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Erin Felix shows off her traditional outfit outside Kitti Hall on June 5, 2026. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Erin Felix shows off her traditional outfit outside Kitti Hall on June 5, 2026. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio

In pictures: Tuktoyaktuk celebrates Inuvialuit Day 2026

Residents of Tuktoyaktuk gathered at Kitti Hall on June 5 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Inuvialuit Day. 

In the Beaufort Delta, June 5 marks the signing of the the region’s final land claims agreement in 1984.

To mark the occasion, the hamlet hosted activities throughout the day including bannock making, bird calling and traditional dress competitions.

Drumming and dancing as part of Tuktoyaktuk's Inuvialuit Day celebrations. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Drumming and dancing as part of Tuktoyaktuk's Inuvialuit Day celebrations. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Drumming and dancing as part of Tuktoyaktuk’s Inuvialuit Day celebrations. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio

Plenty of country food and snacks were served.

The evening wrapped up with a drum dance featuring local drummers and dancers, followed by foot races and a harpoon toss to conclude the celebrations.

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Here are some of our photos from the day.

Betty Cockney takes part in the bird calling competition in the youth category. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Betty Cockney takes part in the bird calling competition in the youth category. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Brenda Wolki takes part in the harpoon toss as part of Inuvialuit Day celebrations in Tuktoyaktuk on June 5, 2026. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Brenda Wolki takes part in the harpoon toss as part of Inuvialuit Day celebrations in Tuktoyaktuk on June 5, 2026. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Diandra Raddi-Kuiksak helps her son Trent Wolki do up the kamiks that belonged to his grandfather ahead of the drum dance. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Diandra Raddi-Kuiksak helps her son Trent Wolki do up the kamiks that belonged to his grandfather ahead of the drum dance. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Drumming and dancing as part of Tuktoyaktuk's Inuvialuit Day celebrations. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Drumming and dancing as part of Tuktoyaktuk’s Inuvialuit Day celebrations. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Residents take part in the bannock making competition outside Kitti Hall. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio
Residents take part in the bannock making competition outside Kitti Hall. Cody Punter/Cabin Radio