Arctic Winter Games

2022 Arctic Winter Games postponed due to COVID-19

The Arctic Winter Games announced it would be postponing the 2022 event as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 games were set to be held in Wood Buffalo, Alta. from Mar. 6-12. But after discussions with the host society, the municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Government of…


Arctic Winter Games cancelled due to coronavirus

This year’s Arctic Winter Games have been cancelled due to ongoing concerns over coronavirus. The Whitehorse 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, Government of Yukon, City of Whitehorse and Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a joint statement announcing the cancellation on Saturday. “It has been determined that cancelling…


A new record for knuckle hop set in Inuvik

A new record for knuckle hop was set in Inuvik this weekend at the Arctic Winter Games Trials. Chris Stripdonk from Fort Simpson, had an incredible run as he completed an entire lap around the East Three school gymnasium. The knuckle hop is one of the Inuit Arctic Winter Games…