Arts and Culture

Nunavummiut prepare to party on Canada’s birthday

Barbecues, games, parades and contests scheduled in various communities Tuesday

As Canada turns 158 years old on Tuesday, communities across Nunavut are marking the occasion with parades, games and barbecues. Here are some Canada Day events people can participate in.

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Fish on the menu for National Indigenous Peoples Day

David Nowyook demonstrates how to fillet a fish Saturday during a National Indigenous Peoples Day event hosted by Ilitaqsiniq. Several European tourists who were visiting Iqaluit enjoyed sampling raw Arctic char for the first time as part of the demonstration. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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Niivi Snowball takes the stage in Iqaluit

Kuujjuaq recording artist Niivi Snowball performs “No Pride in Genocide,” Thursday at the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre in Iqaluit. The musician was part of the lineup for the rainbow potluck and variety show hosted by the centre for Pride Month. Snowball performs again in the city this weekend as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. (Photo by Daron Letts)

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