Bowhead landed in Naujaat
Naujaat
A bowhead whale was landed by Capt. Solomon Tagornak and his crew in
Naujaat this past week.
Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) president David Ningeongan and the KIA board of directors quickly congratulated the crew on their harvest in a public posting on social media.
Ningeongan said he would to like to extend the KIA's congratulations to Tagornak and his crew for their extensive and knowledgeable harvesting skills.
SA国际影视传媒淭he right to harvest bowhead whales again has reintroduced an important part of Inuit culture,SA国际影视传媒� wrote Ningeongan.
SA国际影视传媒淲e are proud to say we have done so in a manner that respects Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit rules and values.SA国际影视传媒�
Derby set
Arviat
The new dates and prize monies have been set for the annual Northern Pike Derby in Arviat.
The derby will run from Sept. 6 to 8 and fishers can register at Eskimo Point Lumber Supply (EPLS) up until 6 p.m. on Sept. 6.
The registration fee is set at $50 per household and a boundary of 80 miles from Arviat has been set. Fishers may travel by truck, boat and ATV only.
The event's photo contest will also see four $200 prizes given away for the best camping scene/landscape picture, best hunting picture, best family picture and best fishing picture.
Measuring will take place outside of EPLS cargo on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 8 to 9 p.m.
Prizes will be presented to the winners at the community hall on Sept. 9, beginning at 7 p.m.
Prize money ranges from $5,000 for first place, to $500 for 10th spot.
Legion committee set
Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the members of the executive committee for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 169 in Rankin Inlet.
President: Pelagie Sharp
1st vice-president: Mark Wyatt
2nd vice-president: Kelly Kaludjak
3rd vice-president: Hamish Tatty
Sargent at Arms: Ron Graham
Treasurer: Darrin Nichol
Secretary: Ashley Julien
Membership chair: Taina Kubluitok
Member at large: Keenan Eetuk
Member at large: Titaaq Komaksuitiksak
Music festival
Arviat
The annual Inummariit Music Festival was held Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in Arviat.
This year's festival featured numerous entertainers, including Northern Haze, the Naujaat Band, Nelson Tagoona, Martha Panigoniak, Skyler, Nirjutiit Tarraa, Mark Arualak, Lucien Taleriktok and many more.
