A robust display of NWT culture went on display for the annual Territorial Heritage Fair on May 24.
Twenty-three students from across the territory converged on Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre to present to judges for a chance to take home the top prize.
Margarat Thom, commissioner of the NWT, held a ceremony on May 24 to officially declare the territorial showcase officially open.
Students from outside of Yellowknife are being housed in William MacDonald School, where they get to spend their time socializing with and learning from other students from across the territory.
"It's part of our mandate to foster the youth of the North making connections," said fair organizer and teacher at William MacDonald School, Monique Marnier. "They're building connections, there are all kind of games and ice breakers. They socialize, break bread together, do all kind of cultural activities as well."
Students had the opportunity to tour the Prince of Wales museum and the Legislative Assembly, had a picnic at Somba K'e Civic Plaza and a birch-tapping demonstration off Ingraham Trail.
Marnier also sent a heartfelt thanks to the museum for hosting and Mike Mitchell for his work assisting the fair.
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