Kivalliq News - Jan. 25, 2023

Whale Cove’s Garren Voisey, seen here at the 2022 Polar Bear Plate, will be captaining the U19 men’s Team Nunavut hockey squad at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games next week. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

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Tommy Bruce smiles after a dice throw. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Mary Ann Tattuinee laughs while players get eliminated from the ever-shrinking circle during Elder’s games in Rankin Inlet Dec. 23. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

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Management changes at GN

Kivalliq landlord strives to renovate its brand

Nunavut

Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced changes to the Government of Nunavut’s senior management team Jan. 13.

Megan Hunt is joining the GN as deputy minister for the Department of Health. Hunt comes to Nunavut from British Columbia, where she worked as executive director for the First Nations Health Authority.

A news release from the government states she has extensive experience in strategic health administration, with a focus on Indigenous and Northern communities. Her previous roles prioritized land-based healing, crisis response, culturally-safe service delivery and eHealth.

In the Department of Human Resources, Les Hickey will continue his term as deputy minister until the end of August.

At Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, assistant deputy minister Anna Fowler has been appointed as associate deputy minister and deputy secretary to cabinet. This change is said to increase capacity in the department at the executive level.

“This second year of implementing our Katujjiluta mandate is crucial to see results for Nunavummiut,” stated the premier. “I have great confidence in the leadership of our public service and know these changes will strengthen the work of government.”

Atuqtuarvik to launch book

Ottawa

Atuqtuarvik Corporation, a banking and funding institution for Inuit businesses in Nunavut, will be kicking off a celebration of its two decades in operation with the national launch of ‘A Northern Heart: The Atuqtuarvik Story’ on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in conjunction with the 2023 Northern Lights Trade Show in Ottawa.

“It’s a much bigger story than the history of one organization,” stated William Beveridge, chairperson of Atuqtuarvik, in a news release.

“It’s really about the creation of an entire private sector of Inuit businesses from scratch in a territory without the financial and banking supports that southern businesses take for granted.”

The book traces Nunavut’s Inuit economy from the early days of trade to the signing of the Nunavut Agreement and the creation of the Nunavut Territory. A full online version of the book is available at the following link: https://atuqtuarvik.com/en/northern-heart.

Committee member sought for midwifery

Nunavut

The Department of Health is seeking a member of the public to serve on the Nunavut Midwifery Registration Committee.

The committee reviews and makes decisions on applications for licensing and renewal of midwifery practitioners in Nunavut. This committee also advises the Minister of Health on matters of policy, standards and legislation regarding registered midwives in Nunavut.

Public members of the committee are not registered midwives and are not employees of the Government of Nunavut.

Applicants should have a strong interest in the regulatory process and be prepared to devote two to four hours each month for a teleconference meeting. A knowledge of traditional Inuit midwifery practice is an asset. Incumbents will assist in advancing midwifery professional development, including incorporating traditional midwifery knowledge into practice.

Committee members will receive an honorarium.

Anyone interested can submit a resume and a letter of interest to Barbara Harvey at bharvey@gov.nu.ca or by fax at 867-982-3256 by Feb. 17.

CEO of Piruqsaijit on quest to boost company’s damaged name

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Kivalliq Local Journalism Initiative

Though Piruqsaijit tenants had much to complain about over the years regarding the state of their rentals, what was happening with the company behind the scenes might have been even worse.

“It was a disaster,” said Troy Holinski, who was brought on as a consultant and then as the new chief executive officer of Piruqsaijit in 2020.

The Piruqsaijit name is an umbrella company that manages the rental assets for Ilagiiktut Ltd., which owns properties in Rankin Inlet, and Qamanittuaq Development Corp, which has properties in Baker Lake. In total, the company has 171 rented units in Rankin Inlet and 36 in Baker Lake.

Mismanagement over the course of years and multiple management teams resulted in a tattered reputation in Rankin Inlet and Baker Lake and led to absolute disrepair internally.

“The group was struggling terribly at the time,” said Holinski, who used to be president and treasurer of the Alberta Capital Finance Authority.

In addition to mismanagement and negligence, Piruqsaijit had failed to pay utility bills, owing the government upwards of $4 million, said Holinski.

