The Nunatsiavut Government 7plex Housing Units will be ready for occupancy soon.

The application forms are available as of today and may be picked up at the NG Office, DHSD Office or Hopedale Inuit Community Government Office. The deadline for applications is August 3, 2018.

The units are designated for families who are at risk of having their children go into care or potentially could have their children returned to their care with appropriate housing and supports.

The families must be open to working with the Family Connections Program and be agreeable to the rules in place such as no alcohol/illicit drug use in units, only individuals listed on the rental agreement permitted to reside in the home, etc…

Should you have any questions please contact Michelle Kinney at 896-5306 or email: michelle.kinney@nunatsiavut.com.

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is completing an independent Review of the experiences of Inuit children and youth in the child protection system.

This is being completed at the request of the Nunatsiavut Government. A number of programs of the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development will be explored where Inuit children receive services.

Community visits will occur in July and August to help you learn about how the Review will work, answer questions, and to see how you can be involved.

More community sessions will take place in September and October where you will be able to share your experiences as well as your ideas for the future.

If you would like to learn more about this Review, community information sessions will take place over the next two weeks:

Hopedale: today July 30 and tomorrow July 31.

There will be an Open House tonight at Assembly Building 7:00 pm-10:00 pm.

Please contact the community liaisons: Darlene Jacque at 896-4431 or Danielle Baikie at 922-2126 for other community meeting requests.

OK Radio will have more information on where they will be tomorrow.

The 33rd North West River Beach Festival went really well, even though there was a bit rain over the weekend.

Brenda Saunders is the one of the committee members.

She says there was a good turn out this year.

Saunders says the most exciting event for her was the silent auctions and crafts sales.

To hear more of the NWR Beach Festival that was held this weekend, click HERE.

Youth Participants wanted for Slipper making, Inuit drum making and Traditional Baking nights.

Mary Binky Andersen is the Youth Outreach worker for DHSD.

She is looking for eight youth for the slipper making which will start when spots are filled and she is also looking for an easy slipper pattern.

Four youth for the Inuit drum making that will be instructed by Simon Kohlmeister which will start next week.

And four participants for the traditional baking nights which will be instructed by Mary Andersen with Red berry.

If any youth is interested or want more information you can contact Binky at 922-2126 or through social media.

Postville’s Fun in the Sun Festival started on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 and runs until Saturday July 28, 2018.

Today’s events started with a Family Sandcastle making at 1pm.

At 2pm there will be a 2vs.2 Beach Volleyball Tournament at Sandy Point for ages 13+.

There will be a Poker run at 6:30pm at the Community Centre $10 per player.

Tomorrow events start at 1pm with a water war at the playground along with face painting, rock painting, kite flying and more.

4pm there will be a community potluck at the community centre.

There will be a Best Fun in The Sun Themed Dessert for $30.

Best Homemade Non-Alcoholic Punch with a prize $30.

Best dressed dessert with a prize of $30.

At 6pm there will be Minute to win it with $200 for first place and $100 for second place.

To end off the festival there will be Block party and a fireworks show at the Water view Road/dock.

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is completing an independent Review of the experiences of Inuit children and youth in the child protection system.

Ken Barter is the consultant with the office of the Child Youth Advocate for NL.

If you would like to learn more about this Review, community information sessions will take place over the next two weeks:

Hopedale – July 30 and 31, Open House at Assembly Bldg., July 30 – 7:00-10:00

Postville – August 1 and 2, Open House at Recreation Hall, August 1 – 7:00-10:00

Makkovik – August 2 and 3, Open House at Arena Multi-Purpose Room, August 2 – 7:00-10:00

Rigolet – August 6 and 7, Open House at Community Hall, August 6 – 7:00-10:00

Nain – August 7 and 8, Open House at Nunatsiavut Admin Bldg, August – 7:00-10:00

Happy Valley-Goose Bay – August 9 and 10, Open House at Nunatsiavut Health and Social Development Office, 218 Kelland Road August 9 – 7:00-10:00

To hear Barter discuss more information on the information sessions, click HERE.

Postville’s Fun in the Sun Festival started on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 and runs until Saturday July 28, 2018.

Today’s events started with a Bike Race at 1:30 with prizes of $15 for 1st, $10 for 2nd, and $5 for 3rd.

At 3:30 there will be a Homemade Boat Race with a first prize of $50 and 2nd place of $25.

To end of today’s events there will be a Fun in the Sun Bingo at the Community Centre at 6:30 with a return trip with Air Borealis for the jackpot prize.

Tomorrow’s events will start with a Family Sandcastle making at 1pm.

OK Radio will have more on the events for the Fun in Sun Festival tomorrow.

The regulated price of gas is taking a slight dip at the pumps today.

All types of gas decreased by up to 0.2 cents per litre while diesel fuel on the island has gone down by the same amount.

Despite the dip on the island, Labrador will see an increase of about 1.0 cent per litre today for diesel.

And as far as furnace and stove oil go, they virtually stay the same (down .01 cents per litre).

Residential propane this week registers the largest drop; it’s down by 3.0 cents per litre.

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership is in the process of screening applicants in Nain to train for potential work as underground Miners in Voisey’s Bay.

If you are interested you must meet the following criteria:

Must have completed grade 10 (level 3 ABE) (transcripts are required),

Must have at least 6 months work experience with a job.

Must consent to a criminal record check

Must be willing to attend a 4 week training program in Ontario

And must complete a medical

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please contact Nunatsiavut Career/ Training Counsellors:

Janelle Barbour at 922-1800, jbarbour@latp.ca or Tammy Barry, 896-3500 ext. 225, tbarry@latp.ca

Or through Facebook Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership.

Please Note: This is for Nain residents only.

Contact will be made to other communities in the near future.

The 33rd North West River Beach Festival will be held this weekend July 28 and July 29, 2018.

Brenda Saunders is one of the committee members.

She says there will be food, music, kid’s games, and crafts for sale as well as fireworks at the event.

Saunders says it will be held at the waterfront by the Lester Burry Memorial Park.

Click HERE to hear more of the NWR beach festival.