Our veterinarian Johannie Demers M.V.
Meet our veterinarian Johannie Demers, M.V. is very happy to be back in the North.
Update: Day 3 of the Ivakkak Trail
Today the Ivakkak racers travelled about 40 KM. In Kangirsuk for the start of the race, elder Susie Taqulik prayed for their safety and a hymn was sung by Peter Nassak. Jonathan Epoo, the coordinator had this to say, “Kangirsuk…
Our vet’s TLC for the dogs
Allen Gordon’s dog gets a proper treatment from our vet Johannie Demers, M.V.
Manicure for dog
Cutting fingernails and trimming the fur of dogs’ paw is part of routine manicure, this one by Junior Tukiapik
Day 2 The trail to Kangirsuk
The Ivakkak racers left Aariak for their second day of racing at 10 a.m. this morning and travelled a total of 42 KM to Kangirsuk. The community of Kangirsuk was very excited for their arrival. The community made tea and…
The 2016 Ivakkak racers are now blazing this year’s trail
Quaqtaq, March 31, 2016 – at 9:30 a.m. the first of twelve dog teams crossed the Ivakkak starting point. The community was present at the bay of Quaqtaq to help support and cheer on the teams vying for the win.…
from the Avataq Archives: IND-MCL-045
Credit: Corporal C.K. McLean fonds/Avataq Cultural Institute/MCL-045
Location: Quaqtaq
Photographer: E Charles McLean
Credit: Corporal C.K. McLean fonds/Avataq Cultural Institute/MCL-045
On the trail to Quaqtaq
We went through Tasiujaq where some of the Officials and Support crew joined us on the trail.
Preparing for a race
Thank to Avataq Cultural Institute who were able to find some historical photograph of the dogs in the community.
The Legacy of Harry Okpik
Harry Okpik who participates in the grueling 600 km. Ivakkak dogsled race across Nunavik.
Many thanks
I want to take the time to thank a couple of persons or organizations that made this unique adventure possible. Many thanks to: – Makivik who invited me for a fifth year in a row to be the race veterinarian;…
The Ivakkak awards ceremony
The Ivakkak awards ceremony was held today in Puvirnituq at the community gymnasium with between 400-500 community members present. The awards ceremony was broadcasted live on TNI. Juani Beaulne, the Ivakkak coordinator, was the master of ceremonies. The top three…
The mushers will arrive in Puvirnituq Today !
The mushers arrive today and everyone is welcome to participate in the last days of the Snow Festival
Ivakkak 2015 – Day 7 Race Results
The Ivakkak dog team racers travelled 84KM today. It was cold and foggy, with some blue sky in the afternoon. The trail allowed for a quick trip, mostly on the land, with lots of detours and curves to avoid rocky mounds. A…
Secrets from a head cam
no trail, no other mushers, no support crew – all alone in Hudson Bay !
Ivakkak 2015 – Day 6 Race Results
The Ivakkak dog team racers left Inukjuak at 10am today. There was a lively crowd there to support them as they left for their 77KM journey today. They travelled on land and went over some lakes. Allen Gordon could not continue the race…