At 6:30 pm, June 27, 2012 over 40 people gathered at the Makkovik Inuit Community Government Office to show its support towards the fight against heart and stroke disease by participating in this year's Mayor's March. The March involved a 2 klm (approximately) walk from the MICG Office to the school and return. Herb Jacque, AngajukKak (Mayor) of Makkovik, says this years fundraiser is expected to raise over $500 and would like to thank everyone who participated and donated including the councillors, staff, Community Constable, Junior Rangers, DHSD, DFO, NAPE, Nunatsiavut Government, JCEM Principal, Recreation Department, residents and visitors.

Director of Recreation and Community Events John Andersen is pleased to announce the release of this years Trout Festival Schedule for the start of activities beginning July 17, 2012. Click the following link Makkovik Trout Festival Schedule

Some things new this year include build your own boat and paddle it in the water at Ranger Bight for ages 7-14 and photo scavenger hunt. John would like to see the businesses to get involved during the swimming contest at the fishermen wharf by challenging them to send in one representative per business.

On Monday, June 25, 2012, members of the Makkovik Friends of the Beach Chapter and Junior Rangers gathered together at the Town Office with Barry Andersen, Kim Andersen, RCMP, and AngajukKak Herb Jacque to begin it annual Beach Clean Up.

Altogether they collected 720 pounds of debris on the beach for a total of 37 bags. Local Friends of the Beach Chapter is coordinated by Barry Andersen who says a total of 13 Junior Rangers and 9 volunteers took part.

MI Ocean Net's Friends of Beaches (FOB)...

Morning Walks Start at the Council Building.
Evening Walks Start at the School.

Monday June 11th
6:00am-Walk to Sandy Head and return. (5.0 Km)
6:30pm-Walk to Dam and return. (2.7 Km)

Tuesday June 12th
6:00am-Walk up past school and over the hill to Indian Head and return.
6:30pm-Walk to Dam and return. (2.7 Km)

Wednesday June 13th
6:00am-Walk to Dam and return. (4.0 Km)
6:30pm-Walk to Dam and return. (2.7 Km)

Thursday June 14th
6:00am-Walk to...

The Makkovik Inuit Community Government has a tough decision to make: natural or artificial ice.

The decision is one of many they'll have to deal with as the concept of their new arena begins to take shape.

Terry Rice is the MICG's Chief Administrative Officer.

He says they met with the project's prime consultants to discuss the concept earlier this month.

Representatives of the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs also took part in the discussions.

Rice says they'll be taking...

The Makkovik Inuit Community Government will begin clearing community roads starting Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Priority will be given to the road from the clinic to the airstrip. When community roads are cleared we will then begin to accept requests to clear resident driveways.

Please have patience during this process, advice your children to distance themselves from heavy equipment, and ensure your personal belongings are moved onto personal property.

Thank you in advance for you cooperation.

Makkovik Inuit Community Government

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Nunatsiavut Heritage Forum

The Makkovik Inuit Community Government has received a proposal from Nunatsiavut Government to construct a 70 x 90 foot Office Building/Daycare to corner of Harmony Road/Andersen Street (north side).

Access and parking to the building to run from the corner of Harmony Road and Andersen Street. (drawing attached)

If you have any concerns or comments related to the above proposal please submit them in writing to the Council Office before 4:30 PM, Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

THANK...

As per the Makkoviviut Trust Incorporated By-Law's, Nominations for the Executive Committee are now being accepted for the 2012 year (One Year Term).

Positions Available are:

President (Chairperson)
Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer
Two(2) Directors

Nominations will be accepted up until May 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm. Further nominations may be received at the Annual General Meeting to be held in June 2012.

The Executive Committee positions may be filled by any member of a volunteer & non-profit organizations (or members at large) that support the aims and objectives of the Makkovimiut Trust Incorporated.

Nomination Forms are available at the Makkovik Inuit Community Government Town Office

Community Craft Centre
Supply & Installation of Electrical

Sealed bids are accepted on the above project the Makkovik Inuit Community Government Office, 16 Andersen Street, until 4:30 p.m. on April 20, 2012. Quotes shall include all permits, fees, and other charges.

All documents, drawings and specifications are available at the town office. The contractor shall acquaint themselves with all existing and site conditions and agrees to supply all labour and materials in...