Cain’s Quest announces limited time reopening of event registration. Cain’s Quest, the world’s toughest snowmobile endurance race, is thrilled to announce the limited-time reopening of the event registration.

This comes with the demand and appeals the organization has received from individuals wanting to take their place on the March 3rd, 2024 start line in Labrador West. Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the past year, we understand that some individuals could not commit to participating in our event during the original registration period.

Therefore we have decided to offer a one-week window for new registrations. This will begin on Monday, November 4th, and continue until November 13th,2023 at noon.

This exclusive opportunity ensures that those who missed registration can join us for the upcoming race in March 2024. With the re-opening of registration, attendees will have the chance to embark on the journey of a lifetime that will take them across beautiful Labrador – approximately 3500 km.

The opportunity to truly see “the land that God gave to Cain” while testing their endurance, agility, teamwork, and navigation skills. Cain’s Quest is an experience like no other. “We are happy to offer this limited-time opportunity for the teams that could not register previously,” said Chris Lacey, Cain’s Quest Board Chair.

“By offering this limited-time registration period, we aim to accommodate as many passionate individuals/teams as possible, ensuring that they have the opportunity to compete in the world’s toughest snowmobile endurance race.”

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will deliver her fall fiscal update today.

This time last year, the province reported a surplus of $479 million, the first time the province reported a surplus in a decade.

Higher-than-expected revenue of $1.3 billion was cited for the change in fortunes, including increases in offshore revenue, corporate tax, and personal income tax.

The province also saw population growth of 1.1 per cent and a drop in unemployment figures.

Yesterday, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told the House of Commons federal and provincial spending is unintentionally working against their efforts to lower inflation.

Macklem says government spending aggregate will grow faster than the supply in the economy over the next year, driving inflation up.

Last year’s good fortune resulted in a one-time $500 cost of living benefit paid to all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

Finance Minister Siobhan Coady

Minister Coady has already cast doubts on the possibility of a similar pay-out this year.

The minister will deliver her fall fiscal update this morning at 11:30 a.m.

The Honorable 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 school at 11:00 a.m.

in Postville, at the Postville Recreation Centre at 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.

Heather Campbell is originally from Rigolet, Nunatsiavut, and have lived in Ottawa for many years, but is now living in North West River.

Campbelle is the Strategic Initiative Director for the Inuit Arts Foundations.

Campbelle speaks about the grants for artisans, and goes into details about where to apply and how to apply.

click here to hear more information.

The department of health and social development are seeking participants of all ages to attend an engagement session to share individual and systemic experiences of racism.

This session will be used to guide a larger forum in January, where there will be representations from different government organizations, to effect positive change, to policy and practice.

The dates are November 28 and 29 from 9am to 3pm. This will be held in Happy Valley Goose Bay, at the Salvation Army, 39 Churchill Street.

They are seeking Residents of Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet, as well as Nunatsiavut Government staff, and other key provincial stakeholders.

Travel, meals, and accommodations will be covered, and space is limited.

Deadline to apply is November 6, 2023.

If you’re interested, you could contact Hilary Fry at 709 896 4434 or email hilary.fry@nunatsiavut.com

The IlinniaKatigennik program will begin broadcasting again starting tomorrow October 31st at 3 to 4pm.

OKâlaKatiget Society, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Governments Language, Culture and Tourism department created the program to help preserve the Inuktitut Language.

We are looking to record Inuktitut stories about your knowledge whether it be about hunting and fishing, experiences out on the land etc.

We are also interested in hearing different traditional recipes if anyone has any to share.

Any recordings that are done in person or over the phone, will be aired on OKâlaKatiget Society every Tuesday afternoon.

You will be compensated for your time of $50 for adults and promo for children.

This is for anyone along the North Coast and in the Canadian constituency.

For more information you can contact Robyn Martin or Shirley Jararuse at 709-922-2942 or email her at robyn.martin@nunatsiavut.com, shirley.jararuse@nunatsiavut.com or call the OKalaKatiget Society at 709-922-2955.

The International Grenfell Association (IGA) grants are funded through monies raised since the early 1900’s by supporters in Canada, the USA, Great Britain, and Ireland.

Used initially to pay for programs now provided by government, these funds create a grant program that responds to the needs of coastal communities in Northern Newfoundland and Labrador.

Areas of funding support include healthcare, education, community wellness, arts and culture and research.

The mission of the IGA is to provide funds in support of initiatives that benefit the health, education, social, and cultural well-being of the people of Northern Newfoundland and coastal Labrador, working in partnership with government and other agencies.

The IGA uses an online grant application system for organizations interested in applying for a grant.

Community based organizations and schools must apply by Wednesday November 1, 2023.
The application form can be accessed using a link:

This process must be followed in order for your organization to apply for an IGA grant for 2024.

If you need help or are having problems with the process, applicant tutorials are available or, you can call the IGA Office at (709)745-6162.

Jamie Hewlett regional energy coordinator with the Nunatsiavut government based out of Nain.

We spoke with Jamie briefly about the Heat Pump Program, and Jamie says the main goal is to reduce the amount of diesel consumption from the local plant.

The heat pump that they’ve been installing is a single zone mini split heat pump, rated at 15 thousand BTU output, these are also cold climate air source heat pumps so the technology basically is a heat transfer unit it doesn’t generate its own heat.

Hewlett mentions that they aimed of installing 50 heat pumps in electrically heated homes across the coast.

Click here hear the interview with Hewlett.

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership office in Hopedale held their Safety Training bundle last week.

We spoke with Georgia Abel the NG Career Counsellor for Hopedale.

She says the Safety training bundle started on Monday October 16, 2023.

9 participants completed the Safety training bundle.

The safety bundle included: Standard First Aid, Fall Protection, WHMIS,
Back Injury Protection, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Powerline Hazard.

Abel says the training was held at the Nanuk Center with the DMC company.

She adds that 2 individuals traveled to Sudbury Ontario yesterday, Gavin Boase and Aiden Lampe, they both will be doing a 5-week training on underground mining and will complete the training by December 2, 2023.

Camp attendant training was postponed, maybe held before or after Christmas.

She adds if anyone would like to get their resume and or cover letters done, they can do it at her office.

There will be two open houses held next month in November in partnership with LATP and Vale.

The first open house will be held in Hopedale on November 14, 2023, then the next open house will be held in Nain November 15-16, 2023.

She adds that one person applied for a trades program with Carpentry.

Abel adds that there will be a 3-day exposer trip at the end of November and career counsellors will be traveling to Sudbury Ontario.

If you have any questions, you can contact Georgia Able at 933-3367 or by email at gabel@latp.ca.

A new date is set for the Nain by-election.

Beneficiaries of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement in the Constituency of Nain will head to the polls on December 5, 2023, to choose an Ordinary member to fill a vacant seat in the Nunatsiavut Assembly.

Nanette Blake is the Nunatsiavut’s Electoral Officer, and she says that this term for this position will be until May 2025.

Blake adds this position is to fill Former Ordinary Members position Tony Andersen’s.

Nominations will close on Monday November 20, at 2pm, and forms can be obtained from Blake by emailing Nanette.blake@nunatsiavut.com or by calling 709-899-0369

Nominations are now open for the December 5, 2023, Nain By-Election.

Advance Poll will be Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 8am to 8pm.

And a regular poll will be held on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 8am to 8pm.

Nomination papers can be picked up from the Returning Officer – Deirdre Kohlmeister.

For more information you can contact Deirdre Kohlmeister at 709-922-2932.