Whale Cove Paraski Initiation Camp

Today, in sunny but -45o, with snow mobile and komatik and Niko twin dogteam sleed, we go wind-seeking 40km Est of Pond Inlet to find the wind in the narrower channel between Bylot Island just after Mont Herodier. Niko Inuarak and his brother Daniel are quicly getting familiar with the kites with the help of Eepa Qappik and Alex Killabuk both from Pangnirtung.

À 35 KM au sud de Grise Fiord sur Jones Sounds, accompagné de Alex Kilabuk de Pangnirtung, les jeunes de la communauté s'nititient au Paraski.

A short clip on an exciting Paraski initiation camp in Igloolik with great participation from enthusiast’s students. This program was successful thanks to the dynamic recreation coordinator, local teachers support and involvement, and participating Instructors Eepa Qappik from Pangnirtung and Caleb Little from Iqaluit.

Synopsis: The Arctic Wind Riders Team introduces youth and family members alike into Paraski in the Northern Community of Whale Cove

Filmmaker: Kunoki Production

Contact: gl@kunoki.ca

Producer: Guy Laflamme

Year of Production: 2009

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Country: Canada