On our way to Tuktoyatuk my colleague Phoebe told us about an arctic legend that has been circulating in the high arctic communities – the “Little People” (Ircinrraaqq). Locals living in the high arctic claim to see these ‘Little People’ out on the land. Everyone described their size differently. Some said they are so small can fit on one’s hand. They were described to have dark skin, dark hair and dark eyes, and they are very good hunters. They are very shy and often hide from humans.
Some claimed they live on the Smoking Hills (hills in the arctic that constantly emitt smokes of sulphur dioxide) so no one can go near them.
Some people said the “Little People” will help guide lost people or even let them stay at their place overnight. But some people said they are bad and will steal children from home… I guess just like anything in this world, there are the bad and the good ones! Phoebe said one of the locals spot a black dot on a google satellite image of the smoking hills and claimed that is a“Little People”… I would love to see one!
From North Point To North Pole 