Two dozen boats from Pond Inlet with snow on their bows were on the water Sept. 22 and 23. The group of hunters harvested three or four narwhals during that time, estimated Norman Koonoo, who was on one of the boats. (Photo by Norman Koonoo)
Pond Inlet brothers Lee Inuarak, left, and Michael Inuarak set out in one of two dozen boats that took part in a community narwhal hunt on Sept 22 and 23. (Photo by Norman Koonoo)
Hundreds of Rankin Inlet residents gather at an arena-naming ceremony on Wednesday. Darren Flynn, the hamlet’s senior administrative officer, said the event, which included a community barbecue, bouncy houses and over $30,000 in prizes to be won — like an ATV — exceeded expectations. The arena was named Agnico Eagle Arena, after the mining company that has signed a 10-year agreement to contribute $50,000 annually to the hamlet, Flynn said. (Photo by Pam Simons)
The construction of Pond Inlet’s new small craft harbour wrapped up this week, as the winter approaches and the construction season comes to an end. (Photo courtesy of Tower Arctic)
The northern lights glow over Kuujjuaq on Sunday, Oct. 3. In the foreground is the Pengo Pally, the floatplane of legendary Inuit bush pilot Johnny May. (Photo by Maxence Chavanne)
Fall colours are on display along Kuujjuaq’s Ippialuk Road on Sept. 12. (Photo by Malaya Qaunirq Chapman)