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Morning stillness
Waking up to a new day in Kangirsuk.
Music: Bensound
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Music: Bensound
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60°North
Kangirsuk is a community of about 600 people located about 60°N; above the tree line.
Kangirsuk map
The community is divided into two parts, separated by a body of water.
Frozen ice
The ice water separating the two parts of town.
King Air flight
We rode on a 10-seater plane from Kuujjuaq there. Some people saw the Northern Lights but my window was blacked out and I was unable to.
Driving to the airport
The drive to the airport from the Northern Store took all but 2 minutes.
Lunchtime view
Stopping for this view during lunch hour.
School
The local school in Kangirsuk.
Rescue sled
One way to get to the clinic.
CLSC
The CLSC (centres locaux de services communautaires) serving the whole community.
Cloudy skies
A storm is brewing that would bring a blizzard for the next 3 days.
Sewage truck
This is how fresh water is delivered and sewage is take out.
Leah Kudluk
Sharing hymns with Alyse.
Jaaka Kudluk
Showing off his family to Dr James Morse.
Airport at sunset 3:10pm
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