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Igloolik 2010-Initiation camp

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Igloolik 2010 Initiation CampFour years after the invitation of QIA the Arctic Wind Riders are back this time with a whole equipment kit for the community to really start a ...

Tuesday, 4 May 2010 | Comments

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Kuujjuaq AWR Championship 2010

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This past weekend ended the third edition of the Arctic Wind Riders' Championship. 10 riders from 5 communities; Resolute, Pond Inlet, Pangnirtung Kangirsuk and Kuujjuaq participatent to the tournament. ...

Thursday, 8 April 2010 | Comments

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Jump session pendant le Festi-Vent de Sa

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Jump session au Festi-Vent sur Glace de Saint-Placide   Pour terminer la saison hivernale! Petite démonstration de sauts en Paraskidans le cadre du Festi-Vent sur glace de Saint Placidepar : Didier ...

Wednesday, 10 March 2010 | Comments

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Nunavik Paraski Championship in Kuujjuaq

Nunavik Paraski ChampionshipKuujjuaq March 29 - April 5th 2010ParticipantsLocal Paraski Clubs from Nunavik and Nunavut communities are invited to participate to the race and workshopsAge 14+ Max four ...

Friday, 5 March 2010 | Comments

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Festi-Vent sur Glace de Saint-Placide le

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Festi-Vent sur Glace de Saint-Placide les 20-21 février  Venez vivre le vent d'hiver avec nous! Franc-Ouest organise plusieurs activités: tracé en triangle, slalom.Défi Paraski:  Jean-François Breau, Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge et Mirianne ...

Monday, 15 February 2010 | Comments

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Franc-Ouest maintenant sur Arctic Wind R

 Lorsque j’ai découvert le Paraski en 2000, je me suis dis que c’était si simple et facile qu'on pouvait le considérer comme un vélo des neiges et que tous les ...

Saturday, 13 February 2010 | Comments

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Festi-Vent

Festi-Vent sur Glace de Saint-Placide les 20-21 févrierVenez vivre le vent d'hiver avec nous! Franc-Ouest organise plusieurs activités: tracé en triangle, slalom.Défi Paraski: Jean-François Breau, Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge et Mirianne Brûlé. ...

Saturday, 12 December 2009 | Comments

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Sogo Active participant becomes a Olympi

Caleb Little Iqaluit paraski Instructor selected as Olympic Torch Bearer thanks to Sogo Active progfram in ...

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 | Comments

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Iqaluit - BRCC Youth Conference

During the 3 day events held by the BRCC (Baffin Regional Chamber of commerce) Alex Kilabuk from Pangnirtung and Caleb Little from Iqaluit participated in a presentation about entrepreneurship to youth representatives ...

Saturday, 30 May 2009 | Comments

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Qikiqtarjuaq Initiation Camp

Fourth village of the 2009 tour, just coming out of the Chamiponship  we reached Qikiqtarjuaq with a quick stop in Pangnirtung. This tyme Eepa Quaapik from Pangnirtung (who fi...

Thursday, 30 April 2009 | Comments

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Wayne finishes third during Toonik Tyme

April 24, 2009  Wayne Putulik finishes third during during Toonik Tyme race  Wayne Putullik  from Whale Cove shared third place with Minnie Annahatak (Kangirsuk) and Eepa Qa...

Tuesday, 28 April 2009 | Comments

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Daniel Inuarak reaches fastest speed

April 24, 2009  Daniel Inuarak reaches fastest speed during Toonik Tyme race  Danieli Inuaraq from Pond Inlet shared first place with Georges Pilurtut from Kangirsuk during the Speed Runs held during AWR ...

Monday, 27 April 2009 | Comments

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Kangiqsujuaq-George-AWR-C2009

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George Pillurtuut, 1st in speed run event.April 2009, Arrived a day late at the Arctic Wind Riders 2009 Championship, Geoges brough his joy of life to the young croud. Georges, ...

Monday, 27 April 2009 | Comments

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Iqaluit AWR Champonship 2009

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For the second edition of the Arctic Wind Riders' Championship we received the participation of 15 enthusiast young riders from nine (9) northern communities , from Nunavut and Nunavik. During ...

Saturday, 25 April 2009 | Comments

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Pond Inlet 3rd in AWR2009

Danile Inuaraq finishes 1st in sped run and 3rd in long distance during Arctic Wind Riders 2009 Championship. With onlt 3 days of practice Daniel managed to outrace 4 year ...

Saturday, 25 April 2009 | Comments

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Cape Dorset Instructor in Whale Cove

March 27 to April 3, Eze Saggiaq form Cape Dorset is the selected trainee to accompanied program director; Guy Laflamme,  and; Dominik Paulin instructor/cameraman. We had an incredible week in ...

