What is the government of Nunavut doing to support elders?
The Government of Nunavut is closely monitoring this situation and providing ongoing support to our Elders. As you know Dr. Patterson has placed Nunavut under a lockdown until at least January 17. Schools will remain closed and only essential Government of Nunavut employees will be working in offices.
When does the government of Nunavut transition to work from home?
In accordance with guidelines provided by the Chief Public Health Officer and the Worker’s Safety and Compensation Commission the Government of Nunavut has transitioned to a work from home protocol from January 4 to17, 2022. All public servants, including essential service positions, are encouraged to work from home as much as possible.
Are schools in Nunavut still closed?
Schools will remain closed and only essential Government of Nunavut employees will be working in offices. Minister of Human Resources Adam Arreak Lightstone will provide more details on plans for Government of Nunavut Employees today.
Is the government of Nunavut open in Arviat?
The Government of Nunavut (GN) offices in Arviat are closed to the public effective January 25, 2021. Due to increased cases of COVID-19 in Arviat, Income Assistance appointments will be done by phone as much as possible with in-person appointments as...
Who is the Premier of Nunavut?
When is the state of emergency in Iqaluit?
When will Pfizer clinics open in Nunavut?
Why is the Chief Public Health Officer advising the residents of Pangnirtung?
When will Pfizer open in Iqaluit?
Is there a fox sighting in Iqaluit?
Is there a second round of Pfizer in Nunavut?
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How do you get around Nunavut?
There are no roads to Nunavut. Air travel is by far the most common means of transportation to Nunavut and between its distant communities. Visitors to Nunavut can reach the gateway communities of Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay by air travel from any major centre in the world.
What did Nunavut used to be called?
the Northwest TerritoriesIn 1979, the Northwest Territories was divided into two federal electoral districts, with the new eastern district of Nunatsiaq corresponding to what would become Nunavut.
What type of government does Nunavut have?
Canadian parliamentary democracyNunavut has a public government, which operates within the principles of Canadian parliamentary democracy. All residents of Nunavut are entitled to run for office and elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) on an individual rather than a party basis.
Is Nunavut still part of Canada?
Nunavut comprises a major portion of Northern Canada and most of the Arctic Archipelago. Its vast territory makes it the fifth-largest country subdivision in the world, as well as North America's second-largest (after Greenland).
Where is the most remote place in Canada?
Most Remote Places In Human Civilization: Alert, Canada The small village of Alert lies on the tip of the Nunavut territory in Canada a mere five hundred miles below the North Pole. With a year-round population of five people, Alert is one of the most treacherous and remote places in the world.
Can you buy land in Nunavut?
Any residents of Nunavut that are of 18 years of age can purchase land. Council may impose reasonable residency restrictions on the sale or lease of lots. With a NO vote, all lots could be available for lease subject to residency restrictions.
How much do you get paid to live in Nunavut?
A living wage is calculated as the lowest hourly amount a person could be paid to still meet their basic needs, such as rent and food costs. The current minimum wage in Nunavut is $13 per hour, but according to PSAC's estimates the living wage would be around $26 per hour.
Who is the largest employer in Nunavut?
The public service is the largest employer in Nunavut. New data from the 2016 Nunavut Government Employee Survey contains information about conditions that create a good work environment, as well as potential barriers to the employment and retention of Inuit in the public service in Nunavut.
How does Nunavut govern?
The Legislative Assembly of Nunavut is one of only two federal, provincial or territorial legislatures in Canada that has a consensus style of government rather than the more common system of party politics.
Why is Nunavut not a province?
They're governed differently because so few people live in the far north, and so much relies on federal money anyway. A territory would need hundreds of thousands more residents and a much bigger economic base in order to justify the effort of amending the Constitution to make it a province.
Why did Nunavut separate from Canada?
Nunavut was situated in the Northwest Territories and was later separated due to Nunavut Land Claims Agreement that was fed out of the self-government movement started in 1971[14]. The Inuit Tapirisat of Canada was formed during the national conference of natives at Calgary in August 1971.
Who owns Nunavut?
On April 1, 1999 the map of Canada was re-drawn: the Northwest Territories divided into two territories to allow for the creation of Nunavut, a homeland for Canada's Inuit.
Why did Nunavut separate from Canada?
Nunavut was situated in the Northwest Territories and was later separated due to Nunavut Land Claims Agreement that was fed out of the self-government movement started in 1971[14]. The Inuit Tapirisat of Canada was formed during the national conference of natives at Calgary in August 1971.
What is the difference between Nunavut and Nunavik?
Nunavik is separated from the territory of Nunavut by Hudson Bay to the west and Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay to the north. Nunavik shares a border with the Côte-Nord region of Quebec and the Labrador region of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Ungava Peninsula forms the northern two-thirds of the region.
Why is Nunavut not a province?
They're governed differently because so few people live in the far north, and so much relies on federal money anyway. A territory would need hundreds of thousands more residents and a much bigger economic base in order to justify the effort of amending the Constitution to make it a province.
Who was the first person to live in Nunavut?
Early history Mainland Nunavut was first populated approximately 4500 years ago by the Pre-Dorset, a diverse Paleo-Eskimo culture that migrated westward from the Bering Strait region.
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During this Public Health Emergency, the Department of Finance is unable to produce paper paystubs. However, all GN employees can access their employment information, paystubs and T4 tax slips through the Self-Service application. To access your electronic documents, eligible employees must have a Self-Service account. Self-service can only be accessed from inside the GN
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These include maintaining good attendance and academic standing as well as ensuring that the money provided to you for post-secondary studies is paid by you to your institution.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the remote communities that depend on small air carriers for essential goods, services, and access in and out of the community.
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This funding is for the period of July 1 to December 31, 2020. Additional funding will depend on the needs of communities and the pace of recovery of air travel into remote communities.
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Who is the Premier of Nunavut?
Premier of Nunavut. Premier Joe Savikataaq was selected by his colleagues in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut to lead Nunavut on June 14, 2018. Read more.
When is the state of emergency in Iqaluit?
Nunavut’s Minister of Community and Government Services has extended the State of Emergency in Iqaluit until December 7, 2021.
When will Pfizer clinics open in Nunavut?
Nunavut’s Minister of Health Lorne Kusugak has extended the territory’s public health emergency until August 5, 2021. Effective July 21, 2021, Pfizer walk-in clinics will be open to Iqalummiut aged 12-17, every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Iqaluit Public Health located at 1091 Mivvik Street.
Why is the Chief Public Health Officer advising the residents of Pangnirtung?
The Chief Public Health Officer is advising the residents of Pangnirtung that due to a recent increase in the number of active tuberculosis (TB)... Read More
When will Pfizer open in Iqaluit?
Effective July 21, 2021, Pfizer walk-in clinics will be open to Iqalummiut aged 12-17, every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Iqaluit Public Health located at 1091 Mivvik Street. Read More. 14 July 2021.
Is there a fox sighting in Iqaluit?
The Department of Health would like to notify residents of Iqaluit that there has been a significant increase in fox sightings in the city.
Is there a second round of Pfizer in Nunavut?
The second round of Pfizer vaccines for Nunavut youth aged 12 to 17 is under way across the territory. Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, has announced the easing of public health measures in Iqaluit, and the beginning of wastewater testing in Iqaluit and Rankin Inlet.