“We didn’t do the things we should have done — we weren’t providing maintenance to units, we weren’t doing the maintenance work that was required, and we weren’t treating people properly.”

When he was hired, Holinski estimated the company had about six months left before it would have gone under.

“The interesting part was when I came into this picture, people told me, ‘There’s cash flow, there’s cash flow,’” said Holinski. “I looked at it and said the only reason there was cash flow at the time was they didn’t pay any of their bills.”

From the bank’s perspective, Piruqsaijit was paying its mortgage bills on time. But they weren’t paying the other ones.

“At one point in time or another, it’s going to catch up to you,” said Holinski. “And it did. We had the government come to us and say something needs to happen because you can’t just continue to not make utility payments to PPD (Petroleum Products Division), QEC (Qulliq Energy Corporation) and all the rest of it.”

Since joining in 2020, Holinski is proud of the progress he’s helped make to bring the company’s foundation back to stability, which included selling some assets to find cash to pay off debts. Within a couple of months, Holinski estimated that “we should have the whole mess cleaned up” and not have anything outstanding anymore.

Public image

But the company’s reputation goes beyond its finances. Holinski is also trying to repair the image of Piruqsaijit in the community.

“I’d hear it when I was in town,” he said. “I heard people talking about it, and I didn’t like that. At the end of the day, I want us to be a community builder.”

To that end, he’s given the company a new focus on addressing tenants’ maintenance needs, with the understanding that not everything is possible in the North.

“I think in the past, people have raised issues and we’ve brushed it off and said, ‘Aw, whatever,’ you know. But now if someone comes and says, ‘Listen, I’ve got a window that’s leaking,’ we’ll look at it, we’ll get in there. Of course, there are some constraints as to what we can provide. We’ve only got so much capital at this point in time.”

One initiative Piruqsaijit sacrificed some of that capital for was giving office space to Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatiggit Embrace Life Council (IIKELC) in Rankin Inlet. The organization is working out of a 1,500-square foot space that was recently renovated in the Arctic Connection building.

“For me personally, there are some things that hit home,” said Holinski, who is based in Edmonton. “To be honest, I didn’t realize or really appreciate the huge problem that suicide was in the communities up there. Out of sight, out of mind. Then we started to have some instances where we knew people related with us who were committing suicide… When it hits close to home, you sit back and reassess, and we said we need to do something.”

And the Embrace Life Council seems pleased with their space.

“This new office space means a lot for IIKELC,” stated executive director Cecile Guerin in an email. “This office space was renovated last spring and we moved in during the month of June 2022. Our staff members are so happy to have their own space to work on projects and programs. This dedicated workplace improves our employees’ well-being. It makes our staff less stressed, more creative and (they) are better able to concentrate. IIKELC will start offering different programs starting next month to community members in Rankin Inlet. We couldn’t do it without this space! Matna Piruqsaijit Ltd.”

And in terms of repairing reputations, Piruqsaijit did frustrate some tenants this winter when the organization sent out a letter stating Starlink satellites would not be allowed to be installed on apartment units. But Holinski gave a little bit of hope that might change.

“It was just not something, especially in the middle of winter, we could jump right into,” he said about Starlink, adding there are a lot of aspects of the service to figure out. “I would definitely not say it’s a dead issue. It’s an issue we have to do a bit more investigation on to figure out how we could do it properly.”

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Troy Holinski, CEO of Piruqsaijit Ltd., said the company was a “disaster” when he was brought on to fix it in 2020. Photo courtesy of Troy Holinski

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Garren Voisey embraces the ‘C’ for Team Nunavut

Whale Cove rising star excited for second crack at Arctic Winter Games

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Whale Cove Local Journalism Initiative

The last time Garren Voisey played at the Arctic Winter Games in 2018, his Team Nunavut hockey squad lost in the semifinals to Alaska.

This time, Voisey will be donning the captain’s C as he tries to lead his teammates to a gold medal.

“This team is pretty determined to win,” said Voisey, 18, from Whale Cove. “We’re working pretty hard preparing for this great opportunity to go out there and be the best we can, and just have fun out there.”

