RANKIN INLET

Nukik Corporation, Arctic Gateway Group, and the Town of Churchill Announce Groundbreaking Partnership on Shared Priorities

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nukik Corporation (Nukik), the Town of Churchill, and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) are pleased to announce a formal partnership to further advance work on a strategic Northern renewable energy and infrastructure corridor between Churchill, Manitoba and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.

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  • RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nukik Corporation (Nukik), the Town of Churchill, and Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) are pleased to announce a formal partnership to further advance work on a strategic Northern renewable energy and infrastructure corridor between Churchill, Manitoba and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.
  • “For generations the Kivalliq and Northern Manitoba have worked together to advance our priorities and create opportunities for our communities.
  • The KHFL is seeking to connect to Manitoba’s electricity grid, near Churchill, Manitoba.
  • Nukik, AGG, and the Town of Churchill are determined to advocate for and develop the infrastructure that will transform Nunavut, Manitoba, and Canada for generations to come.

Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet open for the season

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season.

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  • YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season.
  • The Arctic Marine Response Station, formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) North station, first opened in 2018, establishing it as the first Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) search and rescue facility in the Arctic.
  • In August 2022, it was announced the Rankin Inlet IRB North station would be upgraded to the Arctic Marine Response Station.
  • AMRS crews have basic Environmental Response training, and have the ability to utilize equipment to assist the CCG's Marine Environmental and Hazards Response program in initial response activities.

Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link Recognized in Federal Budget 2023 as a Clean Electricity Critical Project

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nukik Corporation (Nukik) is pleased that the Government of Canada has once again recognized the critical importance of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) in its Federal Budget 2023.

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  • RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nukik Corporation (Nukik) is pleased that the Government of Canada has once again recognized the critical importance of the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) in its Federal Budget 2023.
  • “Today’s acknowledgement from the Federal Government is a significant achievement for Inuit and Nunavummiut.
  • “We are pleased to continue moving the KHFL forward as a critical nation-building project,” comments Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin, Chief Executive Officer of Nukik.
  • “This project will make history by connecting the Territory for the very first time to the rest of the country.

Government of Nunavut ordered to pay $100,000 fine for Rankin Inlet diesel fuel spill into Hudson Bay

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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IQALUIT, NU, April 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety and environment of Canadians.

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  • IQALUIT, NU, April 25, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health, safety and environment of Canadians.
  • The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fundto support projects that benefit the natural environment.
  • In addition to the fine, the Court issued a number of court ordersto prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future.
  • The Fund receives and redirects the money from court penalties and settlements, usually investing in areas where the environmental damage occurred.

CANADA GOOSE PARTNERS WITH INUK DESIGNER, VICTORIA KAKUKTINNIQ, FOR THIRD PROJECT ATIGI COLLECTION

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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Kakuktinniq joins Canada Goose as Guest Designer, creating three limited-edition outerwear styles, benefiting Inuit communities across Canada through Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada.

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  • Kakuktinniq joins Canada Goose as Guest Designer, creating three limited-edition outerwear styles, benefiting Inuit communities across Canada through Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national representational organization for Inuit in Canada.
  • Established in 2019, Project Atigi has evolved and expanded with each collection, while highlighting the heritage and craftsmanship of Inuit, the original parka makers.
  • The Project Atigi 2022 collection is available beginning today, January 24, in Canada Goose's stores around the world and online at canadagoose.com .
  • Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment.

Canada Goose Summons Forces Of Nature In First-Ever Footwear Campaign

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Canada Goose released a preview of the campaign for its premier Footwear Collection, featuring stories from Romeo Beckham; Indigenous Artist & Activist, Sarain Fox; and Indigenous Leader & Former NHL Player, Jordin Tootoo. The campaign is a testament to the brand staying true to sharing real stories about real people.

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  • "The launch of Canada Goose Footwear is one of the most significant milestones in our more than six-decade history.
  • "A Force of Nature is strong, dynamic and confident; all characteristics that Canada Goose enables."
  • Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment.
  • Canada Goose also owns Baffin, a Canadian designer and manufacturer of performance outdoor and industrial footwear.

Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat North Finishes Summer Season

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completed its fourth season of providing maritime search and rescue services on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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  • The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut completed its fourth season of providing maritime search and rescue services on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
  • In the North, the IRB program is operated by Indigenous post-secondary students, trained by the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • This year, the station opened on June 23, and provided essential search and rescue services during the summer boating season.
  • The Coast Guard employs post-secondary students from coast to coast to coast through the IRB program to provide supplementary maritime search and rescue services during the busy summer boating season.