narwhal maktaaq galore (in Pond Inlet)

it appears there is much more narwhals that are trapped near pond inlet than was expected.

check out the latest CBC North news article here (don't forget to visit the 'related' link/s).

I wonder now if this issue would've been bigger news if an alternative option was decided upon for the situation.

I take it from the lack of presence from animal rights organization that this situation is not worthy of a fight (?).

how i would love to chomp down on some soy sauce-smothered, partially frozen maktaaq followed with a cup o' tea and palaugaaq - mmmmmm!

Did you hear...

Nunavut got its first female Premier? Eva Aariak is the Premier-elect and the second to serve after Paul Okalik held the top job in the Government of Nunavut for the past 9 years.

Many people no doubt are anticipating some changes and to some, it is a refreshing renewal while to other, it was an upsetting takeover.

She's the second politician to say these words in this new government (Lorne Kusugaq said it soon after being elected in Rankin South/Whale Cove).

Happy New Government!

Nunavut Leadership Forum

So, the leadership forum is scheduled to start tomorrow morning. Should be interesting - I'll maybe check it out in the afternoon if they have not already announced who is in what position.

twiddling my thumbs...

SB By-election results

Fred Schell, now the former Mayor of Kinngait has been elected as South Baffin's MLA after 59% of the elegibile voters cast their ballots.

What I find rather odd is that Kimmirummiut chose the out-of-towner over their local candidate.

More coverage here.