The six-foot, 179-pound defenceman has been playing for the junior A Thunder Bay North Stars in Thunder Bay, Ont., where he’s put up eight points in 26 games this season.

His soft hands and commanding presence were on display at the 2022 Polar Bear Plate tournament in Rankin Inlet this past December, as he helped lead his team to a silver finish, losing to Iqaluit in the finals.

“I’m just thankful to be here in Thunder Bay,” said Voisey. “This team is great. I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been wonderful.”

And it’s a big step from Whale Cove, where there is no organized hockey.

“It’s way different from organized hockey,” said Voisey, remembering his days practising in his home town and reflecting on his development as a player.

Voisey has been playing since age 10 and he says he tries to learn from all the top NHL talents.

“I love every NHL player but I’m always watching Cale Makar, I’m always watching (Connor) McDavid, the big superstars in the game,” he said. “I try to learn from their play and learn from them.”

He’s thankful to be captain of Team Nunavut and is ready and raring for the 2023 games coming up Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 in Fort McMurray, Alta.

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Whale Cove’s Garren Voisey will captain the men’s Team Nunavut hockey squad at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Garren Voisey says going from Whale Cove to the Thunder Bay North Stars has been a big step, but he’s loving the high level of competition in the south. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo

Committed to the dream

11-year-old Pangnirtung girl training under the moon light for 2023

Arctic Winter Games

By Stewart Burnett Northern News Services Pangnirtung Local Journalism Initiative

The indoor rink in Pangnirtung only just opened in late January, but 11-year-old Jordyn Malaya Machmer has been putting in the work any way she can in preparation for playing on the U20 Team Nunavut women’s hockey squad for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Her father, David Kilabuk, has occasionally shared pictures of Machmer hard at work under the moonlight in a backyard ball court he set up for her to practise shooting pucks on.

Machmer is a very determined young person, said Kilabuk.

“She loves her friends and family,” said the proud father, who will be attending the Arctic Winter Games to see Machmer play Jan. 29–Feb. 4. “She seems to love every sport she tries and has no problems playing well in whatever she tries.”

Machmer is named after an Elder who was dearly loved, said Kilabuk. She has played every position except goalie.

“I never push her to play or work hard,” said Kilabuk. “She does it and pushes herself to her own limit and that limit seems to go further and further each time. I worry sometimes that she needs more rest. She has gone to workouts (at 7 a.m.)… at the weight room and played different sports before school starts. Then she eats a bit at lunch and plays school sports before school in the afternoon. She works out with my two boys each Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at the weight room.”

For Machmer, all the effort is worth it when that red light turns on.

“I work hard because I want to be a better player, and the best thing about hockey is scoring and just playing,” she said, adding she’s excited to go to her first Games.

For her father, providing these sporting opportunities to his children is important.

“When I was growing, I always wanted my own places to work out or play sports,” recalled Kilabuk. “I built a ball court in our backyard for my kids — turns into her shooting and stickhandling practice area during winter for hockey. She sometimes works on her stickhandling in the house. I just wanted to have these options available for my kids and they have responded positively. Part of the ball court is a wall with grips for climbing. A trampoline is nearby for them.”

After the indoor rink in Pangnirtung opened late January for the first time in the season, Machmer was the first one to hit the ice, said Kilabuk.

“She is working on breaking in her new skates,” he said.

He’s proud of her athletic achievements and the young person she is becoming.

“Her mother, Sheena, and I marvel at what she does and how quickly she has improved in hockey,” said Kilabuk. “Her other passion is soccer. I just worry about her burning out from doing too much, but she loves doing what she does.”

Jordyn Malaya Machmer fires a puck at the Arctic Winter Games tryouts. Her father, David Kilabuk, said when he sees that look in her eyes, he knows she will have a good game.

Photo courtesy of David Kilabuk

Shakirah Malla is seen here wearing a Charlotte St. John amauti and kamiks from Winnie Malla. Omar Caneo photo

Dexter Kalluak models a stunning seal skin outfit made by Gloria Issumatajuak. Omar Caneo photo

Ruth Qaviuq hits the runway to show off various designers’ threads. Omar Caneo photo

Kakpik Fashion Show, held just before Christmas, showed off just how beautiful authentic Inuit fashion can be. Models from the community took turns walking the spot-lit runway, showcasing Kivalliq designers’ work in parkas, amautis and more Saturday, Dec. 18.

