The Gwich’in Cup Hockey Tournament is a multi-day youth hockey event held each March at Inuvik’s Midnight Sun Complex, known for its inclusive draft format and emphasis on Gwich’in values.
Organizer: Gwich'in Tribal Council
Date & Time: March 18th to 22nd, 2026
Celebrate the end of the growing season at the Inuvik Community Greenhouse with a friendly mid-September gathering that often includes hands-on harvest activities like digging up potatoes.
Organizer: Inuvik Community Greenhouse
Date & Time: September 2026
Observed on September 30 in Inuvik, this day honours residential school survivors and those who never returned, with community-led events such as walks, sewing, and healing circles.
Organizer: East Three Secondary School / Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Date & Time: September 30, 2026
A first-weekend-in-August music festival at Midway Lake near Fort McPherson, featuring live performances, dancing, and a welcoming camp-style gathering in the heart of the North.
Organizer: Midway Lake Music Festival Committee
Date & Time: August 2026
A summer music festival in Tuktoyaktuk held in August, bringing people together on the Arctic coast for live performances, dancing, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
A mid-August weekend festival in Inuvik featuring talent shows, regional music showcases, and lively jigging contests that bring the community together.
Organizer: Inuvik Community Events Society
Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Date & Time: August 2026
Traditional Northern Games in Inuvik take place in July, showcasing classic events like high kicks, pulls, and endurance challenges rooted in northern survival skills.
A late May to early June Pride celebration in Inuvik featuring a community parade and supportive events that bring together 2SLGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies from across the region.
Organizer: Beaufort Delta Divisional Education Council
Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
Date & Time: May - June 2026
Experience the Great Northern Arts Festival 2026 in Inuvik. Celebrate Arctic culture with exhibitions, workshops, performances, and Northern Indigenous art.
Organizer: GNAF
Location: Inuvik, NT
Date & Time: June 11th to 17th, 2024
