Canada Goose inc. has recently launched Project Atigi, a collection of parkas handcrafted by Inuit seamstresses from Canada’s north.

When translated into English, the Inuktitut word “atigi” means “parka”. In a literal sense, that’s the story behind this initiative: Canada Goose partnered with Inuit seamstresses to make a one-of-a-kind parka.

A New York City studio drew a crowd to see the release of Canada Goose’s new social enterprise, Project Atigi, which features the work of 14 seamstresses from across Inuit Nunangat.

Fourteen of the parka’s were on display at Studio 525 in New York City for the collection’s launch on January 31. Eight of the 14 seamstresses attended the launch.

Each woman drew from their own expertise and family history to craft their own parka, amauti or anorak using Canada Goose material, creating a new collection that’s set to go on sale internationally though the clothing manufacturer.

Parkas made by Jennifer and Martha Munick of Kuujjuaq QC, Meeka Atagootak and Rebecca Killiktee of Pond inlet NU, Winnifred Nungak Kangirsuk QC, Freda Raddi of Tuktoyaktuk NT,

Marlene Watson and Mishael Gordon of Iqaluit NU, Jackie King, Chantel Kablutsiak and Kristy King of Arviat NU, Eileen Arragutainaq of Nunavut, Chantelle Andersen and Donna Dicker from Nunatsiavut.

Canada Goose confirmed that the seamstresses retain the rights to their designs and the company will not be reproducing them.

All of the proceeds from the sale of the parkas will go to Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

The Nunatsiavut Government, in conjunction with the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is conducting a Housing Needs Assessment in Nain.

This Assessment will generate detailed and accurate and up to date information regarding housing needs in your community.

On September 12, 2018 a Bill for an Act Respecting Housing in Nunatsiavut and to establish a Nunatsiavut Housing Commission received first reading in the Nunatsiavut Assembly.

This will provide an understanding of individual and family housing needs assist in the ability to make comparison between housing needs in other Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut and the rest of the country, and provide important data on housing conditions.

There will be surveyors visiting homes in the upcoming weeks, it is very important to hear from you and for your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Consultations will take place in the following Labrador Inuit Communities: In Nain this evening February 4 starting at 7pm at the Nunatsiavut Government Building.

In Rigolet on Tuesday Feb 5 at the Lord Strathcona Building at 7pm, in Makkovik Feb 6 at the Area Multipurpose Room at 7pm and in Postville on Feb 7 at the Kaipokok Community Center at 7pm and in Hopedale on Feb 8 at the Nanuk Center at 7pm.

For more information you can contact your community Liaison Officer, for Nain residents you can contact Rutie Dicker at 922-2942, ext 422.

There was an information session held in Nain this past Saturday, on February 2nd.

Patty Way is a Genealogist from the Tradition and Transition.

This session was held at the Nunatsiavut Government boardroom.

And this was for anyone who is descendants from the Okak Spanish flu that took place in the 1918 or 1919.

She was conducting information from descendants to complete a family tree.

To find out more about this Okak information session tune into our Labrador Memories program to hear more, click here.

The OKalâKatiget Society would like to apologize to our listening audience for lack of phone services for the past two months.

When our Radio producer arrived at work on Sunday, December 9, 2018, she discovered that the phones were completely dead.

The earliest date Aliant could give us to repair was March 22nd.

So after numerous calls and complaints concerning this, they have finally committed to putting in the new system, this week of February 4, weather permitting.

All they have told us is that many managers have now retired and due to our remote location we no longer have our own account manager and are considered low-end.

Thank you for your patience, this has been very difficult for staff and audience alike.

Them Days Incorporated is here in Nain to gather more input for their project and research.

Them Days Incorporated is a registered charity dedicated to collecting, protecting and promoting the stories of Labrador.

They publish quarterly oral history magazines and maintain an archive containing Labrador related materials.

They are asking for help to figure out the missing details for photos relating to Nain and other areas such as Hebron and Okak, plus other places in Labrador.

Please join them for their public event this evening February 4 from 6-8pm at the Nain Inuit community government boardroom and on Tuesday, February 5 from 1-4 pm at the NG Boardroom.

