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The Torngat Mountains Expedition 2023 may be over, but our journey as climate leaders is just beginning! As part of the Ocean Decade initiative, this journey brought 21 youth ages 14-18 together with a team of educators comprised of Elders, researchers, artists, and media professionals to explore some pending protected and conserved areas while engaging … Continued
The Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition has come to an end but the learning, friendships, and discovery are just beginning! This one-of-a-kind expedition brought Innu youth and community members from both Natuashish and Sheshatshiu, staff from the Innu Nation Environment Office, Innu Nation Park staff, and Innu Guardians from both communities together with government organizations … Continued
We were relieved and grateful when the ice cleared around Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet). A build-up of sea ice had put our visit to the small community in question—but the ice cleared just in time for us to be their first ship visit of the year. Greeted by a community guide carrying her grandson on her … Continued
We visited Rigolet on Tuesday morning to meet SOI alumni Jacqueline. She is an Inuit research coordinator with Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures, a project out of the Ocean Frontier Institute, co-led by the Nunatsiavut Government, Dalhousie University and Memorial University, that looks at the impact of the changing environmental conditions in the Northern communities. To engage … Continued
Polar bears, whales, and mountains, oh my! We woke up this morning anchored in Saglek Fjord at Torngat Mountains Base Camp also known as “Home Base.” An overcast sky and much cooler temperature, it was quite a contrast to yesterday in sunny and hot Hebron. Named after the Inuktitut word “Torngait’ which means the ‘place … Continued
Leg 3 of the Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition has been non-stop action, with many incredible experiences in the Natuashish Marine Zone, and much knowledge gathered and shared about the Innu Nation coastal and marine environments. Another group of Innu youth from both Sheshatshiu and Natuashish have joined this leg and have been jumping into … Continued
Leg 2 of the Innu Nation Uinipeku Ocean Expedition travelled North with an evening arrival in the Natuashish Marine Zone to continue to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Innu Nation coast. To celebrate our arrival in this area, we welcomed the opportunity to stretch our legs on land after a couple of days … Continued
Leg 1 finished with full smiles and hearts as participants headed home to share their experiences with family and friends. New participants came aboard the Polar Prince curious about the adventure to come and it didn’t take long for us to get right into laughter. The ship orientation and safety briefing is important and serious, … Continued
Leg 1 of the Innu Nation Uinipekᵘ Ocean Expedition has continued in the beautiful waters of Innu Nation. Over the last few days, we have been in Atatshi-uinipekᵘ (Lake Melville), Groswater Bay, the Wunderstrands, and numerous remote islands. Together with the expedition team, we have continued to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Innu … Continued
