By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Eva Grey\u2019s history in Aupaluk goes back to the 1970s, when the land where the community of 200 now sits was mainly used for camping and hunting. \u201cIt\u2019s a real town now,\u201d Grey said, speaking of new infrastructure such as a large health centre and new water plant. \u201cIt\u2019s getting big.\u201d Grey has served many roles in Aupaluk as a municipal leader, search and rescue co-ordinator and as an educator. Aupaluk\u2019s growth has had an impact on fish and other animals in the environment who are avoiding the community\u2019s populated areas, Grey said. However, there\u2019s another potential development on the horizon that could have a further impact: mining. Mining is a \u201cdivisive\u201d issue in Aupaluk which residents fight over, Grey said…. <\/p>\n
By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Eva Grey\u2019s history in Aupaluk goes back to the 1970s, when the land where the community of 200 now sits was mainly used for camping and hunting. \u201cIt\u2019s a real town now,\u201d Grey said, speaking of new infrastructure such as a large health centre and new water plant. \u201cIt\u2019s getting big.\u201d Grey has served many roles in Aupaluk as a municipal leader, search and rescue co-ordinator and as an educator. Aupaluk\u2019s growth has had an impact on fish and other animals in the environment who are avoiding the community\u2019s populated areas, Grey said. However, there\u2019s another potential development on the horizon that could have a further impact: mining. Mining is a \u201cdivisive\u201d issue in Aupaluk which residents fight over, Grey said.... <\/p>\n