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Under the light of the moon, Pangnirtung’s Jordyn Malaya Machmer practises her game in advance of her first trip to the Arctic Winter Games this year. Photo courtesy of David Kilabuk

Presenting Team Nunavut for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games

By James McCarthy Northern News Services

Here is Team Nunavut’s official roster for the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., as supplied by the Sport and Recreation Division:

Arctic sports

Marty Anaittuq, Kugaaruk

Rhett Anaittuq, Kugaaruk

Akpalialuk Duval, Ottawa

Simon Colin Jr. Inuksaq, Kugaaruk

Qajaaq Ittinuar, Chesterfield Inlet

David Krikort, Kugaaruk

Rebecca Penney, Massey Drive, N.L.

Aiden-Kuutirq Qaunaq, Arctic Bay

Donovan Qaunaq, Arctic Bay

James Qajaaqjuaq Tautu, Chesterfield

Inlet

Nathan Tavalok, Gjoa Haven

Badminton

Amber Aglukark, Iqaluit

Jack Allakariallak, Iqaluit

Saumik Darehshoripour, Iqaluit

Tina Kudluarlik, Qikiqtarjuaq

Davidee Kudluarok, Sanikiluaq

Rodney Nakoolak, Coral Harbour

Marthajoy Qaqqasiq, Pangnirtung

Iris Sowdluapik, Pangnirtung

Kenneth Takatak, Sanikiluaq

Zan Tao, Iqaluit

Basketball Mathieu Baillargeon, Iqaluit

Donald Baker-Spence, Arviat

Seth Burke, Iqaluit

Tafara Chakonza, Iqaluit

Tashinga Chakonza, Iqaluit

Jaime Copland, Arviat

Cassidy Devereaux, Iqaluit

Ashley Donkoh, Arviat

Willam Donkoh, Arviat

Leetia Eegeesiak, Iqaluit

Gavin Greenley, Cambridge Bay

Haley Hachey, Baker Lake

Willow Harvey, Cambridge Bay

Rayna Joedee, Baker Lake

Eliyah Kilabuk, Iqaluit

Niego Killulark, Baker Lake

Lex Klengenberg, Cambridge Bay

Jaiden Maksagak, Cambridge Bay

Jacob Nungaq, Iqaluit

Aislyn Omilgoetok, Cambridge Bay

Nathan Rhodes, Iqaluit

Laura Tagoona, Baker Lake

Deanna Taylor, Cambridge Bay

Olivia Ullyot, Baker Lake

Cultural participants —Inuksuk Drum

Dancers, Iqaluit

Ella Estey

Kristy Kanayuk

Aura Kwon

Taiga Las Mia Maurice

Mackenzie O’Dell

Mary Piercey-Lewis

Curling (all from Iqaluit)

Joseph Ashoona

Arianna Mae Atienza

Angela Dale

Naja Ejesiak

David Hoyt

Carter Kennedy

Sophia MacDonald Aubrey Sheppard

Noah Smith

Peter Van Strien

Dene games (all from Arctic Bay)

