Government of Nunavut |

Honourable Joe Savikataaq

Premier of Nunavut

Premier Joe Savikataaq was selected by his colleagues in the 5th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut to lead Nunavut on June 14, 2018.

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26 March 2021

COVID-19 Department of Education Services update

Arviat’s Aboriginal Head Start preschool programs are currently providing early childhood learning packages. The facility will open Monday, March 29.

26 March 2021

COVID-19 GN Update - March 26, 2021

Good morning. For the sixth day in a row, there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut. Way to go, Arviat!

26 March 2021

COVID-19 Department of Health Services update

Effective Monday March 29, travel in and out of Arviat will no longer require approval from the CPHO travel team. However, people still under... Read More

22 March 2021

Year-end Inventory and Easter Closure at the Nunavut Liquor and Cannabis Store (NULC) and Warehouse

The NULC is adjusting its business hours around year-end inventory, Good Friday, and Easter Monday.

19 March 2021

COVID-19 GN Update - March 19, 2021

Good morning. For the fifth day in a row, there are no new cases of COVID-19. There are still two active cases of the virus in Arviat.

18 March 2021

Fire at Baffin Correctional Centre

The Department of Justice is currently managing an ongoing emergency at Baffin Correctional Centre.

25 January 2021

COVID-19 Department of Human Resources services update

The Government of Nunavut (GN) offices in Arviat are closed to the public effective January 25, 2021.

25 January 2021

COVID-19 Department of Family Services update

Due to increased cases of COVID-19 in Arviat, Income Assistance appointments will be done by phone as much as possible with in-person appointments as... Read More

25 January 2021

COVID-19 GN Update - January 25, 2021

Good morning. Well, we’re back earlier than I expected, and as we all know, there is another outbreak in Arviat.

25 January 2021

COVID-19 Department of Economic Development and Transportation services update

Today, we are announcing an additional two new cases. There are now 17 active cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut, all in Arviat.

25 January 2021

COVID-19 GN Department of Community and Government Services Update

Good morning. Well, we’re back earlier than I expected, and as we all know, there is another outbreak in Arviat.

25 January 2021

COVID-19 Department of Justice Services update

Offices in Arviat will be closed and clients are still required to contact the office using the number below: