The “Life on the Edge Program” is still seeking youth to take part in the program.

We spoke with Heather Angnatok the Youth Administrator with DHSD.

She says right now they are looking for youth between the ages of 13 to 35.

The winter safety sessions will take place this Friday April 5, starting after school at 3:15 PM at the DHSD multi-purpose room.

Youth will experience and learn about winter safety, and during the classroom sessions they will learn topics such as: Ice Safety, Avalanche Safety, and basic GPS and how to read maps.

Angnatok says after classroom session’s youth will have the opportunity to travel to the ships track; and watch the Umiak 1 sail into Edwards Cove, and watch the Sikumiut team assemble the ice bridge.

She says youth will also learn how to make an emergency shelter.

She says later they will have a boil up, she hopes to get 12-15 youth involved.

And they are still looking for volunteers to drive them to the ships track.

If you are interested in this Life on the Edge program you can contact Heather Angnatok at the DHSD building at 922-2126 ext: 241 or by email at heather.angnatok@nunatsiavut.com.

The Tradition and Transition are in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government and the Memorial University they will be holding open meeting sessions about their project on embroidery.

And they are traveling to each community to gather more information and get input from Labrador Inuit.

They will be traveling to Labrador this month to hold open meeting sessions.

Here are the scheduled dates they will be visiting your community.

They will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay: Friday, April 5, 1:30 PM at the Aboriginal Resource Center, In Makkovik on Monday, April 8, at 11 AM & 3 PM, location at the Arena Multipurpose Room.

And in Hopedale on Thursday, April 11, starts from 3 PM & 6 PM at the Moravian Church and in Nain on Monday, April 15, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM at the NG Admin Building Boardroom.

If you would like to meet with them individually or to talk more about the embroideries they can contact Katie Donlan by email at kdonlan@bowdoin.edu.

The elder’s conference will be held here in Nain this month.

Beverly Hunter is the Elder’s Coordinator with Nunatsiavut Government.

She says weather permitting, the elders from out of town are planned to fly in to Nain on Monday, April 8, 2019.

They will be having elder’s coming from along the North coast, as well as elders from Goose Bay, North West River, and Kuujjuaq.

They will be gathering at the JS @ 6pm for meet and greet.

To hear Beverly Hunter speaking about the elder’s conference, click here.

The Pan Labrador Choir was held in Hopedale over the weekend from March 28th-31st, 2019.

Emma House is the music teacher at the Jens Haven Memorial School.

She says that this was her first Pan Labrador Choir and that 5 students attended the Pan Labrador Choir from Nain.

JHMS Choir members were Samantha Saksagiak, Chloe Blake, Josephine Jararuse, Keira Jararuse, and Hilary Merkuratsuk.

The concert was held at the Amos Comenius Memorial School Saturday evening.

The students made a Kilautik Drum; they played some Inuit games, and had a social plan for all the kids.

House says that Samantha Saksagiak also did throat singing with Shania Williams from Rigolet.

Kelly Walsh was leading the Choir, with Jennifer Hart a Vocalist Pianist.

House says there were 10 student’s from Hopedale, 6 students from Makkovik, 6 students from Rigolet, and 4 students from St. Johns. Mason Dicker was one of the students from St. Johns who is from Nain.

She adds the event was nonstop rehearsals, vocal technical’s, beautiful sounds, and a mini work shop with Natalie Jacque, teacher from Makkovik.

House says it was a great experience, and it was also a great turnout.

The George Lane Memorial Dart Tournament this year will take place on March 26 and 27, 2019.

The tournament will be held at the Nanuk Centre in Hopedale starting at 6pm.

The registration for this tournament will be $20 per person and will consist of 2 males and 2 females.

The Ok radio will have more information on the dart tournament once it becomes available.

The Nunatsiavut Government Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism staff and the Tradition and Transition with the Labrador Inuit researchers who are holding engagement sessions in all Inuit communities.

Jamie Brake is the Nunatsiavut Government Archeologist.

He says these public sessions are on the development from the Heritage Policy.

Brake says so far public engagement sessions were held in Upper lake Melville last week on March 26 and in North West River on March 27.

The next session will be held this evening in Rigolet starting at 6-9pm at the Strathcona House.

All sessions will be held the same time in the evenings from 6-9pm, and the next sessions will be held in Makkovik, Thursday April 4 in the multipurpose room at the Arena and in Postville this Friday April 5 at the Rec Hall.

He says next week In Hopedale on Tuesday April 9 will be held at the Courtroom in the Assembly Building and on Wednesday April 10 it will be held in Nain at the Pulapvik room.

