Parks Canada staff, Nunavut government staff and Pond Inlet residents celebrate the annual return of the sun on Feb. 9. Community members marked the day with a feast of country food, performances, games and activities. The amount of sunlight continues to grow quickly this time of year, with northern areas gaining about 12 extra minutes each day. (Photo courtesy of Parks Canada, Nunavut)
Canadian Armed Forces members take part in Operation Nanook-Nunalivut in February. Operation Nanook is an annual northern military exercise. (Photo courtesy of Master Cpl. Sarah Morley, Canadian Armed Forces)
Jaqqa Petersen, left, and Terry Uyarak enjoy the Inuit delicacy igunaq, or fermented walrus meat, on Feb. 11 in Rankin Inlet. The meal capped off a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Qilaut Songwriting Contest, which showcases the work of Inuktut singers and songwriters. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Morrison/Alianait)
Technicians Chaz Irngaut of Igloolik, left, and Angunnguaq Larsen of Nuuk, Greenland, work backstage during a concert at the Cambridge Bay community hall Saturday evening. Performers included Tooma Laisa and Kristy Kanayuk, both from Iqaluit; Leetia Kalluk of Arctic Bay; and Jocelyn Malla of Coral Harbour. The event was the third of three community concerts celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Qilaut Songwriting Contest, which showcases the work of Inuktut singers and songwriters. (Photo courtesy of Andrew Morrison/Alianait)
Grace Metuq of Pangnirtung, left, Leetia Kalluk of Arctic Bay, and Allan Kangok of Igloolik perform at the Pond Inlet community hall on Friday. The event was the first of three concerts celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Qilaut Songwriting Contest. The other performance dates scheduled are 7 p.m. Wednesday in Arviat, and 7 p.m. Saturday in Cambridge Bay. (Photo courtesy of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.)