From left, Deborah Qaunaq, Faith Arnatsiaq, Martha Qattalik and Susan Avingaq use an ulu to carve and eat maktaaq in the Sivuniit Middle School gym. (Photo by Anthony Qrunnut, special to Nunatsiaq News)
Sivuniit Middle School wanted to celebrate elders, so they invited them over for country food
On Dec. 7, Grade 7 students at Sivuniit Middle School invited elders in the community of Igloolik to share country food, tea and cookies. Students also played traditional Inuit games like arm pull and high kick.
The northern lights shimmer above the bay in Igloolik on Sept. 7. After some overcast skies during the day, the clouds parted and the lights appeared just after 10 p.m. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Qarmartalik School graduates gather for an intimate ceremony at Resolute Bay’s ATCO South Camp Inn on Saturday. The class of five is the largest graduating class the high school has had in many years, teacher Rhonda McKenzie said. The ceremony included a drum performance, throat singing, speeches and a community bonfire in the evening. Pictured from left: Aasta Idlout, Isaiah Brown, Jesse Iqaluk, Saagiaqtuq “Saa” Amarualik and Tatiana McDonald. (Photo courtesy of Rhonda McKenzie)