Sheldon Baikie is the Deputy Minister of Culture, Recreation and Tourism for the Nunatsiavut Government.

He says they haven't started construction yet because they still haven't decided where the location will be.

Baikie says NG has partnered with Parks Canada and the Nain Inuit Community Government for this project.

He says they've hired a Project Manager to develop a concept, also to together the possible cost of building and work with their partners to decide on a location.

In other Nunatsiavut news, Baikie says a $500 grant is available for communities to apply for special projects.

He says this funding can be used for community events, and recreation.

The fund is small but in the coming years may be expanded, the purpose being to help communities who need extra monies.

The new modernized version of the Inuttitut Language Bible was started in 2005 and translations were completed in May of 2007.

The final print was finished in 2008.

Joan Andersen is the Chair of the Newfoundland Moravian Churches.

She is happy to say the launch of the Inuttitut Bible is happening now and is very thankful to all of the translators.

Andersen says the new modernized Inuttitut Bible includes all parts of the bible in one book.

She says there used to be 7 Testament Books printed.

The new bible is titled: “Gudip OKausingit”.

Andersen says there are many different people who contributed to the bible invited to the launch.

She says representatives from the Canadian Bible Society who did the printing will be there along with north coast community Chapel Servants and translators of the Bible.

As well, Reverand Brian Burrows of Hopedale will attend along with the Moravian Church board.

Andersen says a Liturgy Book church service will take place at 2 pm tomorrow in Goose Bay, with Rev. Brian Burrows saying the sermon.

The Happy Valley choir will be singing and there will also be speeches from the Moravian Church Board, Canadian Bible Society, translators of the Bible and an elder.

She says at 3pm, they will go the Annex to hold the bible launch ceremony where one of the translators, Hilda Lyall, will light the Kullik.

This will be followed by speeches from the Canadian Bible Society, and a welcome message to the delegates.

Andersen says there will be displays including Moravian books from the 1790's, the first school text book printed in Inuttitut done by a German Missionary.

Also, a dictionary made by the late Rev. Fred W. Peacock and more printed pages from past Ministers.

Andersen added a Holy Communion service is also scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 pm.

In other NL Moravian Church news, a public meeting will be held in Nain on January 21^st at the Community Hall.

Andersen, will be in attendance, accompanied by Bishop Paul Graf and Loren Gendro (Labrador's Representative on the Board of World Mission.)

The meeting will be an information session for the public about the Provincial Board and any other Church issues.

There will also be a question and answer session during the meeting.

Other issues that may be discussed include how the church can get more involved and do more for the youth, or do you have any questions about Heritage Buildings?

She says she hopes the public attends the information session on January 21^st so they can find out how the community feels and discuss ways to move forward.

Margie Fox is the Chairperson for the TRHA.

She says they are looking for a minimum of five, and a maximum of nine committee members for each community, from Rigolet to Nain.

Each member will sit on the board for a two year term.

Fox says in order to be qualified, you must be of 19 years or older, not be seeking housing assistance, not be in arrears with the association and not be an employee or contractor with TRHA or be a spouse of an employee or contractor.

She says that public notices have been put up around the communities where the specifics are explained.

Fox concluded by encouraging people along the coast to volunteer their time to be on the committee for their town.

For more information, please contact your local Inuit Community Government.

Last week we spoke to Sarah Townley who is the Inuit Program Coordinator for the Labrador School Board.

She says 10 students from Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet will participate in the event tonight.

Townley says the students will have the privilege to talk in Inuttitut for three to five minutes.

She adds that she would like everyone to come out and listen to the students this evening at 7pm in Hopedale.

After the Speak-off tonight, OK radio will be asking the winner to read their speech on air for us, so stay tuned.

This morning we contacted Karen O'Neill, senior communications advisor for Newfoundland Hydro.

She says there were some mechanical issues with one of the diesel units and right now they have a mechanic on site investigating the problem.

Once the source has been located, O'Neill says the necessary repairs will be done.

She says she was in contact with the Goose Bay division who told her there is still an adequate supply of energy for customers in Nain.

O'Neill says if residents have any questions they can contact her at 709-737-1427.