Photo: Fundraising for victims of Iqaluit’s New Year’s Day fire

This fundraiser held at Iqaluit’s Anglican parish hall on Saturday, Jan. 13 aimed at raising money for the five families who lost their homes and belongings in a devastating Jan. 1 fire. Elders and bannock-makers from the thrift shop also attended. To date more than $10,000 has been raised through community donations and a 50-50 sale. The 50-50 ticket sale money helped volunteers buy new backpacks, which they stuffed with useful items for children who lost everything in the fire. Students at Joamie Elementary School also held a bake sale and cake walk last week, raising a total of $2,314, according to school principal Sonja Lonsdale. (FACEBOOK PHOTO)