made donations to the country’s four Inuit regions to help educational efforts during COVID-19. As a recipient of $119,000, the Nunatsiavut Government has purchased school supplies and learning materials for children to have at home.

These “at-home education kits” will be given to students within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area, to be used in the event schools are forced to shut down again because of COVID-19.

The supplies in the kits vary based on grade level, and were selected in collaboration with teachers within Nunatsiavut. The kits are being assembled in Makkovik and will be distributed starting next week.

“We hope that in the event schools close again, these at-home education kits will help ease the transition for students to at-home learning,” says Nunatsiavut’s Director of Education, Jodie Lane.

“We are thrilled to be taking on this initiative and are thankful for the generous contribution from the MasterCard Foundation.”

The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. It is one of the largest, private foundations in the world with a mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion to create an inclusive and equitable world. The Foundation was created by Mastercard in 2006 as an
independent organization.

Public Health guidance related to COVID-19 symptoms will become a bit more stringent beginning next week.

There were no new cases of the novel coronovirus announced in the province yesterday. The province continues to have 4 active cases.

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced yesterdays COVID-19 briefing as effective as of Monday, November 2 nd those with one of the following symptoms — either fever or new or worsening cough— will meet the requirements to get tested.

For all other symptoms – such as headaches, sore throat, and unexplained loss of appetite or fatigue – the two symptoms requirements will remain in place.

Today Thursday, October 29, Newfoundland and Labrador has no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
The province has four active cases.
283 people have recovered from the virus and to date, 51,876 people have been tested.
People entering Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded to adhere to the orders from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and self-isolate in accordance with the province’s Public Health requirements.
In Alert Level 2, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians should continue to practice good infection prevention and control practices. Daily preventative actions can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Halloween is Saturday, October 31. To ensure everyone safely enjoys Halloween this year, Public Health has prepared guidance for Halloween activities. The guidance is available on gov.nl.ca.
People are reminded that COVID Alert is available for download free through the Apple or Google Play app stores. Public Health is encouraging people to download the app to help reduce the spread of the virus.
For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.

Residents on the island will notice a significant jump at the pumps today, while residents in Labrador will largely see decreases.

According to the PUB, the spike in prices is due to an approved request from North Atlantic for an interim increase to reflect the cost of importing fuels to the island following the idling of the Come by Chance refinery.

The interim increases affect the price of gas, diesel, furnace oil, and stove oil.

On the island, gas is up by 4.1 cents, and diesel is up by 3.3 cents. Conversely, in Labrador gas and diesel have dropped by nearly half a cent each (1.7 and 1.4 cents respectively.)

As well, stove oil on the island have increased by 2.78 cents while in Labrador the price has dropped by just over 1.22 cent.

Across the entire province, furnace oil is up by over 3.17 cents and propane has increased by half a cent.

The Department of Health and Community Services is warning the public about fraudulent telephone calls related to Public Health.

An incident has occurred in the Eastern Health region where a caller claimed to be the Chief Medical Officer of Health and asked the individual to confirm their personal information, such as MCP number and mailing address.

The public should be aware that the Chief Medical Officer does not make or leave such telephone messages.

Anyone who receives a suspicious telephone call or message should immediately report it to the nearest phone detachment.

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership is busy preparing for more programs for the North coast.

Keith Jacque is the Executive Director for the LATP.

The LATP Counsellors will be coming to Nain to do Information session from November 5th to November 6th.

Stay tuned to today’s AtjiKangitut to hear more updates from Jacque.

The Recreation Department has organized some Halloween activities for the community of Nain.

Lisa Ivany is the Recreation Director with the Nain ICG.

She says face masks are required to be worn to attend the activities, up to the Jeremias Sillitt Community Centre.

Ivany says there will be a Halloween Crafts and Candy Apple Making, from 6:30 to 8:00pm for ages 5 to 7 years, along with a parent.

Tomorrow, Thursday the Halloween crafts and candy apple making will be for children ages 8 to 12 years, along with a parent from 6:30 to 8:00pm.

There will also be judging for the Best Decorated Halloween House Display.

It can be decorated outside or on the window.

The judging will start Friday, October 30th, at 6pm.

To register your child or children to attend or for your house to be judged, you can call at 922-2691 anytime after 2:00pm.

The Department of Health and Social Development in Makkovik is celebrating holding the Fall Fest and the Family Virtual Challenge this week.

Gemma Andersen is the organizer of the events.

Families have the option to be dressed up in a costume if they like in all activities and must bring their facemasks.

Today, October 28th, there will be soccer and families can meet in front of the arena at 6pm, Grades Kindergarten to six plays from 6:10pm to 6:40pm, Grades 7 to 12 play from 6:45pm to 7:25pm and people ages 18 years and older play from 7:30-8:10pm.

Tomorrow, October 29th, there will be a family fire pit by the DHSD Building at 5:30pm, treats will be provided.

On Friday, October 30th, will be the zombies chase, meeting at arena starting at 6pm and people can dress up as a zombie or dress in white to be a human.

The Makkovik DHSD also has challenges related to Halloween.

All pictures must be posted in the comments of her Andersen’s post during the week of the challenge.

Here are the items for the Photo Scavenger Hunt:

For 20 points; a live spider, 2 red leaves, the moon, a real spider web, the museum, and a live cat.

For 10 points; a carved pumpkin, a bowl of candy, inflatable Halloween decoration, a broom, a zombie, and a trick or treat sign.

For 5 points; a stop sign, a skeleton, something purple, a ghost, a witch, and a Happy Halloween Sign.

You can take a picture of your face painting however you want it, take a picture of you dressed in a Halloween Costume, decorate a Halloween cake and take a picture of it, or carve a pumpkin and take a picture of it.

Good luck to families participating.

The Happy Valley-Goose Bay Department of Community Services & Recreation advises the public that due to concerns centered around the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay Annual Guy Fawkes Night with Free Public Skate is cancelled.

These unprecedented measures, though unfortunate, are necessary to be proactive against the potential spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay extends thanks to the public for their understanding during this time of uncertainty.

Although the annual Town Guy Fawkes Night Community Bonfire has been cancelled, we know that many of you will opt to take part in your own back yard fires.

We are offering a little contest of sorts; email us at pr@townhvgb.com with your name and address. We will put all entries in a draw to take place on Monday, November 2, 2020, via Facebook Live. We will have 20 only Smores Kits, and Roasting Sticks up for grabs.