The landscape of Quttinirpaaq National Park is characterized by diverse tundra and glaciated mountains. Photo: Paul Gierszewski via Wikipedia(CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)(cropped) The new 10-year management plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park on Ellesmere Island, Canada’s...
ArcticNet is Canada’s Network of Centres of Excellence, bringing together scientists, engineers and professionals from the human, natural and social sciences with partners from Inuit organizations, northern communities, federal and provincial agencies and the...
A hunter inspects the sea ice with his harpoon near a polynya, a task for which traditional tools are still needed. With the help of SIKU, he can share his observations with other hunters. Photo: Arctic Eider Society From Inuit for Inuit: “SIKU – The...
Organized by the Government of Nunavut, the Qilaut contest aims to promote the Inuktut language. Since its creation, over 80 songs have been recorded and broadcast. Image: Government of Nunavut Every year, Nunavut organizes a competition for songwriters. With one main...
Innait Inuksiutilirijiit transmit a wide board of traditional knowledge that are still relevant and useful for the young generation. Image: Department of Education In Nunavut schools, Elders teach children and teenagers traditional Inuit knowledge and skills. In...
