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IN PHOTOS: Beluga Jamboree hits the ice

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Tuktoyaktuk celebrated its annual Beluga Jamboree April 19 to 22. Crowds from across the Beaufort Delta travelled to the hamlet for a host of traditional games and modern ones. Winter held onto its cold temperatures to allow everyone a fun winter festival. Photos courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.

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Women’s harpoon winner Lisa Loreen focuses on her aim during the competition. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Darrel “Lugga” Nasogaluak and Josephine Nasogaluak chisel deep into the ice to reach first place. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Jemra Gruben races with her six-dog team. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Men’s open cross-country winner Isaac Lennie turns a sharp corner. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Youth traditional dress winner Dmitri Gruben shows off his furs. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Adult traditional dress winner Deanna McPherson shows off her traditional jacket. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Courtney Keevik and Jocelyn Noksana jostle each other during the rope wrestling tournament. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Courtney Charlie hoists the flag as the crowd hoists her. Photo courtesy Inuvialuit Regional Corporation


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