The documentary crew, whose project is called Arctic Return, will be in Naujaat from March 25 to 29.
Department of Education ph Staff and senior students from NaujaatSA国际影视传媒檚 Tuugaalik High School will guide a Scottish documentary crew through the start of their journey to trace John RaeSA国际影视传媒檚 1849 trek from Naujaat to King William Island in search of FranklinSA国际影视传媒檚 lost expedition.
The school group will also travel to RaeSA国际影视传媒檚 historic house, an hour away from Naujaat.
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Chesterfield Inlet planning food bank
Chesterfield Inlet
The Hamlet of Chesterfield Inlet is getting close to starting up a food bank in the community, economic development officer David Kattegatsiak said.
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The hamlet wants to coordinate the food bank through a local society, and Kattegatiak said there is a lot of excitement to get it started.
The Roman Catholic Church is starting its own food bank this year, and is waiting for a sealift to come in with supplies. Kattegatsiak said the hamlet hopes to coordinate with the church to help feed the community.
New cellphone tower boosting service
Chesterfield Inlet
A new, tall cellphone tower that was put in last year in Chesterfield Inlet is providing high-quality service to the community, said economic development officer David Kattegatsiak.
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