A traditional Inuit village consisting of several iglus built just outside of Iglulik will be the site of a community celebration this weekend, if Mother Nature cooperates.
The festivities were planned for last weekend but poor weather forced postponement.
Mayor Celestino Uyarak said heSA国际影视传媒檚 very impressed with the efforts of local residents, who assembled the snow blocks to form shelters.
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Including the iglu builders, various performers, food preparation staff and other contributors, the number of people involved in the initiative is close to 100, Uyarak said.
Drum dancing, traditional games and a community feast are among the planned activities this weekend.
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the Government of Nunavut provided funding for the project, which was organized by the Hamlet.