Elder helps launch Inuit athletic competition in Ottawa

Jeanie Okalik lights a qulliq and says a prayer in Inuktitut while Lily Amagoalik interprets, to open the Southern Ontario Inuit Games held Feb. 3. The inaugural event, organized by Tungasuvvingat Inuit and held at the TD Arena in Ottawa, saw a small group of athletes compete in arm pull, one-foot high kick, kneel jump and airplane events. (Photo by Jorge Antunes)