250th Anniversary

Plans for the 250th Anniversary Celebrations for Nain is in the works.

Harry Dicker is the Community Economic Development Officer for the Nain Inuit Community Government and he is the main organizer for the Anniversary events.

Dicker says that celebrations will be held from August 13th to the 15th.

So far they have confirmed a community breakfast that will be sponsored by SmartIce.

A parade around the community

A community feast is being sponsored by the Ulapitsaijet Committee.

A slide show of pictures will be shown about the history of Nain.

Demonstrations of Inuit games.

Dr. Tom Gordon is a professor for the Emeritus School of Music with Memorial University, who will be in Nain for organist and pianist training and they will be performing for the 250th anniversary.

The Nain Moravian Church will have their regular church service on Sunday and the Nain choir will be performing.

A fireworks display is also planned if the fireworks arrive in time for the celebrations.

There will also be door prizes sponsored by SmartIce.

Dicker is also looking for musicians, so if you are interested in performing please contact Harry and volunteers are needed for the events, and if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Harry Dicker at the NICG Office at 922 2842.