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Gjoa Haven

The Inuktitut name for Gjoa Haven is Usqsuqtuuq, which means “a place with plenty of fat.” The name refers to the fatty fish and seal that were famously abundant in the area.

The explorer Roald Amundsen first travelled to the region in 1903 to gain information about the Magnetic North Pole. In 2003, Gjoa Haven (population approx. 1185) celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Admundsen expedition. Although Gjoa Haven is becoming more modern, and is home to Canada’s most northerly golf course, traditional activities are still enjoyed by many, including throat-singing, drum dancing and hunting.  

Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative

Infrastructure in the Canadian Arctic is being affected by climate change impacts such as permafrost thaw, coastal erosion, and changing temperatures and precipitation patterns.  With this in mind, the Standards Council of Canada established the Northern Infrastructure Standardization Initiative (NISI), which creates standards that are specific to infrastructure in the north

Incorporating Climate Change into Land Development

The Nunavut Climate Change Centre is devoted to including Nunavut communities in their projects and outreach.  Over the last few years, we have had the opportunity to visit multiple communities including Rankin Inlet, Arviat and Cape Dorset.

A Summary of MethylMercury and Climate Change Research in Nunavut

What is Mercury/Methylmercury and what are its properties and potential harmful effects on the arctic?

Mercury (Hg) is a toxic heavy metal that changes into various chemical forms through geochemical processes.  It is an element that occurs naturally in the environment but with industrialization, humans have altered itc cycle by adding more mercury in the water, air and soil.

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven

Improve fuel efficiency by replace aging fuel generators in Gjoa Haven