Kiliii Yuyan Photographer

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Left: Emaanooraq Nathansen cinches the oily sleeves on his sealskin tuiliq, or waterproof kayak parka. The traditional tuiliq is required for the Kayaking Championships, and in this way ensures that the knowledge of traditional garments is not lost.

Right: The tradition of ivory-carving is strong in Greenland. This polar bear head is used as a deck line toggle to hold paddles and harpoons on a kayak's deck.

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