Inuit iglu true symbol of the North, says Rankin Inlet resident

By Darrell Greer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kivalliq News It was a pleasant day for Mike Shouldice recently, when he and his wife, Monica, visited the large iglu (qaggiq) in Rankin Inlet, sponsored by the Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre. Shouldice said the qaggiq was at least 20-feet wide and fun to visit. He said it was large enough to hold a family group and hosted various activities for people to enjoy. “They had drum dancers, people throat-singing and all sorts of things going on in there,” said Shouldice. “They also had lots of food, such as stew, tea and bannock. It was great. We sat there and yakked with everybody. “As you know, they’ve built those here before but, these days, you do see them less and less.” Shouldice said…

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