The Government of Quebec is no longer publishing the location of the George River Caribou Herd in Labrador.
The Quebec Government previously published telemetry maps which the show specific location of the herd.
John Blake is the Director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment’s Wildlife Division.
He says that during the 2009 hunting season, they received direction to stop publishing the caribou’s location on their website.
The maps allowed for people to find the caribou very easily.
Many of the caribou fixed with the radio collars were being harvested.
The collars were used to track the caribou.
With the recent findings of the dramatic reduction of the size of the herd, the likelihood of the collared caribou being harvested has greatly increased.
Blake says not publishing the location of the caribou in Labrador will likely reduce the number of caribou harvested, especially collared caribou.
The government will continue to provide general information about the herd’s migration and movement patterns.
But the specific location of the herd is no longer being provided.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Preliminary Inquiry into Lucas Abel Murder Charge Begins
The preliminary inquiry into the murder charge against Lucas Abel began yesterday afternoon.
Sergeant Barter is with the Nain RCMP Detachment.
He says the inquiry will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Judge Joy is presiding over the five-day inquiry.
Sergeant Barter is with the Nain RCMP Detachment.
He says the inquiry will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial.
Judge Joy is presiding over the five-day inquiry.
Labrador Interpretation Centre
The Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River is gearing up for the holiday season.
Mina Campbell-Hibbs is the Curator for the Centre.
She says their events will kick-off tomorrow with a Christmas Decoration Craft Night.
People are invited to the centre to make Christmas decorations from old Christmas cards.
Campbell-Hibbs says they will also be hosting an “Oh Christmas Tree” Night at the Labrador Interpretation Centre on December 08.
Attendees will be treated to a night of storytelling, musical entertainment and a lunch.
On December 14, elders are invited for an Elder’s Cup-O-T.
Elders will spend the evening listening to stories, enjoying music and, of course, having a good cup of tea.
Mina Campbell-Hibbs is the Curator for the Centre.
She says their events will kick-off tomorrow with a Christmas Decoration Craft Night.
People are invited to the centre to make Christmas decorations from old Christmas cards.
Campbell-Hibbs says they will also be hosting an “Oh Christmas Tree” Night at the Labrador Interpretation Centre on December 08.
Attendees will be treated to a night of storytelling, musical entertainment and a lunch.
On December 14, elders are invited for an Elder’s Cup-O-T.
Elders will spend the evening listening to stories, enjoying music and, of course, having a good cup of tea.
Monday, November 29, 2010
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes holiday gatherings.
The Labrador Society in Ottawa will hold its Christmas party on December 3.
Carolyn Rompkey is the President of the Society.
She says this year’s party will be an extra special get together.
Bill Rompkey will be hosting the party at Parliament Hill.
This will be Bills Rompkey’s last Christmas party.
He will be retiring in May, 2011.
Rompkey adds that when they get together it’s always a good time meeting with old friends, singing Christmas carols and sharing a delicious meal.
The Labrador Society in Ottawa will hold its Christmas party on December 3.
Carolyn Rompkey is the President of the Society.
She says this year’s party will be an extra special get together.
Bill Rompkey will be hosting the party at Parliament Hill.
This will be Bills Rompkey’s last Christmas party.
He will be retiring in May, 2011.
Rompkey adds that when they get together it’s always a good time meeting with old friends, singing Christmas carols and sharing a delicious meal.
Makkovik Sewing Circle Sale
The Makkovik Women’s Sewing Circle is busy gearing up for their annual fall sale.
The ladies have been busy making crafts since September.
The eleven-member group gets together on Tuesday of each week to make hand- made crafts.
The Chapel Servants of the Moravian Church and community volunteers also take part in the fundraising.
One of the members tells us the group has been busy making a range of items including quilts, Labrador dolls, and children’s dickies.
A café will also be held during the sale where the chapel servants will be serving hot meals.
The sale will take place at the community hall at 2pm this Saturday.
The ladies have been busy making crafts since September.
The eleven-member group gets together on Tuesday of each week to make hand- made crafts.
The Chapel Servants of the Moravian Church and community volunteers also take part in the fundraising.
One of the members tells us the group has been busy making a range of items including quilts, Labrador dolls, and children’s dickies.
A café will also be held during the sale where the chapel servants will be serving hot meals.
The sale will take place at the community hall at 2pm this Saturday.
Nunatsiavut Day
Labrador Inuit will come together on December 1, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the creation of Nunatsiavut.
It’s already been five years since the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement was signed.
Jim Lyall is the President of Nunatsiavut.
He says we’ve come a long way since the country watched as Labrador Inuit celebrated the birth of Nunatsiavut.
To mark this special occasion, the Nunatsiavut Government will host a variety of events in each of the Labrador Inuit Communities.
