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Iqaluit Fiddlers perform in the crowd-favourite annual 2019 Community Christmas Concert co-hosted by the Inuksuk High School and The Iqaluit Music Society. Front Row (L to R): Arielle Allain, Amaija Healey-Akearok, Alexa Senkow, Brian Harris-Galia. Second Row (L to R): Brogan Savard, Nuatii Paterson, Jonah Laird, Malaya Kennedy. Third Row (L to R): Tamuda Chakonza, Soleil Duval, Liam Joanasie-Nuyalia, Lesedi Kabelo, Ariana Atienza. © Mathew Nuqingaq
Iqaluit Music Society celebrates 25 years By Darlene Nuqingaq One never realizes the lasting impact of a kind word of reference, an offer of support, or even a music lesson until reflection years later. This year marks a special anniversary for me: 50 years ago, at the age of eight, I received my first violin lesson as part of the Halifax City’s Public Schools’ Music Program. I grew up in Halifax. I moved to Kimmirut, Nunavut, in August 1987, and then to Iqaluit in 1990 to teach elementary school. Music has always been an integral part of my classroom program. I have now lived and taught in NWT (then) and Nunavut (now) for 33 years. Twenty-five years ago, The Iqaluit Fiddle Club was formed, and this past summer, The Iqaluit Music Society held its 25th Annual Summer Music Camp! I fondly remember the thrill of being able to make my violin sing, every time I witness a similar sense of pride in the eyes of our beginner fiddlers. N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 | 0 6 A B O V E & B E Y O N D — C A N A D A’ S A R C T I C J O U R N A L
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