Their Project Researcher, Pei Li will be in Nain from Monday, February 4 to Wednesday, February 6.

If you would like to look at photos with him but can’t make it to the event, let them know so they can arrange a get together.

Also, Them Days Inc is looking for stories related to the pictures, or any other information.

They are particularly looking for stories relating to VETERANS for an upcoming special issue.

They would love to have your family’s story in that issue.

Them Days will also be going to Hopedale on Wednesday February 6, 2019.

The annual Widows Traditional Day is held on February 2 , the celebration went ahead in Nain last Saturday.

Mary Andersen was the Captain for Widow’s Day.

Their celebrations included three different church services throughout the day.

They had Johannes Lampe who did a prayer for their special feast; and later, had the Nain Brass Band perform a few tunes.

Andersen says the ladies had a game of bingo.

She adds that she would like to thank everybody who helped make Widow’s Day possible this year.

To hear the interview we had with Mary Andersen, click here.

The Postville Nunatsiavut Department of Health and Social Development will be hosting a women’s night out at a cabin.

The proposed date will be Saturday February 9, 2019.

This event will be going ahead only if they have interest in this outing.

They may have separate outings for different age groups.

For example one outing will be for women aged 19 years to 30 and another outing will be for women aged 31 to 55 and another outing will be for 56 years and up.

Deadline to submit your names will be February 6, 2019.

If you are interested in spending a night out on the land with other women or if you would like to know more about this please contact Vyann at 479-9878 ext: 2013.

With so many different annual tournaments happening throughout Labrador, here is a schedule of what’s happening in some of the north coast communities.

The Makkovik Recreation will be holding a hockey day for youth on February 10, 2019.

This hockey day will be for youth ages 5 and under and for youth 6-14 and 15 years and older.

The hockey game will start at 10am, with a door prize to be won; the schedule is yet to be determined.

And the 28th annual Billy Quak Memorial Ball Hockey Tournament will be held on February 15-16, 2019 located at the J.C. Erhardt Memorial School.

This will be the final Billy Quak Ball hockey tournament.

Tournament will consist of 9 players of 4male and 4 female and one goalie member.

The registration fee is $10 per player and the deadline date to register teams is February 13, 2019.

Round Robin with top 4 teams advancing and there will be a full canteen for both days.

Last chance to win a Billy Quak t-shirt or hoody, please submit yours teams now to John Andersen at 923-2202 or 923-2262.

And the annual Gracie Jararuse Flowers Memorial Minor Ice Hockey Tournament will be taking place in Nain on February 21 to the 23rd.

All youth teams aged 12 and under are welcome to play.

Divisions of Atoms n Peewees and Female Bantam n Midgets Teams will be playing for Gracie’s banner and trophy.

Medals will be awarded to first, second and third.

Out of town teams are welcome; join them in honouring the Gracie Jararuse Flower’s tournament.

Come out and be part of a very fun tournament for the youth.

An Adult Division will also go ahead; 12 player’s maximum on a team, 6 minimum.

Registration fee is $30 for adults and youth who are not going to school and for children who are attending school will pay a $20 fine.

Come celebrate and honour Gracie’s Memory and be a part of this special tournament.

We are yet to hear back from the other communities about their tournaments, for the 18 th annual Bernard and Jeffrey Webb Memorial Tournament and the 14th annual Carl Sheppard Ball Hockey tournament that takes place in Postville.

Today, January 31, 2019 is the deadline to apply for housing from the Torngat Regional Housing Association for the 2019 Construction season.

All individuals applying for housing must submit a new application to the local housing committee. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.

Any individual applying for housing must also submit a copy for their 2018 income tax summary as soon as it becomes available to them.

Applicants who fail to submit a copy to their 2018 income to the local housing committee will not be considered for assistance in 2019.

The Labrador Friendship Centre in Happy Valley Goose Bay is presently undergoing renovations since January 7-2019.

Darlene Cull is the Business Manager for the centre.

She says the basement area is been renovated.

Cull adds the renovations will be completed by middle of February.