Ivakkak’s dogsled racers reach Kuujjuaq

Willie Cain’s dogsled team arrives in Kuujjuaq on Tuesday, March 3, during Nunavik’s Ivakkak 2020 race. The race was put on pause shortly after it started on Feb. 25, following the sudden death of a racer, 24-year old Willia Qullialuk of Kangiqsujuaq. The cause of Qullialuk’s death isn’t yet known but organizers say it wasn’t due to a racing accident. The race resumed on Feb 27. This year’s route skirts Ungava Bay, beginning at Kangirsuk and passing through Aupaluk, Tasiujaq and Kuujjuaq before finishing at Kangiqsualujjuaq. (Photo by Allen Gordon)