AngajukKâk - Sarah Erickson
Deputy AngajukKâk - George Lyall
Councillor - Mary White
Councillor - Margaret Fox
Councillor - Benigna Andersen
Councillor - Duane Dicker
Councillor - Jacob Larkin


Town Manager - Dasi Ikkusek
Town Clerk - Karen Dicker
Treasurer - Ernestina Lampe
Account Clerk - Tabea Solomon
Office Administrator - Gina Dicker
Receptionist - Regina Maggo

Superintendent of Works - Sam Dicker
Recreation Director - Lisa Ivany
Recreation Assistant - Mary Bennett
After School Program Supervisor - Samuel Tuglavina
(partnered with Nunatsiavut, Department of Health & Social Development)

Community Youth Network Fieldworker - Annie Solomon
(partnered with Health Labrador Corporation)

Community Development Officer - Vacant
(partnered with Inukshuk Development Corporation)

Fire Chief - Rod Pilgrim
(Nain Volunteer Fire Department)

Nain won the Annual Ocean Net NL Beach Clean Up in 2003, a Provincial Wide Event. We have registered to participate in 2004 during our Annual Community Spring Clean-Up (dates depend on Spring thaw). We hope to get lots of volunteers out to clean up Nain Harbour (Unity Bay).

A new Sports Field & Playground was opened in the Fall of 2003. Plans for development in 2004 are the installation of 2 Basketball Courts and a Beach Volleyball Court, through the generous assistance of the Labrador Inuit Development Corporation and Voisey's Bay Nickel Co. Wish List for further development at the Sports Field includes the building of an Inukshuk, the construction of a covered barbecue hut, and "greening" of the field. Look for an announcement about a Grand Opening/Naming Ceremony over the summer.

Information about a Contract awarded for the installation of a new roof, ventilation system and miscellaneous works at the Nain Husky Centre (the Town's Arena) can be obtained from the Town's engineering consultant - Newfoundland & Labrador Consulting Engineers Ltd., of St. John's, NL. Tel:(709)579-2886; Fax:(709)-738-1596; e-mail : office@nlcel.nf.net

Recommendations from a Solid Waste Management Plan, to develop an environmentally friendly Incinerator and associated facilities, were adopted at Council's February 24/04 regular meeting. Funds will be sought to follow through with this project, hopefully within the next year or two.

Other projects currently under consideration include : a multi-purpose community centre, a summer recreation water acitivity area, and a seniors/special needs facility. We are working with other community interest groups on these projects.

Check out this section regularly for recent updates!

Established in 1771 by Moravian Missionaries, Nain is the northern most municipality in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is approximately 230 air miles north of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, a major centre and stop-over place for people travelling south, west and north. According to the 2001 Census, the population of Nain was 1159 (most of whom are Inuit and Kablunangajuit).

The commercial fishing season usually lasts from July to October. The main species of fish processed at the Nain Fish Plant (operated by the Torngat Fish Producers' Co-operative) are Arctic Char and Scallop. The Fish Plant provides employment for local men and women and people fish as far north as Hebron when the opportunity exists.

In late spring (April/May) just before the ice breaks up (usually in June), people fish for trout, for home consumption, in the mouths of rivers in the Nain area. Subsistence hunting is performed year-round for different species of animals, marine mammals and birds: ducks and geese are hunted in the Fall just before freeze-up; caribou is mainly hunted in the Spring when the George River Caribou Herd often passes on its' way to calving grounds between Nain and Hebron; some trapping is done during winter months for fox, wolf, etc., and seals are hunted year-round. Berry picking is a popular Fall activity.

Aboriginal Rights : The Nunatsiavut Government, represents the interests of its membership in Labrador and has its office in Nain.

Business : There are two retail stores; a convenience store; one snack bar; a 26 room hotel with dining room, bar and conference room; several boarding houses; a gift/souvenir shop; video rentals; a diving company; numerous small contracting companies offering home office services, hairdresser/gift shop, construction, heavy equipment, heating, plumbing, electrical, trucking, longliner charters and other services; a bulk fuel storage facility; and the Labrador Inuit Development Corporation has Anorthrosite Quarries 7-8 miles from Nain at Ten Mile Bay and further south at Iggiak.

Communications : Nain has television channels provided by C.B.C. and Persona Communications; A.M. Radio provided by C.B.C. and the Okalakatiget Society, which broadcasts English and Inuktitut radio programming along the Labrador coast as well as operating a television production centre and production of the newsletter "Kinatuinamot Illengajuk"�. The other main communications link is telphone provided by Aliant. Many residents have private satellite dishes.

Crafts/Art : various local artisans produce craft and art work out of their homes for sale through personal contact.

