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November 4, 2005

Iqaluit this week

Baha’i childrens’ classes

Saturday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., Baha’i House (#112). The Baha’i community of Iqaluit begins its fall “Brilliant Stars” program, free on the first and third Saturday of each month for children aged 7 to 11. Virtues such as kindness, generosity and respect along with the Golden Rule of all religions will be taught through study, games and sharing refreshments. For more info, call 979-6580.

Upcoming

Playback theatre in Iqaluit

Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12. Playback Theatre will offer two days of workshops and performances, brought to you by the Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit Embrace Life Council.

Playback Theatre is an original form of improvisational theatre in which audience or group members tell stories from their lives and watch them enacted on the spot. Playback Theatre draws people closer as they see their common humanity. To sign up call Lori Idlout at 975-3233 or email her at lidlout@qiniq.com.

Iqaluit Rotary Fall Brunch

Sunday, Nov. 13, Inuksuk High School cafeteria. The Iqaluit Rotary hosts their annual brunch, offering foods “from the daring to the more healthy.” Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children under 10, and $35 for a family of four.

November 4, 2005

Blizzard doom and gloom

Many Iqalummuit aren’t prepared for the next big blizzard, warned one concerned councilor during the last council meeting.

“A lot of people are definitely not equipped to sustain themselves, even through a three-day storm,” said Nancy Gillis.

About 25 years ago, one infamous blizzard paralyzed activity in Iqaluit for 11 days. Since then the population has grown, and Gillis is concerned the city lacks the capacity to deal with a large storm.

Public buildings like schools can provide heat, light and food for residents low on supplies, but “right now the schools wouldn’t be able to accommodate everybody,” she said.

Residents should always have the following, according to long-time resident Bryan Pearson:

• Light: Candles and matches, flashlights and batteries, a Coleman lantern or small generator;
• Heat: A wood stove, kerosene heater or small generator;
• Food and water: Enough bottled water to last several days, plus dried foods, like powdered soups, beans and rice, and canned items.

Those on truck water should remember to conserve during a blizzard, Pearson adds. That means skipping the shower, and only flushing the toilet when needed “If it’s brown, flush it down. If it’s yellow, let it mellow.”

When Pearson arrived in town, “there were blizzards every second goddamned day,” he said. He predicts new residents are in for a few surprises soon. “They’re in for a shock. That’s for sure.”

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