Before the poor weather set in the participants from Tasiujaq were able to make it into Umiujaq. The Mushers from both teams are brother, while the partners are also brothers! Willie Cain’s partner this year will be Putulik Saunders, while…
No, Ivakkak hasn’t started with out you! Puvirnituq is currently hosting their Snow Festival, The community hosts many fun activities like pulling a gas tank behind your snowmobile and trying find the perfect speed where you won’t snap thing string holding…
it is a first time race for some young dogs, may be too young for some !
Dogs were helpfull in logging wood, as depicted in this historical photo from Avataq’archives.
Cutting fingernails and trimming the fur of dogs’ paw is part of routine manicure, this one by Junior Tukiapik
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
We went through Tasiujaq where some of the Officials and Support crew joined us on the trail.
Thank to Avataq Cultural Institute who were able to find some historical photograph of the dogs in the community.
Harry Okpik who participates in the grueling 600 km. Ivakkak dogsled race across Nunavik.
The mushers arrive today and everyone is welcome to participate in the last days of the Snow Festival
no trail, no other mushers, no support crew – all alone in Hudson Bay !
expert mending and a couple of strong ropes, thanks to Peter Kugalak.
I guess the shutter curtain was slowed down, resulting in overexposure.
The mother of all his dogs, at 13 years old and the lead dog, posing with Novalinga’s partner, Juani
Un gros merci à nos commanditaires.
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