By Darrell Greer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kivalliq News -CP-A special ceremony was held in Rankin Inlet on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to mark the completion of construction on the Kivalliq Long-Term Care Centre. The $194-million facility, paid for through federal and territorial funds, is a cornerstone of the Katujjiluta mandate priority Aging with Dignity, according to the Government of Nunavut. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide specialized care for Elders with complex health needs, including dementia. Featuring 24 beds, it will ensure Elders can receive top-quality care close to home while honouring and celebrating Inuit culture. The building boasts a hair-dressing salon, sewing room, workshop, lift-assisted private washrooms, kitchen, sitting rooms and meeting rooms. The centre will undergo a commissioning phase for the next few months to prepare for…
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