Iqaluit

Sunshine, celebrations brighten Nunavut Day in Iqaluit

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon tells crowd to be proud of territory’s achievements

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Nunavummiut have a lot to be proud of as hundreds gathered to celebrate Nunavut Day in Iqaluit.

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End of a rainbow in Iqaluit

Clouds part and a rainbow shines over Frobisher Bay on Sunday evening. There was a mix of sunny weather and rain over the weekend in Iqaluit. This view from the Apex Trail was captured as a brief shower turned to sunshine. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)

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Fish on the menu for National Indigenous Peoples Day

David Nowyook demonstrates how to fillet a fish Saturday during a National Indigenous Peoples Day event hosted by Ilitaqsiniq. Several European tourists who were visiting Iqaluit enjoyed sampling raw Arctic char for the first time as part of the demonstration. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Coffee and an acoustic set

Igloolik musician Terry Uyarak performs an acoustic set at Blackheart Cafe in Iqaluit Friday afternoon. At least 30 people took a seat for his performance. More pop-up shows are set to take place at Blackheart over the weekend as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)

Niivi Snowball takes the stage in Iqaluit

Kuujjuaq recording artist Niivi Snowball performs “No Pride in Genocide,” Thursday at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre in Iqaluit. The musician was part of the lineup for the rainbow potluck and variety show hosted by the centre for Pride Month. Snowball performs again in the city this weekend as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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