How the community of Ulukhaktok celebrated Western Arctic Oceans Day

The coastal hamlet ofUlukhaktok, N.W.T., celebrated Western Arctic Oceans Day this week.

On Wednesday, about 150 went to the events, which included a parade, games, music, andof course, food.

The event is hosted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, the hamlet of Ulukhaktok, theUlukhaktok Community Corporation and the Olokhaktomiut Hunters and Trappers Committee.

The Ulukhaktokdrummers and dancers performed before everyone enjoyed a feast,including bannock and a special cake.

There was also a banner decorated by the hamlet's young people.

The hamlet, which has a population of about 400 people,is located on Victoria Island.

At the end of the day, the rain pushed people inside to the community hall, where they ended the day with drum dancing.