The citySA国际影视传媒檚 newest festival kicked off at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre this afternoon.

Yellowknifers and visitors alike packed into the lobby of the museum to mark the beginning of Naka, a week-long celebration of the aurora borealis and Dene culture.

Naka, pronounced nah-kah, is the Wiiliideh word for the Northern lights.

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The weekSA国际影视传媒檚 events include aurora and outdoor photography workshops, an art workshop and a talk about the science of the northern lights.

Chief Betsina also encouraged everyone to attend the in Dettah on Friday, which will mark the end of the festival.

SA国际影视传媒淚n acknowledging and honouring Chief Drygeese Territory, I welcome you to the opening ceremonies of Naka,SA国际影视传媒� said Yellowknife mayor Rebecca Alty.

The new festival is a partnership between the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), the city of Yellowknife and the GNWT, said Alty.

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For more information about the festival visit the City of Yellowknife's

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