The Nain TaKuaKautik Food Bank had their monthly food distribution yesterday evening.

The food bank is run 100% on volunteers and donations.

We spoke with Brenda Jararuse, one of the volunteers.

Jararuse says this month they had 147 people/families access the food bank.

And 84 vouchers were given out when the food bags ran out.

The TaKuaKautik shelves are nearly empty from their annual food order which lasts until fall, winter and spring.

She adds they placed another food order, and they are expecting more food to come on the next boat, hopefully.

Donations are always helpful to keep food on their shelves to be able to feed our community.

So, if you have any food donations the food bank is always accepting donations to keep the food bank open.

For more information or to donate you can message any committee member on Facebook or email at: TaKuaKautik@gmail.com

The Nunatsiavut Research Center will be doing Sea Sampling this weekend in Nain.

We spoke with Liz Pijogge the Northern Researcher in Nain, and Amanda Gleason a scientist with environment in climate change Canada.

They add there is also a contest with 4 prizes of 2 drones, and 2 trail cameras.

The first four people by timestamp to message the Nunatsiavut Research Center Facebook page wins. Sea Sample Survey (Audio)

Click here to hear more from Pijogge and Gleason speak about their Sea Water Sampling.

This year is the 13th annual Mr. & CYN Volleyball Tournament for Nain.

We spoke with Gwen Dyson the After School Program Supervisor Worker with the Recreation Department.

She says the tournament begins on Friday, August 18th to the 20th, located at the Jeremias Sillitt Community Centre.

They will have an opening ceremony at 6pm.

Teams consist of male division, and female division. With 5 players, or a maximum of 7 players, with a fee of $30 per player, and $20 for students in high school.

The deadline for registration is on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4pm.

If you would like to register, please contact Bradley Lampe the CYN Field Worker. There is also be a Facebook page called “13th Annual CYN & Mr. Tournament” for registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Gwen Dyson or Bradley Lampe at 709-922-2691 or 709-922-2690.

The town of Postville is all set for Canada Day.

The events begins with a scavenger hunt starting at 10:30am.

They will have best decorated vehicles, ATV, Bicycle, Stroller, Person, and Cake.

They will meet at the community center at 2pm, followed by a parade, and judging.

A BBQ will go ahead at the ballfield starting 4:30pm.

Fireworks didn’t make it in time so they will be set off on a later date.

The Youth Center in Nain will be holding an open house in July.

We spoke with Kim Oliver the Regional Youth Services Manager with the DHSD and Nunatsiavut Government.

Oliver says on Tuesday July 4, 2023, they will be holding an open house at the Youth center.

Staff will be informing people about what they do in and out of the Youth Center.

Click here to find out more about the Open House.

Electricity rates will increase for most customers on Saturday, July 1 according to Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro.

In a press release on Wednesday, June 28, they said the rate increase will be 3.4 percent and 6.7 percent for residential customers and between seven and 8.4 percent for commercial customers.

NL Hydro said they know that customers continue to be concerned about electricity rates reads the press release. Their priority is to provide safe cost-conscious and reliable services while meeting their commitments to a net zero electricity system.

The rate changes are connecting fuel costs from previous years that haven’t been collected through the existing rates the company said.

The carbon ax will add 14 cents per litre to gasoline and diesel, and people who heat their homes with furnace oil-more than 40,000 homeowners in N&L will see an extra 17 cents per litre on their bills.

The Nunatsiavut Assembly sitting was held in Hopedale this month.

There were a lot of topics discussed during the sitting.

Terry Vincent is the Minister of Land and Natural Resources for the Nunatsiavut Government.

He says some topics include Non-Renewable resources division has been engaged in the following files.

Vale has been approved to conduct mineral exploration on Labrador Inuit lands under mineral licenses adjacent to the mine, this year’s work includes drilling, prospecting and ground geo physics on May 29.

Click here to find out more what will be done within the Lands and Natural Resources Division.

Central Labrador is a busy spot this week with the Expo Labrador 2023 Conference and Trade Show, attracting 400 delegates.

The event organized by the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce, features 70 trade show and artist exhibits. Indigenous businesses and industry representatives.

Expo Labrador Chair, Ernie McLean says the events offers a unique environment of learning and partnerships for key industry leaders. Indigenous organization, businesses and communities. Panel discussion topics include energy, critical minerals and electrification.

The event takes place at the EJ Broomfield today through Thursday.

The TaKuaKautik Food Bank is a volunteer based, community lead food bank in Nain Nunatsiavut.

The TaKuaKautik is available to anyone in need, with one bag per family, and are open once a month, on the last Thursday of the month.

This month’s distribution will be held tomorrow, Thursday June 29, 2023.

Distribution of food bags will be from 5-7pm at the red warehouse on Sitsik Street.

The Nunatsiavut Language and Culture are looking for submissions for a poster contest.

This contest is for the communities of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet.

The purpose of this poster contest is to brighten our communities with positive billboards.

You must submit a photo and your favorite positive quote promoting Inuttitut.

You can submit your posters to robyn.martin@nunatsiavut.com or shirley.jararuse@nunatsiavut.com.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 30th, and the prize is to be determined.

For more information, please contact Robyn Martin or Shirley Jararuse at 709-922-2051, or 709-922-2052.