Photo: Toonik Tyme 2012’s honorary Toonik: Solomon Awa

Solomon Awa, leader of the successful bowhead whale hunt near Iqaluit this past August, accepts a certificate honouring his selection as this year’s honorary Toonik. Toonik Tyme kicked off April 12 in the city’s curling rink with an evening of music hosted by Anguti Johnson. More photos and information about Toonik Tyme April 13 on Nunatsiaqonline.ca. (PHOTO BY JANE GEORGE)