Photo: Candy toss from first time harvesters

First time harvesters from 2013 celebrated their milestone on new year’s day in Iqaluit by tossing candy to family and friends. Those first-time harvesters included: Jerry Papatsie Jr. (polar bear), Patrick Joannie Monpetit (beluga), Lena Sagiatok (ptarmigan), Eepa Sagiatok (ptarmigan), Nuyalia Ishulutak (arctic char with a kakivak), Grace Nowdluk (arctic char), Ian Peter (ringed seal), Miya Nadrowski (arctic char and arctic hare), Jeremy Nadrowski (arctic char), Emma Nadrowski (arctic char), Samuel Nowdluk (ringed seal and eider duck), Michael Nowdluk (beluga) and lastly, Pauloosie and Jimmy Davidee (no animal specified). (PHOTO BY SARAH MCMAHON)