The Nain Inuit Community Government has come to their attention that some people are not using the Fitness Room equipment in a proper manner leaving equipment partially damaged and costing the Recreation Department monies to repair these items.

The 2 Weight Lifting Cages are not meant to be used for power lifting and some users are using the bars for this, and dropping weights down on the floor causes superficial damage to both the weight lifting bars as well as the cage itself.

They also found beer cans inside the fitness room and locker room on occasions and as a policy of the NICG, there are to be no alcohol permitted inside of the building.

If the Recreation staff have suspicions that you are in possessions of such items, belongings will be searched, and if found, they will be reported and may cause you to be banned from the premises.

Please ensure that all equipment you use is sanitized after each use and that all attachments are removed and properly stored away.

The Recreation Department prides itself in offering good quality equipment for the benefit of its users and that they strive to keep the fitness room clean and safe for all users.

There is a new app titled “Inuttut Kautamât uKauset”, meaning “Inuttitut everyday words”.

This app was created to encourage everyday speaking of Inuttitut called “Inuttut”, when speaking the language within Nunatsiavut communities in Labrador.

The funding for the project came from Tradition & Transition, a partnership between Memorial University of Newfoundland and the Nunatsiavut Government and was conducted by Alana Johns from the University of Toronto and Rita Andersen from Nain, and

They both selected a number of Inuttitut words, phrases and expressions that might enable people to understand and join in conversations in Inuttitut.

This research was supported in part by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Their community research assistant, Amos Suarak recorded and organized the audio files.

The list of words is far from complete but we hope that listening to them will create familiarity and use.

They would like to thank the Nunatsiavut government for their help in facilitating this work through advice, space, technical support, etc.

To check out this amazing app, you can go to mothertongues.org/inuttitut/.

They would also like to notify the public that this app is for educational purposes only.

The 1st Alumni Sports Meet will be held in Nain from October 10th to the 14th, 2019.

Vyann Andersen is the Mental Health and Addictions Worker with DHSD in Postville.

She says there will be participants from Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet.

On Friday, October 11th, 2019 marks Day 2 of the Sports meet Alumni.

They will have the Drive through Cross Country Running Course starting 8:30 am, and 9 am will be the Women’s Cross Country Run, and at 9:30 am will be the Men’s Cross Country Run.

At 10:30 am they will hold Archery and will have volleyball in the afternoon starting at 1 pm.

In the evening at 6:30 pm, there will be Inuit Games such as Seal Crawl, Back to Back, and Monkey Dance.

The OKâlaKatiget Radio will have Day 3’s events tomorrow.

The Dept of Language, Culture & Tourism is looking for a Master to teach one (1) Apprentice for 10-20 hours per week until the end of March 2020.

Shirley Jararuse is the Language Program Coordinator for Nunatsiavut Government.

The schedule is flexible and can be made up between both Master and Apprentice. This is a paid position.

If you are eager to help with Inuttitut revitalization, this is a great job for you!

For more info or to put your name down please contact Shirley at Shirley.jararuse@nunatsiavut.com.

It is good to hear stories from elders on what they used to do when they were growing up.

Rosina Holwell is an elder from Nain.

She says in the fall time her grandmother used to go to Ikigasâtsuk or Natsatok to fish cod.

Holwell also says that she use to go berry picking with her Mom and siblings.

Click here to hear more from Holwell.

Larry Flemming is running for the Conservative Candidate for the Federal Elections.

The Federal Elections is taking place this month, and on Monday October 21 is when you can cast in your vote.

Flemming came to Nain on Sunday, October 6, 2019.

Larry lives in Churchill Falls and is an engineer by trade.

He came by our studio to give us his input on what his thoughts are about running for the Federal elections.

He believes in affordability, transportation, food security and much more.

And to be part of the democratic process, he’s traveling throughout Labrador to meet the constituents, understand the issues, and see what he can do as a conservative party to make Labrador a better place to live.

Click here to find out more about what his thoughts are as running in the federal elections.

The OKâlaKatiget Society would like to notify our listeners that there will be no IlinniaKatigennik show today but will be back on the air again on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Meanwhile, if anyone would like to tell stories in Inuktitut, we would be happy to record anyone who is interested.

Local listeners can reach us at 922-2955 and out of town listeners can call us toll free at 1-855-922-2955.

The Nain DHSD has been busy with follow-ups with the community since the TB outbreak last year, 2018.

We spoke with Megan Hudson who is the TB Public Health Nurse for Nain.

She says since the outbreak last year, more than 81% of people have completed the screening process but 13% are still in the working progress.

Hudson says that they are still having chest x-ray technicians come in from Goose Bay to do more tests.

Stay tuned to our Music Hour today to hear what Hudson has to say about the TB update.

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership will be traveling to the north coast communities this month to hold community visits in Nunatsiavut.

Keith Jacque is the Executive Director with LATP.

He says during the information sessions they will be discussing topics such as Employment Opportunities, the Job Readiness Training Program, and the Underground mining training opportunities.

Jacque says individuals are encouraged to come along and have a chat with either the LATP or VALE staff, or if you would like to drop off your resume or to get help creating a resume.

LATP staff will be in the LATP office on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 from 9-12 and 1-3 pm, and again on Wednesday morning, Oct 16, 2019 from 9-12 noon if anyone wanted to drop by.

They will be in Nain on Wednesday October 16 and 17, 2019 at the Nain Hotel upstairs from 2-8 pm each day.

He adds the next community they will be in is Rigolet on Oct 21-22, 2019, in Postville on Nov 4-5, in Makkovik on November 6-7, and in Hopedale on November 13-14.

For more information you can contact Keith Jacque at (709) 896-3500 ext: 222,
Or their toll free number at 1-877-896-5006.

You can also get in touch with the LATP Career Counsellor Ocean Lane by calling her office number is (709)923-2313 and by email: olane@latp.ca.

The Department of Health and Social Development are busy with their regular programs.

Elsie Russell is the Mental Health and Addictions Councillor with DHSD.

She says starting at 7 pm tonight, the Coffee House Program called “What makes you Strong” will go ahead at the Nigivik Centre, and there is no age limit.

Every Thursdays from 12-1 pm is the Power Hour Walk along with a healthy snack at the Jeremias Sillitt Community Centre.

And every Wednesday nights are Parenting Programs from 6-8 pm at DHSD.

The Anxiety Group Program will begin again on Monday, October 21 from 3-4 pm at the DHSD along with the LG Health Councillor Courtney.

Soon there will be a Family Paint Night for Halloween in the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for this activity.

For more information about the programs, you can contact the Mental Health and Addictions Councillor, Elsie Russell at 922-2126 ext. 230 or direct call at 922-2183.