NUNAVUT EVENTS
Drum Dancer
Photo courtesy of Nunavut Tourism
January |
Return of the Sun (Mid-January), Igloolik
Inuit symbolism and ritual. Ttraditional games and a fashion show of traditional dress. The astronomical events that mark this season are only seen in the total darkness at this latitude. Beginning with the lunar cycle that never dips below the horizon in January, and continuing with the "flash" which signals the return of the sun, the power of myth and ritual is at its zenith. |
Hamlet Day
Grise Fiord January 10, 2008 |
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April |
Puvirnituq Snow Festival
Traditional Inuit games, Snow-sculpture competition.
2007, 2009 |
Hamlet Day
Cape Dorset April 13, 2008 |
Kugluktuk Nattiq Frolics -
The Nattiq Frolics is a celebration of old traditions and welcoming spring back, held in April. Kugluktuk Heritage Centre (Kugluktuk - Qurluqtuq
Kugluktuk |
Toonik Tyme
Baffin : Iqaluit July 16-20, 2008
Toonik Tyme is Iqaluit's annual spring festival which has been a community tradition since 1965. It is a way for local residents to celebrate the return of spring as a community and is also an opportunity for visitors to experience the unique culture of the Canadian Arctic. A jam-packed, week-long schedule includes traditional Inuit activities such as igloo building, dog team races, Inuit games, and a seal skinning contest. Other activities you won't want to miss are the snowmobile races, Iqaluit Fear Factor, the craft fair, scavenger hunts and much more. No matter what age, you'll find lots to see and do during Toonik Tyme! |
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May |
Hamlet Day
Igloolik May 1, 2008 |
Hamlet Day
Hall Beach May 1, 2008 |
Hamlet Day
Resolute Bay May 18, 2008 |
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June |
Canada Day
All Communities July 1, 2008 |
Arctic Food Celebration
Celebration in June provides a once-in-a-year opportunity to sample its full range of delicacies. Mattaaq (whale blubber), caribou stew and Arctic char are all on the menu.
June 1 - 30, 2007 at the Frobisher Inn |
l Alianait ! Arts Festival
film events, art displays, theatre productions, and concerts
Iqaluit June 21 - July 1, 2008 |
Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2008 |
Alianait ! Arts Festival
June 21 - Jly 1, 2008 |
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July |
| Canada Day July 1, 2007 |
Hamlet Day
Arctic Bay July 2, 2008 |
Clyde River - Hamlet Day
Clyde River July 2, 2008 |
Hamlet Day
Repulse Bay July 2, 2008 |
Nunavut Day
July 9, 2008 |
Annual Fishing Derby
This mid-summer fishing derby features char, cod, trout and skulpin fishing using boats and rods. The event promises to draw crowds.
Kugluktuk July 2-23, 2008 |
| Canada Parks Day |
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August |
Kitikmeot Northern Games
3-4 day festival that includes a northern feast and intense competition |
The Northwest Passage Marathon Races
North America's most northerly marathon and the world's most northerly ultra marathon. This race will be held under the 24-hour arctic sun and against the backdrop of the fabled the Northwest Passage. The events will include a 50 kilometre ultra marathon, a marathon, and a half marathon.
Somerset Island
Resolute Bay Aug 10, 2008 |
Summer Games
Baker Lake |
Iqalukpik Fishing Derby
Kugluktuk |
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September |
| Inummarit Music Festival (September) |
Hamlet Day
Arviat |
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October |
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November |
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Siqiniup Qilauta
Inuit cultural performers that do traditional and contemporary songs, drum dances and Inuit throat songs. |
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