Iqaluit

Iqaluit Fencing Club ends swashbuckling season

A dozen youths cross swords in Nakasuk School gymnasium

Fencing appeals to children for one simple and perhaps obvious reason. “You have a sword,” said Mégane Rouillier, 8, the youngest member of the Iqaluit Fencing Club. “It’s fun.

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Trash ‘n’ fashion at Toonik Tyme

At the Toonik Tyme elders garbage bag fashion show Friday in Iqaluit, Luuku Lucy Markoosie, right, was the first-place finisher and received a fox fur as a prize. Sarah Pootoogook, left, took second place and was awarded seal fur. The event was hosted by the City of Iqaluit at the elders qammaq. Toonik Tyme, the annual spring festival, continues over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Matilda Pinksen)

Toonik Tyme checkers showdown

Jeetaloo Kakee, left, makes a move against Jaco Kudlualik during the Toonik Tyme checkers tournament Thursday at the Elders Qammaq in Iqaluit. Kakee went on to win the $500 prize for first place. The event was organized by 123Go! with support from the City of Iqaluit. (Photo by Daron Letts)

Olympians speedskate into Toonik Tyme

Five-time Olympic speedskater Stephen Dubois, left, and six-time Olympic speedskater Kim Boutin, right, meet with young skaters at Iqaluit’s Arctic Winter Games Arena on Wednesday. They are pictured with 12-year-olds Viivi Morrison-Mike, Hannah Didham and Eliyah Laird. The event was part of Toonik Tyme, which continues through Monday. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Toonik Tyme is bingo time

Mathew Pits Kilabuk calls a number during Toonik Tyme bingo hosted by the City of Iqaluit. The event was held at the Elders Qammaq on Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 70 bingo players competed for gift cards and camping equipment from the Arctic Survival Store. (Photo by Daron Letts)