Around Kivalliq

A night of fun

Baker Lake

A special fun night was held at Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School (JASS) on May 31.

The event featured cotton candy, hotdogs, chips, juice, popcorn, movies, just dance, Mario Kart Switch, Super Nintendo Retro, table tennis, curling, golf, art galore and more. The event was free for JASS students.

Walking for pride

Rankin Inlet

The Rankin Inlet Pride Walk took place in Rankin on June 1.

The festivities were scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. with face painting, hot dogs and time to gather and connect before the walk.

The walk began at the Rankin Inlet Fire Hall at 2 p.m.

The afternoon was billed as an afternoon of celebration, connection and pride, with the walk being a gathering of support, joy, and unity.

Square dance tribute

Rankin Inlet

A square dance was held in Rankin Inlet on May 31 to recognize Leroy Sabourin walking from Whale Cove to Rankin Inlet in order to raise cancer awareness.

Student sponsorships available

Kivalliq

The Kivalliq Inuit Association's (KIA) individual sponsorship program helps Inuit gain employment skills by providing funding to participants enroled in an approved employment training program or accredited post-secondary educational institution.

The program assists students by providing funding for Tuition and Books, Training Allowance, Living allowance, supplies and equipment, travel, childcare, and tutoring.

Those interested in applying for the program are asked to contact their local KIA office.

Dance for the grads

Baker Lake

Grads on the Go in Baker Lake held a successful teenage dance on May 31 from 8 to 12 p.m.

There was no dance competition held at the event and those under the age of 16 were asked to leave at 10 p.m.

Smoky skies above

Kivalliq

Smoky skies over sections of the Kivalliq region this past weekend were the result of increasing wildfire activity in the Prairies.

It was expected that the smoke would generally remain aloft over a larger area and not be an issue at the surface, however some more southern communities such as Baker Lake and Arviat may have been more impacted.

Mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough are possible anytime smoke mixes down to the surface.