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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Canada\u2019s Governor General Mary Simon wrapped up her four-day visit to Iqaluit on July 9 as part of her final stop on her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour. But the trip was also personal for the first Inuk to hold the position of Canada’s official head of state. \u201cI don\u2019t get to go to the north very often anymore, but it\u2019s like coming home,\u201d Simon told Nunavut News in a phone interview. Simon visited Iqaluit\u2019s Tukisigiarvik Centre and Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre on July 7 and 8 respectively, which blends both Inuit traditions and western science to treat patients with wellness programs. The Tukisigiarvik Centre offers everything from parka making and hunting skills training to laundry and resume writing… <\/p>\n

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By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Canada\u2019s Governor General Mary Simon wrapped up her four-day visit to Iqaluit on July 9 as part of her final stop on her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour. But the trip was also personal for the first Inuk to hold the position of Canada’s official head of state. \u201cI don\u2019t get to go to the north very often anymore, but it\u2019s like coming home,\u201d Simon told Nunavut News in a phone interview. Simon visited Iqaluit\u2019s Tukisigiarvik Centre and Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre on July 7 and 8 respectively, which blends both Inuit traditions and western science to treat patients with wellness programs. The Tukisigiarvik Centre offers everything from parka making and hunting skills training to laundry and resume writing... <\/p>\n

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