Local Guide and Snowmobile Rental

A group of three researchers from Memorial University and the Labrador Institute is looking to hire a local person from Makkovik to guide them up and back Makkovik Bay (Marks Bight/Kitts Pond Area) to complete environmental sampling in the area during March 9-10, 2013 (weather permitting).

The guide is needed for a period of two days and will require his/her own snowmobile(s) and will be compensated for their time, gasoline and rental of snowmobile(s).

In addition to this, the group will require to rent two other snowmobiles for two days to transport the group (either by the guide or through others).

If you are interested in providing the services of a guide or willing to rent your snowmobile please contact the Makkovik Inuit Community Government Office at 923-2221 to find out more information.

Local Researcher

A group of three researchers from Memorial University and the Labrador Institute is looking to hire a local person from Makkovik to assist them with environmental sampling at Makkovik Bay (Marks Bight/Kitts Pond Area), conduct research, and assist with interviews during the period March 9 to 15, 2013.

The researcher is needed for a period of 3 to 7 days. Knowledge of the land and having his/her own snowmobile would be an asset, not required, but will be compensated if provided. The position could lead to further employment during the fall of 2013 for a few months.

If you are interested in this position please submit your resume to Makkovik Inuit Community Government Office or call 923-2221 to find out more information.

Sealed bid(s) are being accepted from beneficiaries interested in harvesting one (1) moose allocated under the Nunatsiavut Government 2012-2013 moose management plan.

Bids must include the slaughter, butchering, distribution and disposal of the meat to the community as determined by the Makkovik Inuit Community Government. In addition, the antlers (if any) to remain with the Makkovik Inuit Community Government. All tools, fuel, ammunitions, packaging and supplies associated with the above is to be covered under the bid.

Please submit your bids to the Council office by Wednesday, January 16, 2013 @ 5:00 pm.

Makkovik Inuit Community Government
Tel. (709) 923-2221

On Friday, November 23, 2012, the long anticipated grand opening of our Youth Centre was held at 1:00 pm with over 100 in attendance.

AngajukKak Herb Jacque officially welcomed everyone saying, "while the community government will legally own and maintain this building, it is important the youth in the community have a place they can call their own". He then presented Liam Dyson with a key to the building officially handing the building over to the youth of Makkovik.

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The Local Research Coordinator position has been extended to Friday, November 02, 2012, 3:00 pm.

Public Notice

The Makkovik Inuit Community Government received funding from the Nunatsiavut Govt, Dept of Health and Social Development to set up a Community Freezer Program. We are now in the process of setting up this program which will provide wild meat, berries, water fowl, fish etc to our Seniors and Low Income families. A deep freeze is located in the AngajukKak's office.

Right now, we asking for donations of perishable items for the Community Freezer such as wild meat, berries, water fowl, fish. Any kind of donation will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the AngajukKak's office from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

The public will be notified in future as to when the Community Freezer will be officially open for distribution.

For further inquiries, please call 923-2455

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.

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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...