On behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, ON), Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will announce government support to the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium to help local Inuit enter the job market. The event will take place at the Nunavut Fisheries Training Consortium, Building 208 (Hunters and Trappers Building). Call 819-994-2482.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will taking part in pre-budget roundtable discussions in Nunavut. Media are invited for a brief question and answer session and photo opportunity at the Minister's Regional Office, #630 Queen Elizabeth II Way, Qamutiq Building, 4th Floor. Call 867-975-3751.
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) will make an announcement on behalf of the Government of Canada in support of economic development in the tourism and cultural industries in Nunavut. The event will take place at the Unikkaarvik Visitor Centre. Call 867-975-3751.
The Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers will have a meeting. The meeting will be co-chaired by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) and Nunavut's Minister of Environment Daniel Shewchuk. The news conference will begin at 3:45. Call 613-990-7537.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be greeted by Glenn Cousins, Chair of Habitat for Humanity Iqaluit. They will then meet with the owners of the first two homes built by the organization, as well as with its many volunteers. Johnston will provide closing remarks at the end of the visit. Call … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be greeted by Mike Pelino, Nunavut Stars Hockey Camp head coach, and Jesse Mike, camp coordinator, and will meet with the volunteers, coaches and players that make Nunavut Stars Hockey Camp possible every year. Johnston will take part in a short series of drills with the … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend a presentation by NGOs and volunteers on positive initiatives in the community at Elders Qammak, Building #226. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will lunch at the Iqaluit Community Tukisigiarvik Society. Their Excellencies will lunch with board members, staff and clients of the Society, during which Johnston will say a few words. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will take part in a discussion with high school and college students, teachers and people involved in the education system, on the topic of education in Nunavut. The discussion will provide an overview of the different challenges they face, the solutions being undertaken, and innovative methods being … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will visit the Nunavut Research Institute. Their Excellencies will be greeted by senior research officer with the Nunavut Research Institute Mary-Ellen Thomas. Their Excellencies will then be taken on a tour of the Institute’s facilities, where they will learn about the varied research being undertaken in Nunavut, … Read more