Events will range from feasts and parades to contests and live entertainment.
Lyall is encouraging all Labrador Inuit to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the creation of Nunatsiavut.
It’s already been five years since the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement was signed.
Jim Lyall is the President of Nunatsiavut.
He says we’ve come a long way since the country watched as Labrador Inuit celebrated the birth of Nunatsiavut.
To mark this special occasion, the Nunatsiavut Government will host a variety of events in each of the Labrador Inuit Communities.
Events will range from feasts and parades to contests and live entertainment.
Lyall is encouraging all Labrador Inuit to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the creation of Nunatsiavut.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Mokami Status of Women
Women who disagree with the light sentences being handed out to sexual offenders were invited to meet with the Mokami Status of Women Council last night.
Petrina Beales is the Executive Director for the Mokami Status of Women council.
She says the first meeting on the subject was a success.
The women gathered with various resource people to discuss women who have been victims of sexual assault.
They also discussed what they call light sentences being given to the sexual offenders by the courts.
Beales says they hope to get more women involved in the discussion in order to create more awareness on the issue.
The council will continue to meet on the topic in the future.
Beales adds that something has to be done about this issue.
Petrina Beales is the Executive Director for the Mokami Status of Women council.
She says the first meeting on the subject was a success.
The women gathered with various resource people to discuss women who have been victims of sexual assault.
They also discussed what they call light sentences being given to the sexual offenders by the courts.
Beales says they hope to get more women involved in the discussion in order to create more awareness on the issue.
The council will continue to meet on the topic in the future.
Beales adds that something has to be done about this issue.
LIDC News
The former Nunatsiavut Government office in Nain is now housing new organizations.
Henry Lyall is the Office Manager for LIDC in Nain.
He says Parks Canada employees have moved into the recently renovated facility.
More occupants are expected to move into their new offices in the coming weeks.
Lyall says Torngat Arts Crafts Inc. will be moving into their new location in a week or two.
While Nunatsiavut’s research laboratory should be ready for operation in the next few weeks.
Henry Lyall is the Office Manager for LIDC in Nain.
He says Parks Canada employees have moved into the recently renovated facility.
More occupants are expected to move into their new offices in the coming weeks.
Lyall says Torngat Arts Crafts Inc. will be moving into their new location in a week or two.
While Nunatsiavut’s research laboratory should be ready for operation in the next few weeks.
1st Sunday of Advent
Excitement is growing in the communities where the Moravian holiday, Advent, is celebrated.
By Saturday, most Moravian communities will have their Advent trees erected and decorated for the occasion.
Children will hang their empty stockings in anticipation of the visiting Nalujuks.
The Moravian Church in Labrador celebrates the first Sunday of Advent as a preparation for the coming of the Christ child.
Two church services are usually held on Advent.
The first is the Advent Sunday address at 10am.
The Inuktitut Liturgy takes place at 5pm with the Hosanna Anthem.
There are four Sundays of Advent before Christmas Eve.
To mark this occasion some of the Moravian churches light a candle for each Sunday.
This year, the first Sunday of Advent falls on November 28.
OKalaKatiget radio will also be celebrating the occasion.
We will be airing air Brass Band music on Sunday morning starting at 8am and will play Advent Sunday requests on our afternoon show.
Have a safe and happy Advent everyone.
By Saturday, most Moravian communities will have their Advent trees erected and decorated for the occasion.
Children will hang their empty stockings in anticipation of the visiting Nalujuks.
The Moravian Church in Labrador celebrates the first Sunday of Advent as a preparation for the coming of the Christ child.
Two church services are usually held on Advent.
The first is the Advent Sunday address at 10am.
The Inuktitut Liturgy takes place at 5pm with the Hosanna Anthem.
There are four Sundays of Advent before Christmas Eve.
To mark this occasion some of the Moravian churches light a candle for each Sunday.
This year, the first Sunday of Advent falls on November 28.
OKalaKatiget radio will also be celebrating the occasion.
We will be airing air Brass Band music on Sunday morning starting at 8am and will play Advent Sunday requests on our afternoon show.
Have a safe and happy Advent everyone.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Premier Danny Williams Leaving Office
Premier Danny Williams has announced that he will be leaving his office early next month.
Williams made the announcement from the Confederation Building in St. John’s this morning.
He provided his resignation during a press conference.
Williams will finish on December 3.
Deputy Premier, Kathy Dunderdale, will fill William’s position.
She will serve in the position until the next election which is scheduled for next fall.
Williams served as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador since he was elected in 2003.
Williams made the announcement from the Confederation Building in St. John’s this morning.
He provided his resignation during a press conference.
Williams will finish on December 3.
Deputy Premier, Kathy Dunderdale, will fill William’s position.
She will serve in the position until the next election which is scheduled for next fall.
