Ivakkak 2023 Prizes and Awards

The Ivakkak 2023 Prizes and Awards are as follows.

Gold Position

Musher Willie Cain Jr. and Partner Itsaja Arnaituk

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $20,000
    • FCNQ Certificate Value – $8,000
    • Canadian North Passes
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $7,500
    • FCNQ Certificate Value – $4,000
    • Canadian North Passes

Total Gold Purse value of – $47,500


Silver Position

Musher Carlos Surusilak and Partner Paul Amarualik

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $17,500
    • Air Inuit Passes
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $7,500
    • Air Inuit Passes

Total Silver Purse value of – $32,000


Bronze Position
Musher Aloupa Kauki and Partner Sheldon Whitley/Singarti Makiuk

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $15,000
    • Canadian North Passes
    • KMHB Tent
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $5,500
    • Canadian North Passes
    • KMHB Cash Prize – $500

Total Bronze Purse value of – $28,500


4th Place
Ken Labbe | Andrew Gordon

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $12,500
    • Canadian North Passes
    • KMHB Tent
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $4,500
    • Canadian North Passes
    • KMHB Cash Prize – $500

Total Purse value of – $27,000


5th Place
Charlie Angnatuk | Johnny Kritik

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $10,000
    • KMHB Tent
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $3,500
    • KMHB Cash Prize – $300

Total Purse value of – $15,300


6th Place
Saanti Jaaka | Paulie Kiatainak

  • Musher
    • Cash Prize – $7,500
    • KMHB Tent
  • Partner
    • Cash Prize – $2,500
    • KMHB Cash Prize – $200

Total Purse value of – $11,700


Special Awards

  • Rookie of the Year Award: – Charlie Angnatuk and Johnny Kritik – 1 Pair Air Inuit ticket + plaque
  • Sportsmanship Award – Saanti Jaaka Paulie Kiatainak – x 2 Pairs Team Canadian North ticket with $1,000 + plaque
  • Traditional Showcase Award: Charlie Angnatuk and Johnny Kritik – Avataq: Team that is most traditionally dressed ($500.00 each) | 1 Pair Air Inuit ticket + Plaque

Ivakkak 2023 Prizes and Awards

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