On the Way" --- Transportation in the Far North, Arctic version. Most Inuit use snowmobiles today, but "dog powered" sleds are still used for sport and long distance races. |
The Mackenzie River Delta near Aklavik, NWT, Diocese of The Arctic. Each day millions of gallons of fresh water flow north into the Arctic Ocean via the Mackenzie River, the 2nd largest river in North America. Access to the All Saints' Church, Aklavik, is by iceroad in winter, or plane. Check out the website for All Saints' Aklavik, a
church of the diocese which is close to this picture. www.arcticnet.org/~aklavik |
Sunset over Yellowknife |
The Dempster Highway, from the Alaska Highway to Inuvik, NWT |
Tuktoyatuk on the edge of the Arctic Ocean, location of one of the Churches of the Diocese of the Arctic.
See the church's website at: www.arcticnet.org/~tuk |
Christmas Lights in Yellowknife, NWT. Note the Cross and Star of Bethlehem |
Executive Meeting September 2007 - (5 pictures following) |
Meeting in progress, we hope. Are they deep in concentration or contemplation? |
Music in progress. Note the violin, accordian (played by Bishop Andrew), and guitar. Making a Joyful Noise unto the Lord. |
 Bart Hardtop |
Bishop Andrew Atagotaaluk provides music for the singing. |
Executive Archdeacon of Athabasca is the devotional leader for the meeting. |
Ordination of Georgina Baldwin to the Priesthood - Advent 1 - December 2, 2007 |
The Laying on of Hands by Bishop Larry Robertson, Rev. David Parsons and Rev. Susan Oliver |
Front: Rev. Hannah Alexie, Bishop Robertson, Rev. Baldwin, Mrs Roxanne Blake
Middle Mrs. Sarah Irish, Mrs. Jeannie Snowshoe, Mrs. Verna Firth, Rev. Oliver
Back: Rev. Parsons Mrs Sarah |
Con-celebrating at the Holy Communion |
Rev. Oliver (preacher) presents the Rev. Georgina Baldwin with symbols of her ministry |
 Signing of the Declarations |
Presentation of the Chalice and Paten and the Holy Scriptures
The chalice and paten where used in the ministry of the lasst Gwichin Priest - The Rev. James Edward Sittichinli 47 years ago. |
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