Williams served as Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador since he was elected in 2003.
Shipping Season Winding Down
You’ll be hearing the final vessel reports for the season over the next few days.
The shipping season on the north coast of Labrador is quickly winding down.
A spokesperson for Labrador Marine in Lewisporte says the Astron, Northern Ranger and Sir Robert Bond are now on their last runs.
The Sir Robert Bond is currently in Nain discharging.
She will be heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and then on to Lewisporte.
The Astron is due in Goose Bay at 11pm this evening en route to Lewisporte.
The Northern Ranger is expected in Lewisporte at 8am on Friday.
Their arrivals into the community will mark the end of the shipping season in our region.
The shipping season on the north coast of Labrador is quickly winding down.
A spokesperson for Labrador Marine in Lewisporte says the Astron, Northern Ranger and Sir Robert Bond are now on their last runs.
The Sir Robert Bond is currently in Nain discharging.
She will be heading to Happy Valley-Goose Bay and then on to Lewisporte.
The Astron is due in Goose Bay at 11pm this evening en route to Lewisporte.
The Northern Ranger is expected in Lewisporte at 8am on Friday.
Their arrivals into the community will mark the end of the shipping season in our region.
Mokami Status of Women to Meet
A women’s group in Labrador is not happy about the light sentences being handed down to people charged with sexual offences.
The Mokami Status of Women Council in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is gathering tonight to discuss such cases.
Petrina Beales is the Executive Director of the council.
She says they will discuss the charges that are being handed out to sexual offenders by the Provincial Courts.
Any women who have experienced a sexual assault in the past and are left frustrated about the way the courts have sentenced the offenders are welcomed to attend.
Beales says they would like to develop a strategy that would see harsher sentences given to sexual offenders in this province.
The Mokami Status of Women Council in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is gathering tonight to discuss such cases.
Petrina Beales is the Executive Director of the council.
She says they will discuss the charges that are being handed out to sexual offenders by the Provincial Courts.
Any women who have experienced a sexual assault in the past and are left frustrated about the way the courts have sentenced the offenders are welcomed to attend.
Beales says they would like to develop a strategy that would see harsher sentences given to sexual offenders in this province.
Nain Community Constable Hired
The streets of Nain will be a little safer tomorrow.
The Nain Inuit Community Government (NICG) has hired a Community Constable.
This is a new position for the community.
Morrall Blake is the successful candidate.
He begins his new position tomorrow.
He will act as a liaison between the NICG, RCMP and the community.
Among Blake’s responsibilities is enforcing Nain’s municipal by-laws.
The Nain Inuit Community Government (NICG) has hired a Community Constable.
This is a new position for the community.
Morrall Blake is the successful candidate.
He begins his new position tomorrow.
He will act as a liaison between the NICG, RCMP and the community.
Among Blake’s responsibilities is enforcing Nain’s municipal by-laws.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Minister Pottle & Premier Williams Accompanies Innu Nation in Ottawa
The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Patty Pottle has been busy with different meetings in the last little while.
She was recently in Ottawa with Premier Danny Williams, while the Innu Nation met with the Federal Governments Minister of Indian Affairs.
On November 17th, she was also in St John’s to meet with AngajukKâks and Recreation Directors from across Nunatsiavut.
She was recently in Ottawa with Premier Danny Williams, while the Innu Nation met with the Federal Governments Minister of Indian Affairs.
On November 17th, she was also in St John’s to meet with AngajukKâks and Recreation Directors from across Nunatsiavut.
Problems With LIDC Tugboat & Barge
Problems with the Labrador Inuit Development Corporation's (LIDC) tugboat and barge have caused a delay in plans.
Henry Lyall is the Office Manager for LIDC in Nain.
He says the tugboat and barge have been tied to the dock in Nain for the past two weeks.
Lyall says the water-crafts are not operating properly and LIDC is now waiting for replacement parts to arrive.
To fix the two vessels, an engineer will travel to Nain and carry out the repairs.
Lyall adds after the tugboat and barge are in working order, they will be sent to the Island for the winter.
Henry Lyall is the Office Manager for LIDC in Nain.
He says the tugboat and barge have been tied to the dock in Nain for the past two weeks.
Lyall says the water-crafts are not operating properly and LIDC is now waiting for replacement parts to arrive.
To fix the two vessels, an engineer will travel to Nain and carry out the repairs.
Lyall adds after the tugboat and barge are in working order, they will be sent to the Island for the winter.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Asthma Study in Postville
A study will be published early next year which examines lung health in the community of Postville.
Shirley Goudie is the Town Manager for the Postville Inuit Community Government.
She says there was an Asthma study and survey done in Postville over the summer.
The study looked at how factors such as smoking, weather, dust and pollution affected lung health.
Goudie says the study will hopefully address some of the communities concerns.
