Photo: Dogteams scramble to take the lead on the sea ice in Iqaluit

Dog teams dash across the sea ice in Iqaluit during dog sled races held every year as part of the annual Toonik Tyme spring festival. Toonik Tyme got underway April 15 with an opening ceremony which featured music, throat-singing and the naming of this year’s honorary Toonik — Pitseolak Alainga. (PHOTO BY STEVE DUCHARME)