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Nunavut opens one-time funding call for community food-skills projects
Local, regional and hamlet organizations across Nunavut can apply for one-time funding for community-led food-skills projects by Oct. 23. The call gives priority to Inuit food-skills programs, but the Government of Nunavut has not stated how much funding is available.
Nunavut seeks bids for one-month Taloyoak–Iqaluit air charter
Nunavut’s Department of Community and Government Services is seeking bids for a one-month air charter from Taloyoak to Iqaluit and back. The open solicitation, labelled “RE-ISSUE,” closes Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Source↗
Nunavut francophone school board votes to seek full control of its operations
The Commission scolaire francophone du Nunavut has unanimously authorized its leaders to negotiate with the Government of Nunavut for full management autonomy, including governance, human resources and financial management. The May 20 resolution does not itself transfer any powers, set a completion date or approve funding. Source↗
Nunavut land-use plan rejected as drafted, leaving territory-wide rules unresolved
Canada, the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated decided on July 3 not to accept the 2023 Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan as drafted. The joint decision leaves Nunavut without an approved territory-wide land-use plan while the parties and Nunavut Planning Commission continue work. Source↗
Nunavut keeps residential property-tax rate unchanged outside Iqaluit, raises rates for commercial and resource properties
Nunavut’s 2026 residential property-tax rate outside Iqaluit remains 6.15 mills, but the rate for commercial and industrial properties rises to 6.77 mills. The new rates took effect Sept. 3, and the Finance Department says tax notices will be sent in late September with payment due 60 days after the notice date. Source↗
Nunavut minimum wage is now $20.17 an hour
Nunavut’s minimum wage has been $20.17 an hour since Sept. 1, 2026. The territory’s Labour Standards office says employees must receive at least that rate for all hours worked, with no age restriction.
Iqaluit forecast calls for 10 to 20 mm of rain and wind gusts up to 70 km/h Monday
Environment Canada forecasts rain and fog in Iqaluit on Monday, Sept. 28, with 10 to 20 millimetres of rain expected and southeast winds increasing to 50 km/h, gusting to 70. No weather alert was in effect on the forecast page when checked. Source↗
Final Iqaluit sealift voyage lists Oct. 5 cargo cutoff and Nov. 2 arrival
Desgagnés’ current Nunavut sealift schedule lists Oct. 5 as the terminal delivery cutoff for the Berthe A. Desgagnés voyage scheduled to arrive in Iqaluit on Nov. 2 and depart on Nov. 7. The carrier says schedules can change because of weather and ice conditions. Source↗
Nunavut curriculum rollout expands to Grades 2 and 3; language-model choices still underway in Iqaluit and other communities
Nunavut’s made-in-Nunavut curriculum is being implemented in Grades 2 and 3 during the 2026–27 school year, joining Kindergarten and Grade 1. The Government of Nunavut says teacher training took place in March, but its current community list still marks bilingual education-model selection as ongoing in Iqaluit and 12 other communities. Source↗
Bill C-39 could let Ottawa end some Nunavut local strikes
Bill C-39 would let the federal labour minister seek an order ending a lawful strike or lockout in the national interest. The proposal could reach some Nunavut hamlet, municipal and housing workers, but its local scope and the national-interest threshold remain uncertain.
Nunavut retail sales fell to $66M in July, but remained above last year’s level
Statistics Canada estimates that seasonally adjusted retail sales in Nunavut were about $66 million in July 2026. That was down 3.6% from the revised June estimate of $69 million, but up 10.3% from July 2025. The July figure is preliminary. Source↗
Sakku Enterprises and Arctic Fresh sign Kivalliq construction collaboration agreement
Sakku Enterprises Ltd. and Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. signed a July 2 memorandum of understanding to explore joint work on affordable housing, construction training and infrastructure in the Kivalliq. The announcement does not identify a funded project, housing-unit count, construction contract or delivery schedule. Source↗
Nunavut and NTI pitch four major projects to investors, but no funding deals announced
The Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated used a Toronto investment event to promote four Inuit-led infrastructure priorities: a deep-sea port at Qikiqtarjuaq, the Grays Bay Road and Port, the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link and the Iqaluit hydro project. The September 14 event was a pitch to investors, not an announcement of project funding, approvals or construction starts. Source↗
Aqqusariaq recovery centre nears completion, but opening date and intake rules remain unclear
Nunavut says Aqqusariaq, a 24-bed addictions and trauma recovery centre in Iqaluit, is entering the final stage of construction and preparations for operations. The Government of Nunavut is still finalizing a funding agreement with a new Inuit-led not-for-profit established by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, and has not announced an opening date, referral process or eligibility rules. Source↗
Heavy-rain warning posted for Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet and Rankin region
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued yellow rainfall warnings for Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet and the Rankin region, including Whale Cove. The agency expects 25 to 45 millimetres of rain, easterly wind gusts up to 90 kilometres an hour, reduced visibility and possible local utility outages through Sunday, Sept. 27. Source↗
NIRB opens comments on temporary wind and solar monitoring station in Kugaaruk
The Nunavut Impact Review Board has opened public comments on a proposal to install temporary equipment in Kugaaruk to measure wind and solar resources. The two-year research and assessment project is not approval for a permanent renewable-energy facility. Source↗
Sanikiluaq do-not-consume water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Sanikiluaq remains under a do-not-consume drinking-water advisory, the Government of Nunavut confirmed Sept. 17. Water for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing produce and brushing teeth must come from the reverse-osmosis units installed in households or from store-bought water. Source↗
Inuit Heritage Trust names contractor for future Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre
Inuit Heritage Trust announced May 6 that it appointed Arctic Fresh Projects, working with Penn-co Construction, as general contractor for the planned Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit. The appointment covers design support, logistics and construction planning before any building work can begin. Inuit Heritage Trust says final project funding is still being secured. Source↗
Sakku’s $2.5M federal solar project in Rankin Inlet remains active through March 2027
Sakku Investments Corporation received a $2.5-million federal contribution for a Rankin Inlet rooftop-solar and battery demonstration project. The agreement is active until March 31, 2027, but public records do not give a construction schedule, system size or expected diesel savings. Source↗
Canada creates northern firearms officer role for Nunavut, Yukon and N.W.T.
