Sports and Recreation

Artic Wind Riders

To promote physical activity and create new opportunities for the youth of the Northern communities.

Ivakkak (Inuit Dog Race)

The Ivakkak race celebrates Inuit culture, promotes the traditional way of dogsledding and the return of pure-bred Inuit Husky dogs in Nunavik.

Kugluktuk Grizzlies

The Kugluktuk Grizzlies are part of a not for profit, stay in school organization that uses sport and recreation opportunities as an incentives for staying in school, and making healthy lifestyle choices.

Recreation and Community Services Department

Sport organizations, cultural groups, businesses, not-for-profit societies and service clubs work closely with the Department to ensure that the recreational needs of the community are met.

Source: City of Iqaluit

Sport and Recreation

Sport Nunavut is responsible for the promotion and development of amateur sport in Nunavut by delivering programs and services for the development of athletes, coaches, and officials in Nunavut.

Source: Government of Nunavut; Culture, Language, Elders and Youth

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