The Hopedale Inuit Community Government would like to update and inform residents within their department on programs and what will be happening this summer.

The community property cleanup started on June 5 until June 30, 2023.

They have prizes to be won for community property cleanup, water and sewer free for 1 year, 10 gallons of gas or oil, $75.00 food voucher, and a Nanuk Centre pass for 1 year.

The HICG are taking vehicles, but oil must be removed first and you must store oil in a covered container down by the old Fire Hall, drums, anything that is bulky, garbage, etc.

They are also doing a paint collection. You can drop off your cans in a black bin beside the Fire Hall and they will be sent out on the ferry.

Water and sewer, the Municipal staff will be starting cut-offs to homes starting June 12, 2023, for those that are in arrears.

The Community Council will be having their last town meeting for the summer on June 14, 2023 at 6:30. They will meet again the first week in September.

HICG have applications for anyone wanting to build a home, shed, ramps, etc. at the office.

There are different charge amounts for demolition, construction and residential and commercial.

Here are the prices for the following for equipment rental: Vacant homes-to shut off and turn on valves $100 flat rate, a reconnection fee is also charged.

To have your vehicle removed is a $75.00 charge, snow clearing is $50.00 for driveway, $75.00 per hour for equipment like an excavator, dump truck, etc.

Budgells Equipment will be back in town doing work on the Water Distribution Building, the Town garage and the rink beside the Nanuk Centre this summer.

Ice conditions are delaying the ferry for the north coast of Labrador.

Heavy ice conditions along the north coast have impacted the first run of the Kamutik W.

Service for Rigolet will be on Sunday, June 11, while service to Black Tickle will resume on Thursday, June 15.

The Kamutik W ports for Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik will now start on June 18, 2023.

Inuttitut UKaalalautta is taking place here in Nain this week.

We spoke with Suzanna Jararuse, who is the Program Specialist, and she gave us some information on what it’s all about.

Jararuse says it’s formally known as the “Inuktitut Speak Off.”

It takes place on Wednesday, June 7 at 1:30 at the Illusuak Centre.

Students from our 5 Nunatsiavut schools get together and present a speech in Inuktitut.

Stay tuned to AtjiKangitut today to hear more from Jararuse.

The 39th Janeway Telethon raised almost 2.4 million dollars.

It was an incredible weekend for the Children’s Hospital in the province.

The teddy bear convoy with hundreds of big rigs decked out one of the highlights down the north side of the parkway lunchtime at the Janeway Sunday, June 4th.

Nain Department of Health and Social Development is happy to announce it is Boating Safety Week once again, with great prizes.

One quiz will be posted each morning, quiz 1-5 all this week.

This is for ages 16 and up and the quiz closes at 3:30 pm each day and they will use the wheel of names to find the winner and their prize will be delivered shortly after.

Photo of prize will be posted late.

Enjoy, have fun, stay safe and good luck to one and all.

Quiz # 1: What should you do if someone falls overboard?

For more information, contact Nain DHSD.

June is National Indigenous History Month across Canada – a time to honour our peoples resilience, achievements and stories which have helped shape this country.

Nunatsiavimmiut have a lot to be proud of when it comes to our vast and rich history. We are one of the founding peoples of Canada; descendants of the prehistoric Thule Hunters who were drawn to Labrador, because of the region’s abundance of whales and other wildlife.

We are the most southernmost Inuit homeland, the First Inuit of Canada to achieve self-government. Through our various departments, we continue to make strides in restoring our language online classes, school and daycare curriculum and everyday conversations.

We continue to showcase and promote our culture and heritage through initiatives like the Torngat Mountains Base Camp Youth Leadership Program, the Tupik Pilot Project, annual language and culture camps, Youth and Elder gatherings, just to name a few. And we are always eager to share the beauty of our land and natural resources to many visitors to our communities each year.

We should be proud of how far we, as Labrador Inuit, have come and who we are today, as we help shape the future for the generations ahead.

Message from Nunatsiavut Government President, Johannes Lampe.

Newfoundland and Labrador have issued warning of a dangerous drug in our province called Dilaudid 8’s on June 2, 2023.

People have been reporting a dangerous drug.

-We have received anecdotal information of a possible contaminated drug that has resulted in overdose.

-These pills look like Dilaudid 8’s, but may contain Fentanyl.

-Fentanyl in these pills increase the risk of overdose and death.

Call 911 in the event of an overdose. Carry a Naloxone Kit.

Start with a test dose and go slow. Don’t use alone.

Get a Naloxone Kit by calling 811 or going to www.gov.nl.ca/hsc/naloxonekit/

Contact jane.henderson@easternhealth.ca if you have more information on this or possible contaminated substances.

Rail line to Schefferville sustains minor damage, closed until Friday.

Forest fires burning on the North Shore of Quebec have severed access to Labrador West, closing the western road and rail routes to the bustling mining region.

Route 389-the only highway connecting the border region to the rest of Quebec-was closed on Sunday evening due to a fire on the North Shore. Quebec towns like Fermont still have access to Newfoundland and Labrador via the Trans-Labrador highway to the east.

The rail line, connecting Sept-Iles on the North Shore to the mining town of Schefferville at the border, has also been shut down after sustaining minor damage by fire.

Radio-Canada reported shipments of food were flown in to Schefferville on Sunday, and the rail lines will be closed “for a preventative period” lasting until Friday. The line is owned by Rio Tinto IOC, with the passenger service offered by Tshiuten Rail Transportation.

The fire has reportedly damaged a telecommunications tower and a fibre optic line, both belonging to Rio Tinto IOC.

More than 14,000 residents of Quebec have been evacuated from their homes in recent days, including Sept-Iles and the neighbouring Innu community of Mani-Utenam. As of Sunday, 47 people had been airlifted to hospitals in Quebec City and Monteal.

Inuttitut UKaallautta is taking place this week, here in Nain.

We spoke with the Program Specialist, Suzanna Jararuse on what it’s all about.

Jararuse says it’s formally known as the “Inuktitut Speak Off” and they had a change in the name of this event.

Students from our 5 Nunatsiavut schools get together and present a speech in Inuktitut.

It takes place on June 7, 2023, at the Illusuak Centre at 1:30 pm and they will have door prizes.

The Nunatsiavut Government is pleased to recognize June as Pride month, a month set aside to acknowledge and celebrate lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and two-spirited unity and equality.

To mark the occasion, rainbow flags will be raised at the Nunatsiavut Assembly building in Hopedale, and outside of the Nunatsiavut Government building in Nain.

“Let’s stand together to ensure Nunatsiavut is a safe and inclusive place for all who work, live and visit.” Said Gerald Asivak, Minister of Health and Social Development and Ordinary Member for Upper Lake Melville. “We should be proud of the diversity of our people and support each other to ensure we build a better future for all Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement.”