The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race is delayed until Tuesday March 28, 2017 Umiujaq, QC, March 26, 2017 – All thirteen teams have arrived in Umiujaq with 153 dogs in total for the Ivakkak 2017 race that begins in Umiujaq…
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race is delayed until Tuesday March 28, 2017 Umiujaq, QC, March 26, 2017 – All thirteen teams have arrived in Umiujaq with 153 dogs in total for the Ivakkak 2017 race that begins in Umiujaq…
Teams: All good come your way on your journey. Nakurmiik, Pierre for many photos telling about the snow and ice, day and night sky. Always love your photos telling about Inuit huskies moving across the snow and ice.
The final two teams belonging to Aisa Sirusilak and JeanMarie Beaulne from Puvirnituq have arrived in Umiujaq.
Johannie Demers, Veterinarian is with us again this year to treat dogs injuries. Here, checking the legs of George Kauki’s lead dog.
The charter from Kuujjuaq marks the arrival of 2 more teams from Kuujjuaq. Musher George Kauki, and his brother Aloupa Kauki along with Musher Allan Gordon and Partner Johnny Mangi Kooktook are now in Umiujaq and eagerly waiting for race day.
On the road from Umiujaq Airport to the bay, happy musher Willie Cain takes time to run a few of his dogs.
Before the poor weather set in the participants from Tasiujaq were able to make it into Umiujaq. The Mushers from both teams are brother, while the partners are also brothers! Willie Cain’s partner this year will be Putulik Saunders, while…
No, Ivakkak hasn’t started with out you! Puvirnituq is currently hosting their Snow Festival, The community hosts many fun activities like pulling a gas tank behind your snowmobile and trying find the perfect speed where you won’t snap thing string holding…
it is a first time race for some young dogs, may be too young for some !
Dogs were helpfull in logging wood, as depicted in this historical photo from Avataq’archives.
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race begins this month Kuujjuaq, QC, March 9, 2017 – Makivik Corporation is pleased to announce the 2017 annual Nunavik Ivakkak qimutsiq (dog team) race is preparing to begin. This is the 16th annual Ivakkak…
With the race coming to an end the Award ceremony took place at the kuujjuaq forum on the evening of April 12th. To see all the Final standings be sure to check the Finish Line Final Results from this page.
From Nuluartalik to Aupaluk: Ivakkak did not race due to weather conditions. Ivakkak 2016 aimed to get to Aupaluk safely as the weather was worsening. Camp supplies were not sufficient for the three days of forecasted storms. It was decided…
Good mushing to all the 2016 participants. I am proud of all of you for continuing to use our ancestors winter travelling methods. See you soon!
Sometimes, when dogs are attached with their teams, they can succeed to detach themselves from their rope.
Meet our veterinarian Johannie Demers, M.V. is very happy to be back in the North.
