Comedian “Uncle Deadly” Conway Kootenay had a busy week, first performing at the Gwich’in Tribal Council’s annual general meeting, Aug. 16 to 18, then doing a show in Tuktoyaktuk the next night before hosting all three days of the Inuvik Fiddle and Flow Festival. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoAnna Buckle kicks off the budding artists portion of the talent show. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoGabrielle McLeod sings a song while Doris Rogers plays backup. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoFlorence Nasogaluak sings an Adele classic for the crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoCynthia Tetlitchi was the winner of the budding artists portion of the contest. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoColton Gordon-Ruben rips into the Midnight Special to kick off the main drag of the Inuvik Fiddle and Flow talent show. Three days of jigs, reels and good times kept Chief Jim Koe park bustling from Aug. 19 to 21, bringing out the deadliest talent in the Beaufort Delta. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoShannon Furlong performs for the crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoTrenyce Voudrach sings ‘Bad Timing’ by Blue Rodeo, which was enough to win her the top prize of the general entry category in the first ‘Deadly in the Delta’ talent show. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoJoe Nilgak sings a country classic for the eager crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoKatrina Semple sings a tune with the musical accompaniment of John Semple. Eric Bowling/ NNSL photoMargaret Thrasher sings Old Time Rock ‘n Roll for the crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoBrandon Andre closes off the first set of performers with a country twang. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoJoseph Furlong opens the second set of performers. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoRichard Ruben Sr. recited a tune in his mother tongue, which was a hit for the crowd. He was one of two performers to tie for second place. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoJohn Semple sings a classic country piece for the crowd. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoDoris Rogers sings a song while Conway Kootenay watches on.Jason Nasogaluak sings a fan favourite. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoAiden Andre performs for the crowd. He was one of two performers who tied for second place. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoBrayden John channels Johnny Cash while donning all black. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoPatrick Wolki closes off the show with a tune. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoErwin Elias is joined by Wesley Hardisty on fiddle and Eric Andre on bass during the second day of the Fiddle and Flow festival. Eric Bowling/NNSL photoWesley Hardisty flew up from Yellowknife to dazzle the crowd with his bow skills. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo
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