Culture : Torngasok is responsible for the development of cultural, language and youth programs for the Northern Labrador region. Their offices are located @ the Nunatsiavut Government building.

Education : The Paivitsiak Children's Centre (Pre-school Daycare delivered by the LIHC) is located @ 15 Paungasi Place; Jens Haven Memorial School is operated by the Labrador School Board where about 341 students attend Grades Kindergarten to 3 in one building while Grades 4 to 12 are in a separate building; and the College of the North Atlantic conducts a community program of Adult Basic Education and other programs out of the LIDC building.

Electricity is provided by diesel generator operated by Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro. Wood, gathered outside of Nain, is commonly used for domestic heat especially during winter.
Government Representation : Various provincial and federal government departments are represented in Nain, such as: the Department of Human Resources & Employment/ Child Youth & Family Services, Health & Community Services; Victims Services & Corrections Divisions of the Department of Justice; Department of Works, Services & Transportation; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (1 Sargent & 5 Constables); Canada Post (Post Office); and Fisheries & Oceans. A seven member Town Council, elected by residents every 4 years, employs 21 staff to administer its' affairs and to provide municipal services. The Town Council office is located alongside the Okalakatiget Society Radio Station.

Health Services : Health Labrador Corporation has a Health Centre staffed by 5 nurses, 1 Nursing Supervisor, 5 PCA's (full time) & 3 casual PCA's, 1 Clerk, 1 Lab. Tech., 4 Maintenance (full time) and visiting doctors and dentists, who provide health care services to the community. The Labrador Inuit Health Commission provides services delivered by Community Health Workers, Mental Health Workers, and Home Care Workers, at their offices in the old day care centre building and a Public Health Office at the Nain Health Centre.

Housing : although improved in recent years, is sub-standard and overcrowded in some areas of Town. A few of the houses are not using the Town's water and sewer system, mainly due to lack of financial resources on the part of the home owners.

Religion : the Church, established by the Moravians, has Church Elders and Chapel Servants (there are English and Inuktitut services, English and Inuktitut Choirs, and a Brass Band).
A pastor with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland is also resident in Nain.

Service Groups : The Town's Recreation Department along with the Community Youth Network Fieldworker (funded by Health Labrador Corporation) and an After School Program (funded by LIHC) delivers recreation activities at the Community Hall, Nain Husky Centre (arena), outdoor field & playground and the school gym; Labrador Legal Services provides visiting Court Worker assistance to people with legal problems; there is a Group Home for young offenders operated by the Martin Martin Group Home Board; a shelter for women and children in crisis is operated by the Nain Safe House; and the Nain Volunteer Fire Department provides fire prevention and protection services from the Fire Hall. There are many other issue-oriented volunteer organizations, most of which are listed in the Town of Nain's Community Service Directory.

Tourism : Nunatsuak, operated by the owners of the Atsanik Lodge, has boat trips from Nain north to Hebron and the Torngat Mountains in the summer months, which appeal mainly to wilderness adventurers.

Transportation services are provided year-round by air (links to Coastal Labrador are provided by Air Labrador and Innu Mikun, as well as fixed wing and helicopter charter companies). Labrador Coastal Marine operates a coastal boat service from July to November, transporting freight and passengers to and from Nain. The only roads are those within the Town's built-up area, outside of which local transportation is by boat in summer, snowmobile in winter.

Listing 'phone & fax numbers and contact names for local government, provincial and federal government departments, local and regional organizations, and businesses operating in Nain, this 3 page directory can be e-mailed, faxed or mailed to you upon request.

Nain's Community Development Officer is in the process of producing promotional material about Nain's numerous talented artists and craft producers. For more information contact Molly Shiwak through the Council Office.

The Town Council of Nain holds regular meetings once per month. A schedule for Regular Meeting dates, Council Committee Meeting dates, and dates assigned for Special Meetings of Council is available upon request. Contact the Town Manager or Town Clerk to make arrangements to meet with Council.

POLL TAX - at a rate of $80.00 on all residents between the ages of 18 years and older whose annual income exceeds the Basic Personal Income Tax Exemption.

NOTE: All persons 18 to 65 whose income in 2008 under the Income Tax Act (Canada) was less than the Basic Personal Exemption ($9600.00 in 2008) MUST MAKE APPLICATION for exemption at the Nain Inuit Community Government office before July 1, 2009, OR pay the Poll Tax OR you may be garnished by your Employer. Arrangements can also be made by contacting us at the NICG office.

All persons who are 65 years of age and over are automatically exempted from paying the Poll Tax.

WATER AND SEWERAGE TAX at a rate of $125.00 on all residences, commercial establishments, public buildings, etc. connected to the system and not otherwise specified at a different rate.