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Arctic Winter Games
With events like "knuckle hop", "ear pull" and "sledge jump", the Arctic Winter Games are more than just another international athletic competition. The best of the North compete in ancient native games alongside hockey and curling as part of the biannual event. The Games began in 1970 as a way for folks living north of the 55th parallel to compete on their own turf. It has since evolved into a sporting and cultural extravaganza where throat singers and dog mushers help preserve the distinct northern way of life.
Last updated: May 17, 2012
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Highlights from the 1970 Games.
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Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau kicks off the inaugural Arctic Winter Ga...
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Cal Miller traces the events leading up to the first Arctic Winter Gam...
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Pin trading and flag stealing are popular extracurricular activities.
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Unusual native games draw curious crowds.
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The removal of two traditional Arctic sports draws criticism.
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Native artists, dancers and singers preserve the distinct culture of t...
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Young musicians blend traditional throat singing with other musical st...
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Canada's newest territory on the legacy of the Arctic Winter Games.
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With events like "knuckle hop", "ear pull" and "sledge jump", the Arct...