Graduates along the North Coast are preparing themselves for their proms.

Jens Haven Memorial School (JHMS) in Nain and, the Northern Lights Academy (NLA) in Rigolet already celebrated their prom.

In Hopedale, the Amos Comenius Memorial School (ACMS) has their prom date set for this weekend, June 2.

Seven students will be graduating there.

There are no graduates for the B.L Morrison School (BLM) in Postville.

At JC Erhardt Makkovik (JCEM), there are six graduates; they will not be having a prom, but will hold a graduation ceremony on June 30.

Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Lands Claims Agreement are welcome to attend an Open House to meet with the President and Ministers of the Nunatsiavut Executive Council.

The Open House will take place in Nain, Nunatsiavut on Monday June 4, 2018 at 7 pm at the Nunatsiavut Government Administration Building in the Main Boardroom.

Refreshments will be available as well.

For more information, please contact Edna Asivak at 1-866-922-2942, ext. 223.

Summer hours are taking effect for most organizations in Nain On June 4th.

OKâlaKatiget called the Nunatsiavut Government, and their summer hours will take effect June 4.

Their hours will be from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

The Nain Department of Health and Social Development’s summer hours are also in effect June 4th.

Their hours are from 8:30 am to 4 pm.

OKâlaKatiget Society will also start theirs on Monday, June 4th.

The radio department’s hours are from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

But the host for the 3 to 4 pm show will still be on the air until 4 pm.

The Nain Inuit Community government is undecided on their summer hours, and will contact OK Radio once the date is determined.

The OKâlaKatiget Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting; in Nain, on the week of June 22nd – 24th.

If you are interested in the OK Society Language Programming in Radio and or Television or feel you can contribute to any future Programs or Administration of the same, please call our office to have your name considered as a Delegate. There will be one delegate chosen from each North Coast Community and ULM.

The OKâlaKatiget Society provides Inutitut and English language programming to approximately 5400 Inuit in Northern Labrador and Lake Melville region. This aboriginal language programming is designed to strengthen our culture through language retention. The Society has set the following mandates for itself:

• to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Inuit in our region.
• to provide better communication and information exchange between communities in our region, and between the North and South.
• to encourage public awareness, discussion and understanding of the different social, cultural, political and economic issues facing our communities.
• to provide the people in our region with quality information and entertainment programming.

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

The Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement refrain from harvesting migratory birds in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area after May 31, 2018.

Based on previous discussions with experienced hunters in Labrador Inuit communities, the Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that the spring harvest be kept to a minimum.

Hunters should exercise good conservation practices and not exceed four (4) Canada geese and eight (8) freshwater ducks and divers per household.

Please keep in mind that this is the mating season, and migratory birds should be harvested accordingly.
Harvesting of Harlequin Duck (Lords and Ladies) is prohibited.

Conservation Officers will be monitoring the harvest of migratory birds.

If you require additional information, please contact your local Nunatsiavut Government Conservation Officer.

The provincial government has issued a request for proposals to provide roll on, roll off ferry services for the north coast of Labrador.

Randy Edmunds is the MHA for the Torngat Mountains district.

By next summer, residents of northern Labrador will hopefully no longer have to ship their vehicles as freight to get them to other ports in the area.

Once in place, residents will be able to drive on and off the ferry instead of having to load their vehicles aboard the MV Astron and travel as a passenger on the MV Northern Ranger, or fly to their destination as they must do now.

To hear Edmunds give more information on the RFP for the new vessel for Labrador, click HERE.

On May 29, 2018, Nain RCMP executed a search warrant on a local residence.

The search yielded evidence of bootlegging, along with information leading police to the Nain airport.

A large quantity of illegal alcohol was subsequently seized at the airport.

This seizure has helped curb the illegal sale of alcohol in the community.

Alcohol purchases in Nain are restricted to licensed establishments only.

The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.

Nain RCMP advises they will continue their efforts in apprehending those prolific offenders who bootleg within the community.

Hearing stories from our elders today makes you remember the past, and where and how the elders spoke to you and taught you.

There are many interesting stories out there that are not told.

John Jararuse of Nain remembers what he was taught by his elders and family.

He remembers one particular story about how Inuit tradition and way of life was.

To hear Jararuse talk about eating certain parts of a seal, plus much more, click HERE.

The Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement refrain from harvesting migratory birds in the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area after May 31, 2018.

Based on previous discussions with experienced hunters in Labrador Inuit communities, the Nunatsiavut Government is recommending that the spring harvest be kept to a minimum.

Hunters should exercise good conservation practices and not exceed four (4) Canada geese and eight (8) freshwater ducks and divers per household.

Please keep in mind that this is the mating season, and migratory birds should be harvested accordingly.

Harvesting of Harlequin Duck (Lords and Ladies) is prohibited.

Conservation Officers will be monitoring the harvest of migratory birds.

If you require additional information, please contact your local Nunatsiavut Government Conservation Officer.