Sunrise Festival

January 6-8 2023 - Celebrate the new year and the return of the sun after nearly a month of darkness. SHARE your photos with us by using #InuvikSunFest.

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#inuviksunfest our 2023 event is the weekend of January 6-8! Tell all your friends to come home for a party like no other!

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#NewProfilePic save the date ! Jan 6-8 2023!

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The Sunrise Festival was 2 months ago but we are still thinking about the energy and passion for culture that Theland Kicknosway brought with him to Inuvik and highlighted in his Traditional Hoop Dancing.

📷 Weronika Murray

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We are still experiencing cold weather here in Inuvik, let's hope next Winter is a little warmer for more outdoor activities.

📷 Weronika Murray

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The 2020 Sunrise Festival is coming to a close, don't miss our final event of the year and join us for the Dreamworks Abominable.

We will be serving FREE hot chocolate and popcorn at the Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex. Doors open at 3pm, the film starts at 3:30pm.

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Think you have what it takes to be the a Sunrise Festival Football Champion. You have a chance to play for prizes with the @EdmontonEsks down at the @northwestel Ice Village in Chief Jim Koe Park from 2pm to 3pm.

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We are back at the @northwestel Ice Village at Chief Jim Koe Park for more family fun. There will be more Ice Skating, Sliding Hill, Parks Canada NWT and Arctic Adventure Tours will be offering FREE Dog Sled rides for children.

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Today is the final day of the 2020 Sunrise Festival, so we're heading out early for a Self Guided Snow Yoga session from 12pm to 1pm at the @northwestel Ice village at Chief Jim Koe Park.

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If you missed the Arctic Market yesterday, you can still get yourself a some delicious baked goods or crafts today from 10am to 2pm at the Community Hall, Midnight Sun Complex.

The Parks Canada NWT Mitt Making Workshop continues today, so don't forget to finish sewing your mitts

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The Sunrise Festival is hosting a special film screening of Red Snow, followed by a Q&A with the cast member. Doors open at 8pm and the film starts at 8:30pm.

*Mature Content: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Don't forget, the Giant Bonfire and Fireworks will take place down at Frozen Twin Lakes starting at 6pm.

Wrap up warm and grab yourself a hot drink ready for the big show. We will see you down on the ice!

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Snow Carving is about to take place at the @northwestel Ice Village. You can learn from Joe Nasogaluak himself and create your own group designs.

We have limited snow blocks, so get there early with your team to secure your snow block to carve.

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Who's ready to head outside, all our outdoor activities are about to get underway at the @northwestel Ice Village at Chief Jim Koe Park. We have Ice Skating, the famous Sliding Hill, Food Tents, Parks Canada NWT, Snow Carving and more.

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The Arctic Market is on now, head to the Midnight Sun Complex and pick up a sweet treat.

If you would prefer to spend your morning indoors you can also take part in the Parks Canada NWT Mitt Making Workshop or try the Lantern Workshop hosted by Children First Society.

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Good Morning Inuvik, kick start your morning with a FREE hot pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion from 10am to 2pm.

A big thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for preparing such a wonderful breakfast. Food & cash donations for the food bank are welcomed.

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The events are about to get underway in just a few hours. We have an action packed evening with our Taste of Inuvik & Cultural Performances at East Three School, Skating at the Roy 'Sugloo' Arena & last but not least our Signature Concert at Our Lady of Victory Igloo Church.

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Snow Yoga is back for 2020!

Head to the @northwestel Ice village at Chief Jim Koe Park from 12pm to 1pm and enjoy a Self Guided Yoga Session. Relax, unwind and take in the fresh cool air.

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On Saturday 4 January head to the Community Lounge on the second floor of the Midnight Sun Complex for a Lantern Making Workshop with Children First from 10am to 2pm.

Thank you to @NTPC_News for sponsoring our sunrise workshops.

*Limited Capacity. First come, first served.

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Arctic Adventure Tours will be back at the 2020 Sunrise Festival. Join Arctic Adventure Tours at the @northwestel Ice Village on Sunday 5 January where they will be offering a meet and greet with the Husky Pups and FREE Dog Sled rides for Children.

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Don't miss the Special Screening of @redsnowfilm followed by a Q&A with the cast members at the Sunrise Festival on Saturday 4 January at 8:30pm at the Midnight Sun Complex.

*Mature Content: Children must be accompanied by an adult.