Friday, 27 March 2009 | Comments

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Pond Inlet 2009 Initiation Camp

March 14, 2009 Alex Kilabuk and Eepa Qappik from Pangnirtung are here to participate to this first initiation camp of the season. After presenting some video at t...

Thursday, 19 March 2009 | Comments

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Pangnirtung Instructors in Pond Inlet

March 14, 2009 Alex Kilabuk and Eepa Qappik from Pangnirtung are here to participate to this first initiation camp of the season. After presenting some video at the sc...

Saturday, 14 March 2009 | Comments

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Kimmirut Instructor camp

On our second visit to Kimmirut we have set the week with the objectives to train two instructors and start a local clubs.  Upon arrival, with Peter Qisiiq from Kangiqsujuaq ...

Wednesday, 30 April 2008 | Comments

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Kuujjuaq, Initiation Camp

Finding the right spot on Stewart LakeAs we landed in Kuujjuaq, we could see Stewart Lake - the location that would become our snowpark for this Easter weekend's activities. To ...

Wednesday, 30 April 2008 | Comments

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Pangnirtung Initiation Camp

Initiation & Instructor training Camp.Part 1 Dynamic students, some members of the Arctic Winter Game’s Nunavut Team, as well as some adults, gave it a try in one of the rare ...

Thursday, 24 April 2008 | Comments

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Kangirsuk 2008 Arctic Wind Riders Champi

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Overall Results 05-05-2008It’ on a beautiful windy day that the 2008 Arctic Wind Riders Championship ended yesterday. Sandy Haukai, Ahoya Nassaq and Jamie Eetook all from Kangirsuk local club won ...

Tuesday, 15 April 2008 | Comments

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Global 101 team in Igloolik

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Concerned by global warming, Celestino as been following the Global 101 team which arrived in town in mid April. Sir Richard Branson, Cheryl Tieg, singer Jewel and a the whole ...

Thursday, 24 May 2007 | Comments

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Kangiqsujuaq Initiation Camp May

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Kangiqsujuaq Initiation Camp, May 2007 Montreal to Kangiqsujuaq, at birds-eye viewWe landed in Kangiqsujuaq late on a Monday afternoon. This time, Marc Henry, a paraski racer and a Hydro-Quebec ...

Monday, 14 May 2007 | Comments

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Iqaluit Initiation Camp 2007

A new logistical challengeDiscovering a new destination is always exciting. Landing in Iqaluit, we discovered the incredible snow and ice park in front of the village, I mean.. town! I ...

Saturday, 28 April 2007 | Comments

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Kimmirut Initiation Camp

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We encountered perfect snow and wind conditions during this week long initiation camp. A number of factors contributed to the success of the Camp including enthusiastic participation from the school's ...

Sunday, 22 April 2007 | Comments

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Kangiqsujuaq Initiation Camp Feb 2007

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Kangiqsujuaq Initiation Camp Feb 2007The ice wallWe landed in Kangiqsujuaq late on a Monday afternoon. This time, Marc Henry, a paraski racer and a Hydro-Quebec worker based in Valleyfield, and ...

Thursday, 1 March 2007 | Comments

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Kangirsuk Club trains Makivik delegates

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In step with its recent ventures in Nunavik, the Local Kangirsuk Kunoki Club took advantage of the Makivik Corporation annual general meeting in Kangirsuk, held from April 4th to the ...

Saturday, 15 April 2006 | Comments

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Kangirsuk Initiaion Camp

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Kangirsuk a Paraski heavenAlex Kudluc, Minnie Annahatak and William Nungak are Nunavik's first paraskiing instructors. Following an eight-day Kunoki training camp, the three residents of Kangirsuk have graduated from beginner ...

Wednesday, 15 March 2006 | Comments

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Igloolik Initiation Camp

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  Igloolik Initiation Camp The Arctic Wind Riders Team were invited to Iglolik during the Baffin Region Youth Comitee (BRYC) annual general meeting thanks to QIA Many meeting's delegates, as well as the ...

Monday, 6 March 2006 | Comments

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Youth Leadership

The Arctic Wind Riders Tour, a youth leadership building experience

In 2009, four (4) young riders had the chance to be part of the Arctic Wind Riders 2009 Tour. During the tour they provided Paraski initiation clinics in two to three communities each, a unique opportunity for them to develop their communication and leadership skills. Selected participants are; Alex Kilabuk & Eepa Qappik from Pangnirtung, Eze Saggiak from Cape Dorset and Philippe Perron from Kuujjuaq.

 

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