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The Arctic's Jordin Tootoo for Sports Illustrated(28 images)
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Jordin Tootoo is the first Inuit to make it into the National Hockey League. Drafted by the Nashville Predators, Tootoo comes from Rankins Inlet in the Northeast Territory of Canada near the Arctic Circle. Known as living "a thousand miles from concrete," he and his family rely on hunting and fishing to live a modest life that is in stark contrast to the high-rolling lifestyle most...
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. During the off season, Jordin spends time fishing and hunting with his family. Like nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet, living off the land is a way of life. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The town is considered "a thousand miles from concrete" and lines Hudson Bay. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. This man walks purchased three souvenir hockey sticks with Jordin's picture on them at a local market. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. He enjoys playing with his nephew on the trampoline during the off season. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. He enjoys playing with his niece and nephew during the off season. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada, as is evident at a memorabilia signing at the local market. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada, as is evident at a memorabilia signing at the local market. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. During the off season, Jordin spends time fishing and hunting with his family. Like nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet, living off the land is a way of life. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. During the off season, Jordin spends time fishing and hunting with his family. Like nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet, living off the land is a way of life. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. Jordin prepares a frozen fish for the evening meal. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo is close to his family and friends to nearly everyone in Rankins Inlet in Northeast Canada. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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  • Jordin Tootoo grew up in a small village along the Hudson Bay only a hundred miles from the Arctic Circle. The first Inuit to play professionally in the National Hockey League, Tootoo spends his offseason at home where he fishes and hunts for Caribou, seal and Beluga whale. Living off the land is necessary for residents of the small village. By photographer Todd Bigelow
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