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Nattiq Frolics pays tribute to Lucy Ann Maniyogena

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The late Lucy Ann Maniyogena is seen in a photo with Miranda Atatahak. "Lucy was everything the Frolics is," said Nattiq Frolics organizer Nadene McMenemy. photo courtesy of Miranda Atatahak

One of Nattiq FrolicsSA国际影视传媒 biggest supporters isnSA国际影视传媒檛 there to celebrate the spring carnival this week but she hasnSA国际影视传媒檛 been forgotten.

An animated Lucy Ann Maniyogena gets up on her toes. Peter Taptuna, her brother-in-law, describes her as SA国际影视传媒減art comedian, singer and dancer all put together in one.SA国际影视传媒 photo courtesy of Miranda Atatahak

Lucy Ann Maniyogena died on April 14 after another incidence of cancer. She was a perennial fixture during the spring festivities and brought cheer to a variety of gatherings throughout the year.

SA国际影视传媒淪he always participated in any kind of community event. SheSA国际影视传媒檚 part comedian, singer and dancer all put together in one,SA国际影视传媒 said Peter Taptuna, ManiyogenaSA国际影视传媒檚 brother-in-law. SA国际影视传媒淗er intentions all the time were to make people laugh, and sheSA国际影视传媒檚 done that very well over the years.SA国际影视传媒

As a homage to Maniyogena, the Hamlet of KugluktukSA国际影视传媒檚 float is dedicated to her, adorned with her name and many images of her in todaySA国际影视传媒檚 parade. Close friend Millie Kuliktana conceived of the tribute during ManiyogenaSA国际影视传媒檚 final days, said Nadene McMenemy, a Nattiq Frolics organizer.

Maniyogena gave the idea her blessing with tears in her eyes shortly before she died, McMenemy said.

The late Lucy Ann Maniyogena is seen in a photo with Miranda Atatahak. SA国际影视传媒淟ucy was everything the Frolics is,SA国际影视传媒 said Nattiq Frolics organizer Nadene McMenemy. photo courtesy of Miranda Atatahak

SA国际影视传媒淟ucy was everything the Frolics is,SA国际影视传媒 she said. SA国际影视传媒淪he was actually Mrs. CoppermineSA国际影视传媒 and her truck, she would put it in the Frolics parade and decorate it all up. Her truck was viewed by everyone.SA国际影视传媒

Maniyogena, who spent almost 40 years working for the Kugluktuk Housing Association, was a SA国际影视传媒渧ery liked and loved person in the communitySA国际影视传媒 very well thought of,SA国际影视传媒 McMenemy added.

A moment of silence in ManiyogenaSA国际影视传媒檚 memory was held during the FrolicsSA国际影视传媒 opening ceremony on Monday.

SA国际影视传媒淪heSA国际影视传媒檚 good-hearted and good-natured and thatSA国际影视传媒檚 whatSA国际影视传媒檚 going to be missed about her,SA国际影视传媒 said Taptuna.

Lucy Ann ManiyogenaSA国际影视传媒檚 decorated pickup truck was often seen around town during celebrations. She was known to get into the spirit of community events throughout the year. photo courtesy of Kendra Bolt
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An animated Lucy Ann Maniyogena gets up on her toes. Peter Taptuna, her brother-in-law, describes her as "part comedian, singer and dancer all put together in one." photo courtesy of Miranda Atatahak
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Lucy Ann Maniyogena's decorated pickup truck was often seen around town during celebrations. She was known to get into the spirit of community events throughout the year. photo courtesy of Kendra Bolt




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