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Inuvik fills the streets with pride

Eric Bowling Jun 9, 2024 10:00 AM

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1 / 1 Marshal Jellema welcomes the crowd to East Three School for the feast.Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

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The streets of Inuvik were filled with smiles, rainbows and self-love on May 30.

Friends from across the Beaufort Delta and beyond came together to march in support of one another. Following the march, people made their way to a barbecue supper and other festivities.

240606-inu-pride2 — Marchers chant as they make their way down Mackenzie Road. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride1 — Marshal Jellema welcomes the crowd to East Three School for the feast. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride3 — A group of supporters from Aklavik made their way to town to join the fun. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride4 — Jonathon Michel leads off the Aurora College section of the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride6 — Marlo Jenks turns to wave as the Kuzuri Judo Club marches in their colours. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride7 — Hope Logan shows her support during the parade. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride8 — Staff from East Three School join the party. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride9 — Celina Jerome and Jenette White display their rainbows. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride11 — Youth representing Inuvik join the march. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride12 — The Inuvik Regional Hospital float was jam packed with supporters. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride14 — Passengers of the Inuvik Regional Hospital wave as they pass by. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride15 — People came from as far away as Ulukhaktok to join the festivities. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride16 — Steve Anderson, Roxanne Springer, Tess Forbes and Adam Thom show their support for their peers. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride17 — Marchers fill the streets of Inuvik. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride18 — Steven Barnes and Ed Hartley cook up delicious food for the hungry marchers. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride19 — Kelly McLeod speaks to the crowd on behalf of the Gwich'in Tribal Council. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride20 — Members of the Kuzuri Judo Club march in their gis. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride21 — Llew Pokiak had an extra reason to show his pride SA国际影视传媒� May 30 was also his birthday. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride22 — Joannah Pascal poses in front of the pride flag. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

240606-inu-pride23 — Elder Shirley Elias offers a song in support of the marchers on behalf of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

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