The report will be out in January of 2011.
Shirley Goudie is the Town Manager for the Postville Inuit Community Government.
She says there was an Asthma study and survey done in Postville over the summer.
The study looked at how factors such as smoking, weather, dust and pollution affected lung health.
Goudie says the study will hopefully address some of the communities concerns.
The report will be out in January of 2011.
Cellular Services For Natuashish...Soon!
The installation of cellular services has begun in Natuashish.
David Torres is a Regional Manager with Lynx Mobility.
He says the installation of cellular services in Natuashish is nearly complete.
The tower, antenna and shed are all in place.
Torres says there is only one piece of equipment left to be installed.
They are expecting the final piece in the New Year.
Lynx is continuing to examine installing cellular services in Nain.
He says they’re speaking with a potential partner now.
But nothing is concrete.
Torres adds that headway has been made and they are hoping to move forward.
David Torres is a Regional Manager with Lynx Mobility.
He says the installation of cellular services in Natuashish is nearly complete.
The tower, antenna and shed are all in place.
Torres says there is only one piece of equipment left to be installed.
They are expecting the final piece in the New Year.
Lynx is continuing to examine installing cellular services in Nain.
He says they’re speaking with a potential partner now.
But nothing is concrete.
Torres adds that headway has been made and they are hoping to move forward.
Bell Aliant To Cut Jobs
Major layoffs will allow Bell Aliant to keep all of its centres open.
Alyson Queen is the Public Affairs Manager for Bell Aliant.
She says the service provider will be cutting 100 of its management positions.
The cut will affect employees across all of the six provinces that Bell Aliant services.
She says in terms of specific impacts for each centre, they are not breaking down that information.
Queen adds that some of the employees will be let go this week.
While others will continue until the end of the year.
In July, 2010, Bell Aliant announced that they were set to shut down three of its five centres.
Employee lay-offs were announced as well.
An agreement has been reached which will see all of the centres remain open.
Alyson Queen is the Public Affairs Manager for Bell Aliant.
She says the service provider will be cutting 100 of its management positions.
The cut will affect employees across all of the six provinces that Bell Aliant services.
She says in terms of specific impacts for each centre, they are not breaking down that information.
Queen adds that some of the employees will be let go this week.
While others will continue until the end of the year.
In July, 2010, Bell Aliant announced that they were set to shut down three of its five centres.
Employee lay-offs were announced as well.
An agreement has been reached which will see all of the centres remain open.
Monday, November 22, 2010
X-ray Clinic
An x-ray clinic will be held in Nain throughout this week.
Gail Turner is the Director of Health Services for the Nunatsiavut Government.
She says staff from the health center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will be holding the clinic.
It is being held to follow-up on people who have had TB in the past.
Turner says it is very important for people to have this x-ray.
She adds that people required to take the clinic have been made aware of when their appointment is.
Gail Turner is the Director of Health Services for the Nunatsiavut Government.
She says staff from the health center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay will be holding the clinic.
It is being held to follow-up on people who have had TB in the past.
Turner says it is very important for people to have this x-ray.
She adds that people required to take the clinic have been made aware of when their appointment is.
Industrial Inquiry Proceedings
The Industrial Inquiry Commission is continuing with its investigation into the ongoing labour dispute between the United Steelworkers Local 9508 and Vale.
John Roil is the Chair of the Commission.
He says they have received the information which was requested from each of the parties.
The information details the proceeding of the negotiations to date.
Roil says commission members are engaged in discussions with both parties to better understand their positions.
He says they are appreciative of the parties’ cooperation so far.
Roil says the next step in this process is to provide an opportunity for the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government to make presentations.
The presentations will detail what effect the dispute may be having on the two aboriginal groups and their Impact and Benefits Agreements (IBA) with Vale.
He says the Commission will hear from the two groups on Friday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Roil says both groups are in a unique position to be affected by the dispute because of their IBA’s.
The meetings will be closed sessions.
The parties involved include the Commission, representatives of the aboriginal groups, Vale and the United Steelworkers.
John Roil is the Chair of the Commission.
He says they have received the information which was requested from each of the parties.
The information details the proceeding of the negotiations to date.
Roil says commission members are engaged in discussions with both parties to better understand their positions.
He says they are appreciative of the parties’ cooperation so far.
Roil says the next step in this process is to provide an opportunity for the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government to make presentations.
The presentations will detail what effect the dispute may be having on the two aboriginal groups and their Impact and Benefits Agreements (IBA) with Vale.
He says the Commission will hear from the two groups on Friday in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
Roil says both groups are in a unique position to be affected by the dispute because of their IBA’s.
The meetings will be closed sessions.
The parties involved include the Commission, representatives of the aboriginal groups, Vale and the United Steelworkers.
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