Loriann Akikulu

Katelyn Akittirq

Gloria Arnauyumayuq

Joy Attagutaluk

Lorna Kalluk

Roxanne Kigutaq

Thomas Levi

Adam Muckpaloo

Levi Natanine

Radley Oyukuluk

Noah Qaunaq

Cheryl Tilley

Collin Tilley

Elaine Tunraq Horizon Willie

Lionel Willie Lloyd Willie

Logan Willie Futsal

Jazmine Akeeagok, Iqaluit

Aaron Akulukjuk, Pangnirtung

Harriet Amitnaaq, Baker Lake

Peter Arreak, Iqaluit

Nikita Burke, Iqaluit

Nolan Demerah, Kugluktuk

Amautilikkaaq Ford, Rankin Inlet

Dylan Fredlund, Rankin Inlet

Lillian Fredlund, Rankin Inlet

Kimberly Gissing, Iqaluit

Myles Henderson, Iqaluit

Joanisi Immingark, Kugaaruk

Todd Janes, Iqaluit

Makayla Kaludjak, Rankin Inlet

Shea Karetak, Rankin Inlet

Jayna Kingunkotok, Baker Lake

Annie Kootoo, Iqaluit

Ashton Kudluk, Iqaluit

Shawna Kyak, Iqaluit

River McCluskey, Iqaluit

Tara Merkosak, Iqaluit

Joselyn Morrison, Iqaluit

Billy John Jr. Nalungiaq, Kugaaruk

Brandon Nartok, Kugaaruk

Anita Nauyuk, Iqaluit

Garret Nilaulak, Rankin Inlet

Robbie Nowdlak, Iqaluit

Colby O’Donnell, Iqaluit

Joshua Olson, Leduc, Alta.

