New years

greetings going out to all Inuvialuit, hope each and every one of you enjoyed the holidays. May 2006 bring great prosperity and peace to you and your family.

Ulukhaktok news, firstly we would like to congratulate Stephan & Celine on their baby girl-she was the first 2006 baby for Ulukhaktok; and we cannot forget to congratulate big brother Wyatte.

Congratulations also to Darlene and Chris Gregorcic on their baby boy and to big sisters Tiffani and Isabella.

The holidays in Ulukhaktok were festive and peaceful despite the windy days. The Recreation department, the other organizations and the many volunteers did an amazing job this season during the games and dancing. I hear the elders games as usual were a big hit. In saying that, a big koana to Larry Olifie for his tireless work driving the bus every night, and our Recreation Coordinator Sadie Joss, her hard work and commitment is very much appreciated.

Although I didn’t get to make it to the first ever Hockey Day in Ulukhaktok that the HKE teachers and staff held, I heard that it was a huge hit with many people attending and taking part in the event. I did however attend the second one that was held a couple weeks later and that was fun also. Those kids sure can

Koanapiakuhi, Janet Kanayok