The Tapiriit crowd enjoys a dance organized by Beatrice Deer, pictured onstage in a red skirt. Tapiriit is an annual celebration of Inuit cuisine and culture hosted by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Tapiriit event draws 600 to Ottawa’s National Arts Centre for taste of country food, dance challenge led by Beatrice Deer
Canada’s sovereignty depends on Inuit leadership and partnership, says Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, in a speech Monday that kicked off his organization’s annual gala in Ottawa.
From left, volunteers Keswa Tembeka, Night Bakunzi and Sharon Poshai dish out free lunch at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit on Saturday. Dozens of residents took part in the event, organized by Nunavut Seventh Day Adventists. (Photo by Daron Letts)