Every December, Meeka Kakudluk looks forward to seeing old friends, eating country food, and square dancing at Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI)'s annual Christmas party.

While it's not the only Christmas party held by an Inuit organization in Ottawa, Kakudluk says it's the biggest, with hundreds of attendees annually.

"It's always the best part of the year," she said, explaining that it evokes memories of a traditional Christmas back home in Nunavut. But this year will be different.

The Ottawa-based organization that supports Inuit in Ontario is moving the party completely online. TI did not respond to CBC News' request for an interview, but explained in a social media post that the decision is meant to make the celebration more inclusive for Inuit who don't live in the city.

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