Media Advisory: Minister Evans to Speak at Opening of Labrador Winter GamesMedia Advisory: Minister Evans to Speak at Opening of Labrador Winter Games

The Newfoundland and Labrador government says a new and improved measure to address air access to Labrador is in the works after the Labrador Air Access pilot program ended on March 31. Labrador Affairs Minister Lela Evans says the previous rollout was misleading and that the upcoming provincial budget will include measures to address air access.

The article reports that the Labrador Winter Games kicked off with a special opening ceremony, and that the Games run from March 8-14. It notes teams from communities across Labrador will participate and that the event celebrates Labrador culture by combining traditional skills with modern events.

The Nunatsiavut Government will send its first official delegation to the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon, as a special guest. The goal is to build toward a full Labrador Inuit contingent by 2029, with two youth cultural performers invited to participate in the AWG International Cultural Showcase and collaborate on workshops with…