The Games are on! Yukon, N.W.T. and Nunavut athletes in Alaska for Arctic Winter Games 2024
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Athletes from across Canada's North are in Mat-Su Valley, Alaska, this week to compete in the Arctic Winter Games.
The event began Sunday afternoon with opening ceremonies, where teams were welcomed to the region.
CBC North is in Alaska to cover the games this week. Follow our live updates from Sunday's event, curated by Sarah Krymalowski.
6:10 p.m. MT: Team Alaska, this year's host team, at the opening ceremonies.
6:00 p.m. MT: The AWG 2024 Opening Ceremonies have officially started! Watch the livestream here on CBC's page by pressing play on the video at the top of the story.
5:55 p.m. MT: And from Peter Sheldon, a picture of some of the mascots in their full costumes.
5:49 p.m. MT: From Jackie McKay, a a photo of some Arctic Winter Games opening ceremony mascots.
5:41 p.m. MT: From Peter Sheldon: Team Nunavik chanting above the crowd at the athletes stage in advance of opening ceremonies.
5:34 p.m. MT: From Virginie Ann: Canada's Governor General Mary Simon greets Yukon Commissioner Adeline Webber and Nunavut Commissioner Eva Aariak before taking on the stage at the opening ceremony.
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