The 25th annual Nunavut Day is being celebrated Tuesday with events planned across Nunavut to mark the day. Here is a selection of activities people can take part in. Arctic Bay is hosting a barbecue as well as offering games and prizes near the community hall, according to a representative from the hamlet office.
In Igloolik, the local alcohol education committee is organizing a breakfast from 11 a.m. to 3 p.
m. After that, there are outdoor games from 1 to 6 p.m.
followed by indoor games from 6 p.m. onward.
A barbecue is also planned for the hamlet at 6 p.m. All events will be either inside or outside the community hall, said Qumangaapik Arnatsiaq, the hamlet’s recreation co-ordinator.
Rankin Inlet is planning to celebrate Nunavut Day at the AEM Arena from noon to 4 p.m. with a barbecue, kids’ activities and a live performance.
There will also be giveaways and prizes, according to a post on the community’s Facebook page. Cambridge Bay’s celebrations kick off at 1 p.m.
at Municipal Heritage Park and run until 5 p.m. There will be lots of food including hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, juice and fruit.
As well, the hamlet is planning giveaways and prizes, according to a post on the community’s Facebook page. The Hamlet of Kinngait will start its celebration by setting aside time just for elders on Tuesday. An elders’ community feast is scheduled from 10:30 until 11:30 a.
m., where Arctic char and other country food will be served. Door prizes will also be given out from.