by George Paul, prgeorge@eskasoni.ca

2016 Mkumi’knipuk 20 years and older Queen went to Audrey Ann Francis and Elder Queen went to Josephine Paul.

2016 Mkumi’knipuk 20 years and older Queen went to Audrey Ann Francis and Elder Queen went to Josephine Paul.

This year Eskasoni celebrated its 43rd Annual Winter Carnival title Mkumi’knipuk (Frozen Ground) on February 17-21, 2016. This year’s winter carnival held many events from the traditional game of Waltes, to an 80s throwback of Rubix Cube, Eskasoni Idol, and the main show- the princess pageant crowning night.

The Eskasoni Winter Carnival is run by the Winter Carnival Committee and hosted by the Eskasoni Holy Family Parish as part of their main fundraiser to help pay for the expenses of maintaining the church expenses.

Many winter carnival events were cancelled because of the warm weather conditions but most indoor events were held throughout the five day event.

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