The TaKuaKautik Food bank held their monthly food giveaway last evening in Nain.
We spoke with Lena Onalik who is a committee member and a volunteer.
She says last evening the food bank distributed 177 bags to the community in just two hours.
Over the past few months, they have been seeing more people come to the foodbank.
The TaKuaKautik Food bank is grateful for the volunteers who help every month.
The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will deliver apologies to residential schools’ survivors and family members in the five Labrador Inuit communities and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, November 1 to 3, 2023.
The delivery of apologies is being undertaken in collaboration with the Nunatsiavut Government and former students of residential schools.
Joining Premier Furey for the apology ceremonies are Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe, other elected officials of the Nunatsiavut Assembly, and former students and family members.
Apology ceremonies are scheduled as follows: November 1 will be held in Rigolet, at the Northern Lights Academy, 11:00 a.m. in Postville, at the Recreation Centre, 3:00 p.m.
On November 2 in Makkovik, Community Centre, 10:00 a.m.
Then in Hopedale, at the Nanuk Community Centre, 3:00 p.m.
On November 3 in Nain, at the Jeremiah Sillett Community Centre, 10:00 a.m.
Then in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Masonic Lodge, 348 Hamilton River Road, 3:30 p.m.
The Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador invite former students, their family members, community members, and others impacted by residential schools to attend. Mental health supports will be available.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is following through on a commitment made in 2017, and we are working with Indigenous Governments and Organizations on the delivery of apologies to former students of residential schools.
Jenny Lyall is the Regional Childcare Manager for the Nunatsiavut Government’s Department of Health and Social Development.
Lyall says that they held their annual Nunatsiavut ECE meetings in Nain this year.
28 participants attended, from all Nunatsiavut communities.
click here to hear the interview with Jenny Lyall.
The Nunatsiavut Group of Companies will be visiting Nunatsiavut communities during the month of November.
There first visit will be held in Nain on November 1, 2023, then in Hopedale on November 2nd, 2023.
NGC will travel to Happy Valley Goose Bay on November 15, 2023, then to Northwest River on November 16, 2023.
They would like to invite the public to join them for some refreshments and learn about our latest updates.
NGC is excited to meet everyone and would appreciate your valuable feedback.
Other Nunatsiavut Communities in Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet will be scheduled at a later date.
Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) are offering woman the opportunity to do the 16-week Orientation to Trades and Technology (OTT) program.
This OTT program provides you with an opportunity to explore skilled trades and technology programs, so you can make an informed decision about your education and career.
This year the College of North Atlantic will be delivering 3 tech-focused OTT programs at College of the North Atlantic campuses starting January 2024.
Locations that will be offering this program will be held in St. Johns at the Prince Phillip drive and in Placentia and Bay St. George newfoundland.
If you would like to find out more information about this OTT program or want to apply please reach out to Jennah Turpin at careercoordinator@wrdc.ca for more information.
The TaKuaKautik Food bank distribution will be happening this evening in Nain.
We spoke with Lena Onalik one of the committee members and a volunteer.
She says the food bank will be open this evening from 5-7 pm.
She adds that they would like to If people have bags can they return them.
And if anyone would like to help and volunteer their time to help distribute bags, they can meet at the TaKuaKautik food bank before 5pm.
The Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey will provide an overall picture of the health and well-being of Inuit in all regions what is going well and what areas need to be improved.
We spoke with Tina Ponniuk who is the Qanuippitaa National Inuit health survey manager for Nunatsiavut Government.
Ponniuk says this started in March 2023, and the first survey was completed in Rigolet.
For the first time, this national survey will bring Inuit from across Inuit Nunangat together in partnership.
The Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey data collection will take place in every community across Inuit Nunangat the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut.
It will also take place with Inuit in Ottawa for the first round of the survey and may be expanded to other urban centers in subsequent rounds.
The Qanuippitaa? National Inuit Health Survey is more than just a survey.
The design and implementation of the survey along with the analysis, dissemination and use of its results are intended to contribute to short- and long-term changes that ultimately improve the health and well-being of Inuit over time.
Click here to find out more about this Qanuippitaa National Inuit Health Survey.
Halloween events in Nain this year.
Thursday, Oct. 26
11 am-1 pm. Seniors Halloween dress-up, games and cash bingo.
Prizes for dressing up-1st $100, 2nd-$75, 3rd-$50 Judging will be at 11:30
Saturday Oct 28
2-5pm- haunted house at JS Centre $1 to enter, 8-10:30pm 13+ Halloween movie and popcorn.
Sunday Oct 29
3-5 Halloween community dance & games-everyone welcome (all ages)
Age categories for costume judging 0-2 yrs 3-5 yrs 6-9 yrs 10-12 yrs 13+
7 pm Men’s and women’s Halloween volley ball toutnament
Come dressed up and receive a ticket for $100 cash and 12 powerade
Monday Oct 30th
3-5 pm 4-12 yrs. Halloween party and games
6:30 pm 13+ Candy apple making/Halloween drawing contest
7 pm- Halloween cookie and cake contest. Contestants must either make a cake or 2 dozen Halloween cookies that are decorated. Judging will be at 7:30. All cakes and cookies will be auctioned. 1st-$150, 2nd-$100 3rd-$75
7 pm-Adult Halloween dress-up card game 1st-$75 2nd-%50 3rd-$25
Tuesday Oct 31st
Trick or treat at the Jerrimias Sillitt community centre, come for a chance to win prizes. Treats will be given to 12 and under only. Trick or treaters 13+ will be given tickets for a chance to win %100 cash prize. Must be dressed up.
For more info call 9222-691
In Postville we spoke with Rec Dir Jacquelin Harris
They are decorating for the haunted house,
Haunted house will be on Saturday Oct. 28
OKâlaKatiget Society has a full time Radio Producer employment opportunity, needed immediately.
Under the supervision of the Senior Radio Producer, the Radio Producer prepares news, current affairs for daily broadcast on the Society’s radio network.
The salary will be dependent on qualifications and the position will run until filled.
Applications should be forwarded to;
OKâlaKatiget Society
P.O. Box 160
Nain, NL A0P 1L0
You can call our office at 922-2955 and our fax number 709-922-2293.
Applications can also be sent to sarah.abel@oksociety.com.
OKâlaKatiget Society is celebrating its 41st Anniversary today.
There have been a lot of changes in radio and television work, staff, and equipment in 41 years.
The OKâlaKatiget Society had many different addresses over the years until they moved into their new building in 2008.
Starting out as trainees in the basement of the Paivitsiak daycare to eventually, buying a section of the old school for the TV dept., while Radio was stationed in the old Boarding School.
When the old school burnt in 2005 television and administration moved into the already cramped quarters of the old boarding school with Radio.
Where they spent the next two and a half years while working on the construction of their new building.
On August 2014 the OKâlaKatiget Society radio station was no longer being broadcast on AM station and in ULM the AM transmitter was officially turned off in July of 2016.
OK Society is available live web streaming since December 2014 at www.oksocietyradio.com.
To learn more about the OK Society you can check out the website at www.oksociety.com
Celebrating 41 years with our listeners.