Message from Carlene Palliser, who is the Ordinary Member with the Nunatsiavut Government in Rigolet:

I contacted the general manager of Nunatsiavut Marine Incorporated, Gary Latimer, about whether or not the Northern Ranger will start on June 25th and whether or not it will be servicing communities it can access, here is what he said:

Nunatsiavut Marine Incorporated does not decide which communities get serviced and which ones do not. We follow the schedule as per Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Ranger will not or has not previously left Lewisporte until there is a good chance of servicing all the communities.

In the meantime NMI has commenced accepting freight at Goose Bay and Lewisporte for the coast.

The Ranger has occasionally stopped at Black Tickle and Rigolet on its first trip into Goose, but it is up to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to make that call.

Once we get a clearer picture of a departure date, we post it on our FB page, website and we will do a short press release as well.

Representatives from the Nunatsiavut Government and the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District will hold an information session on June 19, 2018 at 7 pm this evening at the Nunatsiavut Government boardroom in Nain, NL.

Jodie Lane is the Education Manager for the Nunatsiavut Government.

The purpose of this meeting will be to provide information about the roles of the Inuktitut and Ilusivut positions in both the big school and small schools in Nain.
There are vacant positions in these areas that need to be filled.

They are also interested in meeting and speaking with potential candidates for these positions.

To hear more on how you could possibly be a part of strengthening the Inuktitut language and culture at Jens Haven Memorial School, click HERE.

OKâlaKatiget Radio is losing their Executive Director and waiting for someone to fill the position.

Morris Prokop is starting a new position in Yukon.

In the meantime, Ok radio currently has a Job Advertisement out for his position.

The OKâlaKatiget Society would like to thank Morris for his hard work, dedication and enthusiasm during his time here.

To hear Prokop tell you about his experience while working here at the OKâlaKatiget Society, click HERE.

The Department of Health and Social Development in Happy Valley Goose Bay has projects on the go.

Sharon Edmunds is the Team Leader for Nunatsiavut.

She says they had their year end social for Elders on Friday.

And they served fish and brewis that day.

Edmunds says today the staff will be at the Perrault place to do some cooking.

To hear more of the Projects with Edmunds today, click HERE.

There will be an open house this evening June 18, 2018 at the Community Food Centre from 6:30pm to 8pm.

Kristeen McTavish, who is the food security coordinator for Nunatsiavut Government, Raymond Obed, the Nunatsiavut Government Health Intern and Melanie Flynn, a researcher from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom are in Nain and hosting engagement sessions to talk about what you think food security should look like in the future.

Everyone one is welcome and there will be smoked char and door prizes as well.

There is a seven day Forum for Youth between the ages of 14-17 from Yukon, NWT, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut.

The Forum is an opportunity for youth from Inuit Nunangat to share their cultures and discuss shared challenges that youth face across the North.

Youth will be participating in traditional activities, group discussions, and they will be preparing and giving presentations both during the forum and when they return home.

All travel costs are covered by Northern Youth Leadership (NYL).

Application Deadline is July 8, 2018.

For More Information www.northernyouth.ca or email director@northernyouth.ca or call 867-445-4558.

There is an Executive Director position available with the OKâlaKatiget Society.

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director co-ordinates all administrative and policy activity to ensure that the OKâlaKatiget Society meets its goals and objectives.

The successful applicant should have:

– A degree in Journalism or related educated and work experience
– Excellent written and oral communication skills
– High degree of self-motivation and interest in current Labrador issues
– Ability to speak and understand Inuktitut a major asset.

The salary range is starting at $55,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Rental housing is available.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday June 22, 2018.

You can send applications to:
OKâlaKatiget Society,
P.O. Box 160
Nain, Labrador, A0P1L0
Email: carol.gear@nunatsiavut.com

Natuashish, NL RCMP responded to a call of a residential fire on Piwas Street at approximately 5:00 a.m. on June 15, 2018.

The Natuashish Fire Brigade attended the scene.

However, the fire, which appeared to have started near the back porch, spread to the roof before engulfing the entire structure.

The residence was a total loss.

There were three people in the residence at the time who were able to make it to safety.

There were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Nain RCMP are continuing their efforts to eliminate the illegal sale of alcohol in Nain.

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, a 30-year-old man from the community was arrested and charged for intimidation of court witnesses in an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of alcohol.

Jeffery Solomon Millie has been released from custody, and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on September 5, 2018.

Nain RCMP are working diligently with the community to curb this type of illegal activity.

The public is reminded that the penalty for bootlegging liquor under the Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Act can be as high as $50,000, or imprisonment for up to two years, or both a fine and imprisonment.

More charges are anticipated as this investigation continues.

Innu Nation of Labrador announced yesterday that it will pursue in earnest opportunities to connect the north coast of Labrador to the hydro-electric power generated in Labrador.

The announcement comes on the heels of Vale’s move to underground mining at Voisey’s Bay, and separate meetings with Nalcor Energy CEO Stan Marshall and Nunatsiavut Government President Johannes Lampe on June 12, 2018 in St. Johns.

Innu Grand Chief Gregory Rich said “If there was ever a time to pursue the transmission of electricity to the north coast, it is now. With Vale going underground and the federal government supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emission, this might be the best chance we have to finally get communities on the north coast connected to the grid and away from diesel.”

Innu Nation believes that the opportunity for development of a transmission line to the north coast must be pursed in light of the Vale announcement and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Rising diesel coasts, unreliable power and growing populations are also significant factors that must be considered. Similar projects for connecting diesel-dependent communities are successfully being rolled out in Ontario.

“Both Nalcor energy and Nunatsiavut Government have expressed an interest in further discussion and I will be looking to schedule those meetings during the week of June 25th-28th at Expo Labrador in HVGB.” Said Grand Chef Rich.

Innu Nation will also pursue discussion with Vale to explore potential partnership opportunities.