Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe today expressed his deepest appreciation to Tony Andersen for his many years of dedicated service in championing the causes and addressing the concerns of Labrador Inuit.

“Mr. Andersen has been an invaluable asset to the Nunatsiavut Government as well as the former Labrador Inuit Association. His dedication, commitment, and passion for serving Labrador Inuit have left an indelible mark,” said President Lampe. In addition to his dedication and commitment, Mr. Andersen’s uncanny sense of humor often helped put things into perspective, earning him high regard among his colleagues and constituents.

“With his unique wit, Tony often lightened our meetings with his humorous take on things. His ability to find humor in the most serious discussions not only eased the tension but also provided us with a fresh perspective on many issues.”

Mr. Andersen’s contributions spanned several decades, during which he played a pivotal role in shaping policies and initiatives that have significantly benefited Labrador Inuit, added President Lampe.

“His wisdom and advice have been instrumental in our decision-making processes. His insights have often guided us through some very difficult times, helping us make decisions that were in the best interest of all Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement.”

Today marks the end of Mr. Andersen’s service as an Ordinary Member for Nain in the Nunatsiavut Assembly.

The Nain Moravian Church Annual Thanksgiving sale will be held this Monday.

This year the Moravian Church sale will be held at the Jeremias Sillitt Community Center.

And they are asking anyone who can donate are asked to drop off the items at 10am and the church sale will be from 12 noon to 1pm.

If anyone is interested in donating, they are welcome to.

Please drop your items off starting at 10am.

For more information you can contact Mary Binky Andersen.

You can message Mary Binky on Facebook for more details, or you can also join the group too: Nain Moravian Church Thanksgiving sale Facebook page.

Cash sales.

Andersen says she is also accepting EMT’s on behalf of the church to binkyandersen@icloud.com

Food items, baked goods, wild food.

Show off you’re baking or cooking skill or donate a bit of your successful hunts.

All funds will go to the church to help with things like oil to heat the church, items or congregations like apples, candles, etc.

The church helps with things like weddings, funerals, baptisms, Christmas services, so it is your chance to give back to the church to help keep it running smoothly.

There will be an information session on the Nain Airport Project on Monday October 16, 2023 at the Nunatsiavut Research Centre (Pulaapvik Meeting Room) from 6:30-8pm.

The new airport will replace the existing infrastructure that is currently under stress from the impacts of climate change. Studies have determined that the existing runway is unsafe and cannot be expanded or upgraded. This project is presently undergoing feasibility studies, which are scheduled to be completed by June 2024.

This information session will provide a brief presentation of past, current, and future studies completed around the project, and will allow time for the public to ask questions pertaining to the proposed airstrip.

Vanessa Gauntlette is the Community Food worker for Hopedale.

Gauntlette says she had meals for men on Wednesday October 4th, which was ham and salads, and also held bottle of beets making the next day on Thursday October the 5th.

Hilda Hunter is one of Hopedale Community Health Workers

Hunter says she held adult card games at 6pm along with Silpa the same evening.

Hunter also mentioned for this afternoon, for oct.6th they’re going to hold a merchandise bingo at 2pm @ the DHSD building.

And further explains that nothing is planned for next week’s programming after Monday Oct. 9th. because they’re going to be out of town.

Hunter says for following week after next week, Monday the 16th. She is planning on having the kids in the community who ever may attend to be in the kitchen, and have some cooking and or baking done @3pm.

First Minister Melva Williams gave her statements in day 1 of the recent assembly sitting that happened in Hopedale, Nunatsiavut.

Williams gives her statements to Mr. Speaker on the Illusuak Cultural Center, membership and enrollment, housing and transportation.

click here to hear the audio from First Minister Melva Williams.

The home heating Supplement Program for furnace and oil provides financial assistance to eligible households that directly incur costs for the purchase of furnace and stove oil for their principal residence in the province. A minimum purchase of 250 liters of oil is required from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.

Eligible households are those who have an adjusted family net income of $150 thousand or less for the 2022 taxation year.

Only one person per household may apply for the supplement.
Households where heat is included with rent and fully subsidized Newfoundland and Labrador Housing units are not eligible for the supplement unless they can provide invoices to substance the minimum purchase of furnace oil.

Deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications are available at your local NDHSD buildings.

If you have any questions, you could contact 709 729 4645 or toll free at 1 844 729 4645. You can also email oilsupplement@gov.nl.ca

The COVID-19 dashboard was updated September 27, 2023 and the following are the results.

Through the month of August to September 2023, there were 42 hospitalizations, 8 in critical care.

In the current reporting period, there were 4 new deaths, with none added from lasts report from July to August.

Vaccination coverage is defined as those who have completed a primary series of Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccines of 2 doses and/or at least one booster on or after September 21st 2022.

There is a current 23.4 percentage reported for those who have vaccination coverage.

For more information, please visit www.gov.nl.ca

Are you a Nunatsiavut beneficiary looking to enhance your Inuttitut skills?

Join Nicholas and Vanessa Flowers for 10 weeks of Inuttitut learning in Nunatsiavummiutitut.

After having taught online Inuttut lessons this past Spring/Summer, Vanessa and Nicholas are excited to again be offering Intermediate Lessons – Part 1 during Fall 2023.

Both recent graduates of the Aurniarvik Program at Pirurvik in Iqaluit, Nicholas and Vanessa are again excited to share with Nunatsiavummiut what they’ve learned during their time in their program.

In these Intermediate level lessons, Nicholas and Vanessa will be teaching Inuttitut in a similar way that they were taught, following lessons posted on Tusaalanga.ca
Lessons will cover Inuttitut grammar, spelling, pronunciation, and comprehension in an engaging classroom environment via Zoom.

If interested, please fill out the form in the link below.

Space is limited.

This will be held on October 10th – December 7th, 2023.

Times are from Monday to Thursday from 6:30-8:00 AST.

Climate Action Incentive Payment is a tax-free amount paid to help individuals and families offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing.

The Government of Canada has changed the payment method for the CAI from a refundable credit claimed annually on personal income tax returns to quarterly tax free payments made through the benefit system starting in July 2022.

The federal fuel charge will only come into effect as of July 1, 2023 in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Residents of this province will receive three quarterly payments (July 2023, October 2023, and January 2024) in the first year and four payments in the year(s) after that.

You don’t need to apply to receive the payment for the CAIP. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will determine your eligibility when you file your income tax and benefit return and will send you payments if you’re entitled to them.

For more information, please visit www.canada.ca and search CAIP in the search bar option.

Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe announced on October 3, 2023, that Tony Andersen has resigned from his positions as Minister of Education and Economic Development and Acting Minister of Language, Culture, and Tourism.

“Mr. Andersen has decided to step down as Minister for personal reasons,” stated President Lampe. “I respect Mr. Andersen’s decision and am grateful for his significant contributions to the Nunatsiavut Executive Council over his many years of service as a Minister.”

Effective immediately, Tom Evans, Minister of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, will serve as the Acting Minister of Education and Economic Development.

As well, First Minister Melva Williams will assume the added responsibilities of Acting Minister of Language, Culture, and Tourism.

Mr. Andersen continues to serve as an Ordinary Member for Nain in the Nunatsiavut Assembly.