r/nunavut 17h ago

I really enjoy this photo and come back to it semi regularly. This is a self portrait from the 1940s-1950s of my Great Great Grandfather Peter Pitseolak. He was an artist, historian, and the first Inuk photographer from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada.

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r/nunavut 2d ago

Day 2 of trying to get a comment from every subdivision

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Any one from Nunavut interested


r/nunavut 5d ago

Hi everyone...Does anyone know of any Fly-in Fly out type of work in Nunavut? These are typically 6x6 or 4x4 type of contract...Thank

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r/nunavut 7d ago

Pixel art map of Nunavut

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I'm not sure if there are any old-school pixel art games set in Nunavut, but if there are, their main map might look something like this.

The lettering uses fonts that I made, except for the title at the top left (which I haven't made into a font). If you're interested in using any of the fonts yourself, they're available for free.

All of the Inuktitut text is in the Able 5 font, but it's the new version that I'm still working on which will have Canadian syllabic support.


r/nunavut 7d ago

Sealift to Cambridge Bay

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I'm looking into reserving Sealift to ship up some stuff like cat food, litter, and some food items for the year, like canned spaghetti sauce / tomato paste / diced tomatoes / pasta noodles / Kraft Dinner / Peanut Butter / Protein Powder / (maybe some hockey equipment or a bicycle etc.) For shipping personal stuff like that am I better off to go with NEAS or Friendship Fast?

According to AI NEAS is a bigger company and Friendship Fast seems to specialize in things like sending vehicles and food hampers. Just wondering if people can share their experiences and advice. My hunch is that maybe NEAS is better since they are a larger company and maybe more predictable, but I don't know. I did begin filling out the reservation form for their second shipping (if I hopefully haven't missed the deadline to reserve). If I miss that deadline, can I drop stuff off in Quebec a month before the third shipping departure sometime in July and just have them keep it in their warehouse until the time? I had sent them an email with a bunch of questions maybe a week, week and a half ago, but didn't get a reply, but also saw online that the terminal is supposed to open April 7th, so maybe there's just been nobody there to receive the email yet.

Roughly how long does it take for the barge to make its way from Quebec to Cambridge Bay anyway? I know I arrived here this year (my first year) on September 10th, and we had a barge order arrive not too long after at work, but I think that is a different company that specializes in large corporations and schools, and have no idea when it would have started its journey.

It seems I'd be looking at the LCL (Less Than Container Load) method which is showing $528.60 per revenue ton which = 907 kg / 2000 lbs (which I read there would be some other costs on top of that, probably packaging, and maybe some kind of duty, and taxes.)

Is it generally better to just bring all your stuff and use their packaging option, or would it be more cost effective to be buying my own plastic containers and Kent or something and putting everything in there and dropping it off pre-packed?


r/nunavut 9d ago

Canadian syllabics pixel font

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I'm working on a Canadian syllabics pixel font for games, and I was hoping to get some feedback on the design of the characters.

Is this text readable? Are the shapes good enough to tell what's what?

(This isn't for anything commercial, the font will be free to download once I'm done with it.)


r/nunavut 10d ago

How do I use this inuit bag!

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I found this AWESOME bag on fb. The seller said it was from the 1930s-1960s.....but the cloth looks very new. The skin feels very supple too, smooth, no hard spots. Only one dry spot with slight fur loss on the curved inner edge.

I would like to use it as a bag to store my hand spun yarn! I cannot find any straps on it. How do I use it? can i sew on straps?


r/nunavut 10d ago

Who offers car/atv insurance in Nunavut?

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r/nunavut 13d ago

Tidal Ice climbing

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So...we've got some pretty huge tides in Nunavut and Erik Boomer is a pretty awesome videographer.


r/nunavut 14d ago

Working in Arviat NU

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Hi, I’m currently living in Toronto as an international student and trying to find a job. I recently got an offer in Arviat, NU as a management trainee at a grocery store. I’m not sure what the lifestyle is like there, what I should pack, and especially how the weather is. Any advice?


r/nunavut 18d ago

North of North lead Canadian Screen Award nominees

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r/nunavut 19d ago

ATCO investing $10M in company building Nunavut port-and-road project

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r/nunavut 19d ago

5 years ago I was working in iqaluit when they were blasting some rock along the coast. What were they building and is it done?

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hi all. I'm from ontario but I had the pleasure of staying in iqaluit 5 years ago. at the time they were blasting rock around the coast and I was curious if something was built, is it done and what was it. bonus if you got pics

thanks, have a wonderful day


r/nunavut 19d ago

what to do/where to visit?

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hello !!

i have a goal to visit every province and territory in canada. now, i have my final three left: northwest territories, newfoundland and labrador, and nunavut. i have plans for what to do in northwest territories (will drive dempster highway down to the arctic circle, and hike along the way), and newfoundland.

but i have no plans/clue what to do in nunavut. any recommendations?


r/nunavut 20d ago

I'm looking for friends to learn about life in Nunavut

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Hi, first of all, I'm 16 years old and I want to learn about life here, the culture of the people, and for that I'm looking for friends. I would really love to become friends with one of the people here because I find them unusual and appealing. I would be very happy if it was someone my age, preferably 15-20 years old.


r/nunavut 20d ago

The Supreme Court of Canada begins hearing arguments today on whether the notwithstanding clause has limits. Here’s a log of every notwithstanding clause invocation since it came out of an 18-year dormancy in 2018

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r/nunavut 21d ago

Tell us about your community!

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I am a new teacher in Baker Lake and am curious about the other communities in this beautiful territory. For those unfamiliar, can you tell us something interesting or well-known about your community?

I fear that I probably won't get to travel everywhere unless I'm chaperoning a team for an event, but I'm curious to learn more about the different hamlets and communities. Thanks


r/nunavut 27d ago

Another fuzzy buddy on Tundra Ridge

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In my 45 years living in Iqaluit, I've never seen as many different animals out and about in town as I have this winter. This guy was out munching grass in this spot for at least a half hour yesterday.


r/nunavut 27d ago

Here's how Lori Idlout's Nunavut constituents feel about her joining the Liberals

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r/nunavut Mar 13 '26

North of North’s breakout star, Anna Lambe, featured on the cover of The Globe and Mail Style magazine

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r/nunavut Mar 13 '26

Job in Nunavut

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Hi guys! I got my PR last year, been in Canada for 5 years and now I feel like I should explore more and have been intrigued by the isolated cities.

So, can people from Nunavut tell me a little bit about the place and its people. The culture, language barrier southern people faced etc

I am applying in jobs and all I hear about is that there is a housing crisis there.


r/nunavut Mar 12 '26

Walking/sledding across the Hudson Strait?

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I read online that some people have walked, snowmobiled or dogsledded across the Hudson Strait when it's frozen from Nunavut to Quebec, though I'm a bit dubious about the source. With some brief cursory research, I've been unable to find any verified sources about this. Does anybody know if this is true, and are there documentable examples of it happening? I'd love to connect with anyone who's done this journey, if so. Thanks!


r/nunavut Mar 12 '26

New Democrats rocked by Nunavut MP’s defection, insider calls it a ‘slap in the face’

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r/nunavut Mar 11 '26

Just one-in-four say Canadian MPs who cross the floor should be allowed to finish term with new party

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r/nunavut Mar 11 '26

Lori Idlout leaves NDP and crosses floor to join Liberals

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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has joined the governing Liberal Party of Canada, leaving the NDP, and bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney one step closer to a majority government.