On Saturday April 21
st the Screaming Gang joined
by a couple of friends from Mitchell District High School and two more from
Stratford Central began a six flight, 15 hour trek to Cape Dorset, Nunavut. From
London to
Toronto to
Winnipeg to
Rankin Inlet to C
hesterfield Inlet to
Coral Harbour to
Cape Dorset we
experienced many a take-off and landing, giving those new to flying their wings
in one day.
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@paulfink for more info on the trip, links to articles on the trip and details on our upcoming adventures.
Below is a collection of photos shot by our traveling
shutterbugs Ryan Butler and Jolene Steele accompanied by captions to enhance
their incredible images. Enjoy!
Our Photographers
Behind the camera capturing the special moments for everyone to share.
They deserve acknowledgment.
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| Ryan Butler |
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| Jolene Steele and a new friend from Cape Dorset |
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Cape Dorset, 2012
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Robyn after six flights - we've arrived!
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A bit of a language barrier - Inuktitut
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Wintery walk through town.
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Cape Dorset on a sunny day - and full of snow.
Jared at the only restaurant in Cape Dorset.
The menu with prices.
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A welcoming bowl of Walrus Stew to warm our bellies and challenge a few.
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The whole gang - Stratford students and their Cape Dorset twins.
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Igloo building with elders.
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The igloo master M. Jaw.
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Ryan and the igloo builder M. Jaw. The gun is protect us against polar bears and wolves.
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Melissa in the igloo.
Arctic Char ice fishing on Fish Lake - Baffin Island, Nunavut
Transport back from the igloo building and fishing in a Qamutiq.
A homemade sled dragged behind a skidoo.
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Climbing the mountain in blizzard like winds.
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The brave and foolish at the highest point we reached. Frozen and exhausted.
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The beautiful ice flow.
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The ice flow adventurers hiding from the -30 plus temperature.
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Community Feast - frozen caribou and Arctic char.
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The feast continues.
A video of a potion of the community feast.
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| Throat singing with Geena and a friend. |
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Tom attempting some traditional games.
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Cooking with Cape Dorset kids.
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Potato latkes with poached eggs.
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Mission accomplished - Chef training part one complete.
The first side of the exchange is over. Our new friends arrive on May 5th for a week of fun Stratford style. More photos, video and words will follow on this blog.
Another amazing Screaming Avocado adventure above the Arctic Circle!! Mmmmm... walrus stew! Love the pics of the kids cooking! Looking forward to meeting some of the Cape Dorseters when they come to Stratford!
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