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Qikiqtarjuaq youth complete journey of a lifetime through Aksayuk Pass

Six Qikiqtarjuaq youth, accompanied by three instructors, hiked the 97-km Aksayuk Pass in Auyuittuq National Park last month, departing their home community Aug. 10. Instructor Celine Jaccard tells the tale. The team: Celine Jaccard, Adam Aliqatuqtuq and Alex Kilabuk accompanied Alanna Qyiuqtaq, Jane Aliqatuqtuq, Annie Kilabuk, Jacob Qappik, Jerry Nookiguak and Tom Kooneeliusie. The preparation: […]