A sled dog race in Pov
it is a first time race for some young dogs, may be too young for some !
Working dogs
Dogs were helpfull in logging wood, as depicted in this historical photo from Avataq’archives.
Press Release: March 9th 2017
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race begins this month Kuujjuaq, QC, March 9, 2017 – Makivik Corporation is pleased to announce the 2017 annual Nunavik Ivakkak qimutsiq (dog team) race is preparing to begin. This is the 16th annual Ivakkak…
The Ivakkak 2016 Ceremony
With the race coming to an end the Award ceremony took place at the kuujjuaq forum on the evening of April 12th. To see all the Final standings be sure to check the Finish Line Final Results from this page.
An Update on the past Few days.
From Nuluartalik to Aupaluk: Ivakkak did not race due to weather conditions. Ivakkak 2016 aimed to get to Aupaluk safely as the weather was worsening. Camp supplies were not sufficient for the three days of forecasted storms. It was decided…
Unattached dogs
Sometimes, when dogs are attached with their teams, they can succeed to detach themselves from their rope.
Our veterinarian Johannie Demers M.V.
Meet our veterinarian Johannie Demers, M.V. is very happy to be back in the North.
Update: Day 3 of the Ivakkak Trail
Today the Ivakkak racers travelled about 40 KM. In Kangirsuk for the start of the race, elder Susie Taqulik prayed for their safety and a hymn was sung by Peter Nassak. Jonathan Epoo, the coordinator had this to say, “Kangirsuk…
Our vet’s TLC for the dogs
Allen Gordon’s dog gets a proper treatment from our vet Johannie Demers, M.V.
Manicure for dog
Cutting fingernails and trimming the fur of dogs’ paw is part of routine manicure, this one by Junior Tukiapik
Day 2 The trail to Kangirsuk
The Ivakkak racers left Aariak for their second day of racing at 10 a.m. this morning and travelled a total of 42 KM to Kangirsuk. The community of Kangirsuk was very excited for their arrival. The community made tea and…
The 2016 Ivakkak racers are now blazing this year’s trail
Quaqtaq, March 31, 2016 – at 9:30 a.m. the first of twelve dog teams crossed the Ivakkak starting point. The community was present at the bay of Quaqtaq to help support and cheer on the teams vying for the win.…
from the Avataq Archives: IND-MCL-045
Credit: Corporal C.K. McLean fonds/Avataq Cultural Institute/MCL-045
Location: Quaqtaq
Photographer: E Charles McLean
Credit: Corporal C.K. McLean fonds/Avataq Cultural Institute/MCL-045
On the trail to Quaqtaq
We went through Tasiujaq where some of the Officials and Support crew joined us on the trail.