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Spence Bay/Taloyoak, Northwest Territories

Taloyoak means "caribou blind," referring to traditionally used stone piles used to corral caribou into hunting range.

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An Arctic raven landing on a grave cross. (Photo by A. Balsom)

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A siksik investigating passers-by. (Photo by A. Balsom)

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A pond pretending to be a road. Thank goodness for All-Terrain Vehicles. (Photo by A. Balsom)

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A trash can in a Spence Bay road. I don't understand it either, folks. (Photo by A. Balsom)