Inuvik hosted the 66th annual Muskrat Jamboree from April 5 to 8, celebrating the coming of springtime in the Beaufort Delta.
The weekend was filled with feasts, competitions, songs and cheer. HereSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s a collection of sights from the festivities.
Taking third place in the Muskrat Jamboree king and queen competition, Leah and her son Derek Ipana, joined by LeahSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s daughter Jael. The family raised $6,005 for next yearSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s festival. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Two would-be queens came in second place in the Muskrat Jamboree king and queen competition — Kara Skiffington and Brandy Larocque raised $10,000 in ticket sales and $7,557.94 in fundraising sales for next yearSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s festival. Eric Bowling/NNSL photp
Crowned in muskrat-skinned hats, the king and queen of the 66th Muskrat Jamboree were Sacha Nogasak and Elana Edwards-Joe, who brought in $13,810 in ticket sales and $8,505.25 in fundraising for next yearSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s festival. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Elders lead the way at the annual feast at the Midnight Sun Complex on April 5. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Youth hit the ice for the Vince Sharpe Memorial Honey Bag Hockey tournament on April 6. Photo courtesy Eighty One Images
Racers blast off April 6 for the Open Cross Country skidoo race. Photo courtesy Eighty One Images
Tianna Gordon-Ruben demonstrates her skills at the harpoon toss on April 7. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Racers in the annual snowshoe race take off in a heat on April 7. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Alaina Joe Beaudin won the talent show for singing on April 7. Photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Deandra Greenland and Ashlyn Aller jockey for position during the womenSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s 75-mile open track race. Photo courtesy of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
WomenSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s 75-mile open track race winner Stacee Francis celebrates her victory on April 7, along her daughter JSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™acelyn. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Teams of racing dogs push forward in the Isaac Simon and Mary Firth Memorial Open Masters Dog Race. Mitchell Jacobson and his team were the winners. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Traffic on the Inuvik-Aklavik ice road is at its peak during the Isaac Simon & Mary Firth Memorial Open Masters Dog Race. Photo courtesy Eighty One Images
Racers round the corner after the flag drops in the menSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s open class 100-mile track race. When the dust settled, Isaac Lennie emerged as the victor. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Racers are neck and neck around a turn during the menSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s open class 100-mile track race on April 8. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
Two racers turn the corner at the halfway point of the track during the menSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s open class 100-mile track race. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo