Let the Spirit of the Arctic inspire you to try winter in Nunavut! ❄️ Give cold weather camping and hiking a try. With the proper gear it’s more cozy than you think! Try building a fort. Before you know it you’ll be stepping it up a notch by enrolling in a winter outdoors survival course. Inuit guides use the traditional techniques of building an Igluvigaq ᐃᒡᓗᕕᒐᖅ (the original snow shelters/houses) to create safe wind breaks for camps. Just Look Up. Aurora season is here and there are many hot s

Canadian Culture: #40. Nunavut Inuit Throat Singing 🎶 Ever heard music made with two voices at once—without instruments? Welcome to Inuit throat singing! In the Arctic territory of Nunavut, Inuit women perform a centuries-old musical tradition called katajjaq, or throat singing. Two singers stand face-to-face, exchanging rhythmic breaths and deep, resonant sounds that mimic nature—like the wind, waves, or animals. Test time: Nunavut became Canada’s newest territory in what year? A) 1982 ❄️ B) 1

Culture is everywhere at the AWG! This is a pop-up performance of throat singing and drum dancing. The cultural delegation from Nunavut is shining bright and bringing joy to the games. They will be performing throughout the week. Video: Natalie Pressman/CBC | CBC North