Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean visited Inuvik in April 2008. Here she discusses her participation in the "blanket toss" alongside elder Abel Tingmiak.
Sound is from CBC Radio One show "Northwind," interview by Wanda McLeod.
As you can see, she reflects on the symbolism and deeper meanings of her actions.
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