Everyone is welcome to attend to these information sessions, and food will be provided.

If you have any questions you can contact Brake at 1 (709) 922-2942 ext: 240 or by email jamie.brake@nunatsiavut.com.

The Canadian Rangers in Nain travelled to north last week.

Sue Webb is the Seargent for the Canadian Rangers.

She says the Nain Canadian Rangers were asked by the Canadian Rangers from Gander to go and the check houses up Saglek.

Webb says there were four of them that travelled to Saglek.

To hear more of the Saglek trip today, click here.

The minor hockey department in Makkovik, held their 2nd Annual Cape Makkovik Cup Ice Hockey Tournament.

Chantelle Evans is the Arts Program Coordinator with Nunatsiavut Government.

This year the tournament started Friday, March 29th at 5pm and ended Sunday March 31st with the Men’s final starting at 4:45pm, followed by the Awards presentations.

The tournament took place at the Makkovik arena.

There were four men’s teams and three women’s teams, two Tykes/Novice teams, and two Minor Hockey teams that included Atom/Peewee/Bantam/Midget and an Alumni exhibition game.

Most of the teams were from Makkovik, with some teams having players from out of town.

First place for the women’s team was team Air Borealis Kuvianattut and first place for the men’s team were team Sheshatshiu Wolves. First place winners won a long sleeve shirt and the Cape Makkovik Cup Trophy.

Second place for the women’s team was team Hustlers and second place for the men’s team was team Ikey’s Point Surfers. Second place winners won a long sleeve shirt.

Third place for the women’s team was team Ukiuk and third place for the men’s team was team Big Bight Braves. Third place winners won a long sleeve shirt.

Evans added that the Makkovik Minor Hockey Committee along with very dedicated volunteers were able to run the ice schedule, canteen schedule, and ticket sales.

The next Cape Makkovik Cup is scheduled for March 20-22, 2020, of next year.

Evans also added they had a ticket table that had prizes of a Hockey Bag, Howies package, Easter basket, a plush blanket, and they did a money stick. They also sold tickets on a 55” 4K Smart TV. Tickets were drawn for the all prizes during the Awards Presentations.

Other awards were presented as well.

MVP Female- Madison Dicker
Top Defence Female- Madison Dicker
Most Sportsmenlike Female- Kim Andersen
Most Sportsmenlike Team- Air Borealis Kuvianattut

MVP Male- Uniam Rich
Top Defence Male- Jonathan Powell
Most Sportsmenlike Male- Lucas Lampe
Most Sportsmenlike Team- Jurassic Puck

Volunteer appreciation award – Roberta Baikie-Andersen and Marek Andersen

Most Sportsmenlike Alumni – Tony Andersen

MVP Minor Female – Emma Ford
MVP Minor Male – Jonathan Andersen

Top Defence Minor Female – Keira Evans-Rice
Top Defence Minor Male – Shannon Holwell

Most Sportsmenlike Minor Female – Logan Dicker
Most Sportsmenlike Minor Male – Troy Evans-Rice

Top Goalie – Marin Lane

On March 31, 2019, at approximately 8:30 am, HVGB RCMP responded to a report of a robbery sometime overnight at the Labrador Inn.

Officers from Happy Valley Goose Bay, along with the Labrador District General Investigation Section, investigated the incident which resulted in a 29-year-old man being arrested.

The man is facing charges of robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The man was held in custody and appeared in court yesterday

Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada recently launched their National Role Model Campaign last month in March.

The Violence and Abuse Prevention Department of Pauktuutit held this campaign in partnership with the successful Pilimmaksarniq which means engaging men and boys in reducing violence against women and girls project.

In partnership with regional partners, this project is encouraging people to nominate Inuit community members who demonstrate healthy relationships, gender equality, and how to live free from violence.

Pauktuutit thanks the Role Model Campaign and the regional partners are with the Nunatsiavut Government; Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services; Qarjuit Youth Council; Inuvialuit Regional Corporation; Qikiqtani Inuit Association; and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.

Up to six individuals will be selected through regional and then national committees to be interviewed in their community and featured in videos and posters that will be shared online.

This is an opportunity to recognize some of the many positive Inuit role models who are in and outside of Inuit Nunangat.

Through this campaign Pauktuutit is highlighting their strong Inuit values like learning through observation, caring for others and being respectful towards everyone.

Nomination forms and more information are available at www.pauktuutit.ca.

The deadline for submissions is April 5, 2019 and finalists will be announced later that month.