There was a house fire here in Nain last Sunday, December 8th, 2019.

Heather Angnatok held a fundraiser for the Christensen family who lost everything in the fire.

According to her post on Facebook, she would like to take an opportunity to thank so many people who helped with the cold plate and bake sale on Tuesday for the Christensen family.

There were so many people that she simply cannot name them all in fear she’ll leave someone’s name out. You all know who you are.

People donated and cooked for the cold plates, baked goods for the sale, donated cash, helped put everything together and with the sale.

So many volunteers came forward, friends from Postville sent bags of donations and even organizations allowed their employees to assist.

Thank you so much, you all are so amazing.

So with the cold plate sale, the cake tickets, and cash donations, a total of $2,477 was raised on Tuesday for John and Joanne Christensen.

Just remember – Be kind to each other, you never know what others may be going through.

This holiday season, the TaKuaKautik is accepting turkeys and/or geese and monetary donations.

Brenda Jararuse is the Chair of TaKauKautik.

She says they are also accepting toys for their Christmas toy drive.

Help families in Nain celebrate the Christmas season comfortably, with full bellies and happy little children & teens.

If you have any of these items that you would like to donate, you can email takuakautik@gmail.com.

Here is another day of the 12 Days of Fire Safety from the Municipal Affairs and Environment.

Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth, fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.

Here are some precautions to help protect children and youth when preparing to host and attend holiday events:

• Never leave children unsupervised around a fireplace, wood stove, candles or space heaters;
• Ensure your smoke alarms are working properly;
• Never allow children to play with matches, lighters, or candles;
• Practice fire drills in your home. Be sure everyone knows two ways out and windows and doors open easily;
• Teach children to dial 911 in case of a fire or emergency; and
• Prepare a checklist of important items to discuss with your babysitter before heading out.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season.

Here is another day of the 12 Days of Fire Safety from the Municipal Affairs and Environment.

Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth, fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.

Here are some precautions to help protect children and youth when preparing to host and attend holiday events:

• Never leave children unsupervised around a fireplace, wood stove, candles or space heaters;
• Ensure your smoke alarms are working properly;
• Never allow children to play with matches, lighters, or candles;
• Practice fire drills in your home. Be sure everyone knows two ways out and windows and doors open easily;
• Teach children to dial 911 in case of a fire or emergency; and
• Prepare a checklist of important items to discuss with your babysitter before heading out.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season.

The OK Society contacted each of the coastal community freezers to see what they have to offer.

In the Hopedale community freezer, they have cod, char, seal meat, capelin, duck breasts, and cod fillets.

In Postville, they have moose meat, char, and cod.

Makkovik has char in their freezer, and in Rigolet, they are offering moose meat, berries, char, cod, bake apples, and scallops.

And the freezer here in Nain, they have seal, cod and char to offer for the public.

The Nigivik started with their programs since Dec 3rd, 2019.

Brenda Dicker is the new Food Security Coordinator along with Christa Angnatok who is the new Community Food Worker.

She says they will be holding programs every day except for Thursdays for the Power Hour.

They would like to notify the public that today will be the last day for the Power Hour as Christmas is fast approaching.

On Monday, December 16th, the Nigivik is reserved for Family Cooking and will be making spaghetti from 9 am-12 pm.

And on the 17th, they will be Making Christmas cookies for adults from 9 am-12 pm.

Every Wednesday afternoons is also reserved for kids day from 3-4:15, and will be holding another one for the kids on the 18th making sushi.

Dicker says on December 23rd, they will be having a Christmas Dinner from 2-4:30 and is open to anyone.

They have limited seats for the Christmas Dinner, so anyone wanting to put your name in can drop by or call the Nigivik Centre.

She would also like to notify the public that the Nigivik Centre will be closed on 24th, 25th, and 26th of this month.

On Friday the 27th, they will be re-opening, making chicken vegetable soup and will be open to everyone from 1-4:15 pm.

Any questions can call the Nigivik at 922-2968 or visit their Facebook page at NG/DHSD Food Security for updates.

Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe announced on December 10th that the Ordinary Member for Makkovik, Kate Mitchell, has resigned.

“Although I am disappointed, I respect Ms. Mitchell’s decision,” says President Lampe. “I want to thank her for her tremendous contributions she have made to the Nunatsiavut Government, to the Constituency of Makkovik and indeed all Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”

A date has yet to be determined for a by election.

There will be a launch of the Makkovik hub of the Nunatsiavut Cultural Media Network tonight.

We spoke with Mark Turner who is with Tradition and Transitions.

He says that it will allow Makkovimmiut to access their documentary heritage.

At the core of the Makkovik collection are photos and videos of Uncle Jim Andersen.

Click here to hear Turner give you more details on the Makkovik Launch.

Here is the 12 Days of Fire Safety from the Municipal Affairs and Environment.

Celebrating during the holidays is filled with fun for children and youth, fire safety should be top-of-mind when attending festive activities.

Here are some precautions to help protect children and youth when preparing to host and attend holiday events:

• Never leave children unsupervised around a fireplace, wood stove, candles or space heaters;
• Ensure your smoke alarms are working properly;
• Never allow children to play with matches, lighters, or candles;
• Practice fire drills in your home. Be sure everyone knows two ways out and windows and doors open easily;
• Teach children to dial 911 in case of a fire or emergency; and
• Prepare a checklist of important items to discuss with your babysitter before heading out.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season.

The gas station is now in operation in Makkovik.

Barry Andersen is the AngajukKâk of the Makkovik Inuit Community Government.

He says a new gas station operator was hired and started work on Monday.

Andersen says Bell Aliant also arrived to repair and hook up the phone line yesterday.