Ainsley Pitseolak, Iqaluit

Skylar Pudlat, Rankin Inlet

Wasi Abdur Rahman, Iqaluit

Benjamin Reardon, Iqaluit

Olivia Smook, Iqaluit

Arthur Stevenson, Iqaluit

Jeffrey Taparti, Coral Harbour

Serenity Tatty, Rankin Inlet

Terra Twerdin, Iqaluit

Pearl Uluqsi, Iqaluit

Ryan Uquqtuq, Baker Lake

Rhonda Uttak, Iglulik

Geena Veevee-Kootoo, Iqaluit

Kimberly Walton, Baker Lake

Ngankam Yombang, Iqaluit

Hockey

Madison Ahle, Iqaluit

Maximus Ammaq, Rankin Inlet

Talia Armstrong, Iqaluit

Eliana Briffett, Iqaluit

David Clark, Rankin Inlet

Cassiar Cousins, Iqaluit

Nate Dialla, Pangnirtung

Kadin Eetuk, Rankin Inlet

Connor Ejetsiak, Iqaluit

Micah Emiktowt, Coral Harbour

Koby Gibbons-Connelly, Rankin Inlet

Chase Harron, Coral Harbour

Isaiah Harron, Coral Harbour

Darren Jr. Ikakhik, Rankin Inlet

Kylie Ipeelie-Dunphy, Iqaluit

Justin Issakiark, Rankin Inlet

David Joy, Iqaluit

Luke Joy, Iqaluit

Maxwell Joy, Iqaluit

Cayla Kablutsiak, Arviat

Ryley Komakjuak, Arviat

Regan Jr. Kopak, Naujaat

Michael Kownirk Donovan, Iqaluit

Erin Kubluitok, Rankin Inlet

Blake Kusugak, Rankin Inlet

Graham Kusugak, Rankin Inlet

Piunnguallaq Kusugak, Rankin Inlet

Jordyn Machmer, Pangnirtung

Russell Matoo, Coral Harbour

Terrance McLean, Baker Lake

Maiya Nadrowski, Iqaluit

Jeanine Nakashuk, Pangnirtung

Nolan Nakoolak, Coral Harbour

Joseph Netser, Iqaluit

Allie Ningeocheak, Coral Harbour

Chloe Norris, Iqaluit

Steven Nowdlak Iqaluit

William O’Dell, Iqaluit

Jimmy Ollie, Arviat

Hailey Pameolik, Rankin Inlet

Richard Pameolik, Coral Harbour

Prime Paniyuk, Coral Harbour

Lauren Perrin, Iqaluit

Terence Pilakapsi, Rankin Inlet

Joshua Pollock, Iqaluit

Ray Jr. Pudlat, Rankin Inlet

Jesse Qiyuk, Whale Cove

Kylan Saviakjuk, Rankin Inlet

Jamie Savikataaq, Iqaluit

Charlotte Siksik, Rankin Inlet

Mika Simic, Iqaluit

Tucker St. John, Arviat

Kobe Tanuyak, Rankin Inlet

Liam Tattuinee, Rankin Inlet

Sandy Tattuinee, Coral Harbour

Nathan Thompson, Iqaluit

Maiya Twerdin, Iqaluit

Keenan Uluqsi, Iqaluit

Garren Voisey, Whale Cove

Gregory Wiseman, Rankin Inlet

Mission staff

Theresa Adamache, Kugluktuk

Zachary Cziranka-Crooks, Cambridge Bay

Mariele dePeuter, Baker Lake

Megan Hachey, Baker Lake

Graham Hastie, Iqaluit

Wanda Joy, Iqaluit

Jonathon Lee, Iqaluit

Sonja Lonsdale, Iqaluit

Barrett Mason, Pangnirtung

Michel Rheault, Iqaluit

Pascual Rubio, Iqaluit

Jeff Seeteenak, Baker Lake

Hannah Siksik, Rankin Inlet

Neco Towtongie, Rankin Inlet

Speedskating

Arielle Allain, Iqaluit

Meliya Allain, Iqaluit

Miles Brewster, Iqaluit

Katya Brown, Iqaluit

Micah Dewar, Iqaluit

Martine Dupont, Iqaluit

Justin Hooey, Iqaluit

Jonah Laird, Iqaluit

Taryn Lavallee, Iqaluit

Loulah Omar, Iqaluit

Gregor Paterson, Iqaluit

Arthur Pothier, Iqaluit

Victor Pothier, Iqaluit

William Pothier, Iqaluit

Hayley Roberts, Iqaluit

Kyle St. Laurent, Iqaluit

Igimaq Williamson Bathory, Iqaluit

Juniper Williamson Bathory, Iqaluit

Table tennis

Kai Adamache, Kugluktuk

Ava Ahegona, Kugluktuk

Alice Anablak, Kugluktuk

Caleb Bolt, Kugluktuk

Bence Csaba, Iqaluit

Layla Demerah, Kugluktuk

Jim Kamingoak, Kugluktuk

Brittany Rosborough, Iqaluit

Nicolas Shappa, Pond Inlet

Bonita Tigullaraq, Clyde River

Volleyball

Alaasua Akavak, Iqaluit

Benjamin Alivaktuk, Pangnirtung

Owen Anawak, Iqaluit

Mia Autut, Rankin Inlet

Philip Bourassa, Iqaluit

Brady Fischer, Pond Inlet

Angela Idlout, Iqaluit

Kyana Idlout, Iqaluit

Cynthia Joanasie, Iqaluit

Tad Kilukishak, Pond Inlet

Evan Kyak, Pond Inlet

Ian McDonald, Rankin Inlet

Jerrid Netser, Iqaluit

Bev Netusil, Iqaluit

Samueal Immosie Nookiguak, Pangnirtung

Trinity Rudolph-Quqshuun, Gjoa Haven

Clifford Saittuq, Taloyoak

Kris Sarte, Iqaluit

Joshua Shappa, Pond Inlet

Heather Takkiruq, Gjoa Haven

Justin Tungilik, Taloyoak

Ava Whitworth, Iqaluit

Leila Whitman, Iqaluit

Wrestling

Isaiah Angutimarik, Iglulik

Chris Crooks, Cambridge Bay

Jusipi Dimitruk, Kelowna, B.C.

Kiana Ekpakohak, Cambridge Bay

Kristen McCallum, Cambridge Bay

Loryn Muswagon, Cambridge Bay

Kiana Sanford, Cambridge Bay

Youth ambassadors

Sienna Aitaok, Cambridge Bay

Manu Ashoona, Kinngait

Glen Brocklebank, Chesterfield Inlet

Henry de Guzman, Iqaluit

Mark Eetuk, Coral Harbour

Kevin Kimmaliardjuk, Chesterfield Inlet

Gavin Kreelak, Chesterfield Inlet

Samantha Lake, Arviat

Mitchell Macdonald, Kinngait

Andy Sagiaktuk, Kinngait

Katsua Saila, Kinngait

Sheila Schaubroeck, Arviat

Cady Shimout, Coral Harbour

Rachel Tagoona-Tapatai, Baker Lake

Stephanie Wandou, Iqaluit

Rex Willie of Arctic Bay shows off his colours during the athletes march at the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games in Hay River, NWT. NNSL file photo