When the Weather is Uggianaqtuq: Inuit Observations of Environmental Change
ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, OBSERVATION PLATFORM, ORAL HISTORIES
Geographic Area
Canada (Nunavut Territory)
Time Period
1920 - 2001

Overview

In this interactive, multi-media CD-ROM, Inuit from two Inuit communities in Nunavut, Canada, share their observations and perspectives on recent environmental changes. 

Uggianaqtuq map

Data Types: Indigenous terminology, interviews, local observations, maps, photos, quantitative (environmental) data, sound/audio, video

Topics: Indigenous knowledge: oral history, stories; Marine conditions: Ocean currents, sea ice; Terrestrial conditions; Weather; Wildlife management & animal husbandry.

 

 

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ELOKA is generously supported by the US National Science Foundation through awards 2032423, 2032417, 2032419, and 2032445. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.