Kira Wronska Dorward

Canada

Writer, reporter, historian, traveler, dual citizen. Working for NNSL Media in Iqaluit ❤️🇨🇦🇵🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇱🇻🇨🇮 https://t.co/5X6KiYqqoI…

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Articles

NUNAVUT MINING: Goose mine set to pour first gold in June

2 weeks ago | yukon-news.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

The initial gold produced from Nunavut's newest mine is expected to be just several weeks away. “The mine continues to [be] under construction. It is on track to pour first gold in June of 2025, so in the next couple months," said B2Gold's Randall Chatwin, senior vice-president of legal and corporate communications, while discussing the Goose mine.
NUNAVUT MINING: Goose mine set to pour first gold in June

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

The initial gold produced from Nunavut's newest mine is expected to be just several weeks away. “The mine continues to [be] under construction. It is on track to pour first gold in June of 2025, so in the next couple months," said B2Gold's Randall Chatwin, senior vice-president of legal and corporate communications, while discussing the Goose mine.
NTI board of directors annual meeting concludes

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated’s annual board of directors meeting concluded on March 21 with several key resolutions passed. The land claims organization recognized the urgent need for action to control tuberculosis in the territory. The board approved $4 million to go to the Government of Nunavut (GN) for TB clinical care.
How Pangnirtung Fisheries supports traditional activities

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

This is the third part of a series of stories looking at Pangnirtung Fisheries and how it’s helping the community by providing jobs and developing the economy. “Pangnirtung Fisheries is an important industry to Nunavut, providing a valuable source of income for the community,” said Nunavut MP Lori Idlout in a statement to Nunavut News.
Nunavut candidates prepare for spring federal election

4 weeks ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

With the federal election set for April 28, who’s running in Nunavut? Right now, there are only two confirmed candidates as of Wednesday.Current Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced on March 24 that she had officially launched her re-election campaign “with a clear commitment to keep standing up and advocating for Nunavummiut,” she wrote in a release.
Nunavut candidates prepare for spring federal election

4 weeks ago | pentictonherald.ca | Kira Wronska Dorward

With the federal election set for April 28, who's running in Nunavut? Right now, there are only two confirmed candidates as of Wednesday.Current Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced on March 24 that she had officially launched her re-election campaign "with a clear commitment to keep standing up and advocating for Nunavummiut," she wrote in a release.
Nunavut candidates prepare for spring federal election

4 weeks ago | therecord.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

With the federal election set for April 28, who’s running in Nunavut? Right now, there are only two confirmed candidates as of Wednesday.Current Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced on March 24 that she had officially launched her re-election campaign “with a clear commitment to keep standing up and advocating for Nunavummiut,” she wrote in a release.
QIA and GN sign memorandum of understanding for new research and training centre

1 month ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

Arctic College Minister Margaret Nakashuk announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA), the federal government, and the Government of Nunavut (GN) for a new partnership to deliver training and research in the High Arctic. It happened at the legislative assembly on March 5.
Jagmeet Singh makes pledges for Arctic sovereignty and defence

1 month ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Iqaluit earlier this month to talk about his party’s plans for Arctic sovereignty and national defence. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout was there with Singh during his time in the capital and said his trip highlighted how important the North is. “He brings a national audience to help ensure that Northerners are felt as heard and as important as the rest of Canada,” she said.
Tapping the untapped: Pangnirtung Fisheries a possible model for other communities

1 month ago | thespec.com | Kira Wronska Dorward

This is the second in a series of stories looking at Pangnirtung Fisheries and how it’s helping the community by providing jobs and developing the economy. Jackie Maniapik oversees the youth employment program at Pangnirtung Fisheries in his role as production manager. He said the goal is to start new employees young and eventually move them into a full-time role.