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This is too hilarious not to share! Rick Mercer, Canada’s favourite travelling court jester, recently stopped in Yellowknife for the Arctic Winter Games.

I love how he tries everything, from throat singing to traditional games.

 Check out the video! 

(And remember, Rick will be in Inuvik for the Petroleum Show this summer.)

  Henrick is a reindeer herder who’s lived in Inuvik for many years. At today’s jamboree, he wore the traditional dress from his home country. (Possibly Greenland? I’ll find out and post later.)

Those boots and fur leggings are made of reindeer fur. 

   My neighbour Eli Arkin took these photos in January.  You can see a few buildings in Tuktoyaktuk, including the red “Stanton’s” grocery store. It’s about a two-hour drive from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk by ice road. 

 It’s bright around 11pm now, so the northern lights aren’t as visible. End of the season!

  

     Drum dancing is quite a spectacle. It’s nice to see elders and young people dancing together!Here is a link to an article I wrote about drum dancers, back in the News/North days.  (I especially like the very last picture, which shows Abel Tingmiak with a young Jeremy Allen, who is probably the most photographed boy in Inuvik!)  

 This hairstyle is common for babies in the north.It’s just a ponytail worn on top!

 This weekend marks the 51st annual Muskrat Jamboree in Inuvik. There was a drum dance last night and there will be plenty of games throughout the weekend.Here is the opening ceremony, where the cake was cut by guests of honour Mary Evik Ruben and Victor Allen. (I believe the cake was made by young people at the Youth Centre.) 

Foxes have been leaving their light footsteps everywhere in the community.  Thanks to Ashli for this photo!