Large crowds and smiling faces were everywhere to be seen in Baker Lake from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, as the community hosted its annual Festival by the Lake celebration.

The 2025 festival is being hailed by some as one of the best annual festivals ever in the community.

This year's gathering was particularly strong in the performers category, with many festival-goers singing the praises of the on-stage talents.

Community wellness co-ordinator Karen Yip said this year the community celebrated the Grade 12 graduates from Jonah Amitnaaq Secondary School as part of the festival.

She said the festival's entertainers and attractions included Aavsia, Agaaqtoq, Angotitok Band, Mr. Circus, Rosalie Pissuk, Rosalie (Glitterbug) Lazar, Jacob Okatsiak, Casey's Square Dance Band, bouncy slides and obsta

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