The Qikiqtaaluk Fisheries Corp. team celebrates after winning the Brian Twerdin Memorial Toonik Tyme hockey tournament in Iqaluit April 21. The team defeated the Grinding Brewins 5-4 in an overtime victory. (Photo by Corey Larocque)
Qikiqtaaluk and Grinding Brewins go for gold in annual Toonik Tyme tournament; Kuujjuaq takes bronze
Overtime. Two hometown teams going for gold. A standing-room-only crowd at the Arctic Winter Games arena. And fans who were on their feet most of the game.
Igimaq Williamson Bathory and his dog Kuku win the Toonik Tyme skijor race Wednesday with a dominant lead over their opponents. Around a dozen skiers, each accompanied by a dog, took part in the race through Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park, with several dozen spectators cheering them on. Toonik Tyme events continue Thursday with an elders’ fashion show and games. The weekend schedule is also packed with more games, dogsled and snowmobile races, and other activities. Sunday is the final day for this year’s Toonik Tyme. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
People in Iqaluit enjoy a lively game of bingo during Toonik Tyme last year. This year’s annual celebration started Friday and runs until April 20. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)