Canada has created a dedicated Chief Firearms Officer role for Nunavut, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. An interim officer from Yukon will serve all three territories until a permanent officer is appointed through an open process. The change is meant to improve firearms licensing, safety-course delivery and outreach, but it does not announce new firearms rules or local course dates. Source↗
Igloolik boil-water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Igloolik remains under a boil-water advisory first issued July 15 because of high turbidity, or cloudy water, the Government of Nunavut says. Water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing produce and brushing teeth must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. Source↗
Grise Fiord boil-water advisory remains in effect, Nunavut says
Grise Fiord remained under a boil-water advisory as of Sept. 17, the Government of Nunavut says. Residents must boil water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing fruit and vegetables, and brushing teeth for at least one full minute. Source↗
Rankin Inlet boil-water advisory remains in effect after utilidor repairs
Rankin Inlet remains under a boil-water advisory issued Sept. 8 because of utilidor repair work. The Government of Nunavut’s current drinking-water page still lists the advisory. Residents must bring water used for drinking, cooking, infant formula, ice, washing produce and brushing teeth to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Source↗
Nunavut Quits lists text option for confidential quit support
Nunavut Quits now lists a text option alongside its phone service: people can text **NUQUITS** to **123456** for Quitline support. The Government of Nunavut service says the confidential, no-cost program is available 24 hours a day for people reducing or quitting smoking, chewing tobacco or vaping, as well as people supporting someone else. Source↗
Rankin Inlet airport terminal’s formal opening set for Sept. 28, with federal infrastructure announcement planned
Rankin Inlet’s new air terminal building will have its formal opening on Monday, Sept. 28. The building has handled airline check-ins, arrivals and departures since June 23, so the event does not mark the start of operations. The federal minister responsible for Northern and Arctic Affairs is also scheduled to announce infrastructure investments at the airport, but no amount or project details have been released. Source↗
Nunavut reminds private-market renters about housing benefit, but program remains referral-based
The Government of Nunavut says private-market renters who spend more than 24 per cent of monthly household income on rent may qualify for the Canada-Nunavut Housing Benefit. A current program page says the temporary subsidy is referral-based and intended to help people in crisis, people leaving shelters and youth leaving care. Source↗
Co-op Gold frozen chicken products recalled in Nunavut over undeclared egg
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says specified Co-op Gold frozen chicken burgers and maple-and-brown-sugar bacon-wrapped chicken bites are recalled because they may contain egg that is not declared on the label. The products were distributed in Nunavut. People and retailers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected packages. Source↗
Water-flow testing may temporarily discolour tap water in Lower Iqaluit
The City of Iqaluit says hydrant flow testing in Lower Iqaluit may temporarily make tap water look yellow or brown. Residents who see discolouration should run a cold-water tap for about 30 seconds, or until it clears. Source↗
Pauktuutit calls for federal funding for Inuit women’s housing, midwifery and safety supports
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has published a September pre-budget submission asking Ottawa to set aside gender-specific Inuit housing and shelter funding, sustain Inuit midwifery and culturally safe health services, and fund Inuit-led justice and violence-prevention work. The document is an advocacy proposal, not a federal funding decision or a new Nunavut program. Source↗
Coast Guard-led Arctic security exercise completed near Cambridge Bay
The Canadian Coast Guard says it completed Exercise ARCTIC GHOST near Cambridge Bay from Sept. 15 to 19. The joint training involved the Coast Guard, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, including patrols and simulated searches and interceptions of suspicious or illegal vessels. It was a completed training operation, not an announcement of new funding, a permanent deployment or a change to local services. Source↗
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