February 9th, 2012, is National Sweater Day!
Turn down your heat and turn up your sweater! We are calling on Canadians to turn down their thermostats and wear a fun sweater to symbolize their commitment to the environment. This is a fun way to get faculty, students, and staff involved in a fun and simple campus event that raises awareness about energy conservation.
Unpack those cool, creative and interesting sweaters and send us a photo!
For more information, visit wwf.ca
Neil Christopher is a Faculty Member, Education Programs, and is responsible for the delivery of Science / Media within the Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) framework. Additionally, he sits on the Professional Standards Committee and is currently preparing for the delivery of a pan – Nunavut pilot course.
Somehow, he still manages to find time to pursue publishing ventures.
After three years of work, one of his projects, the Common Insects of Nunavut book is finally completed. This Inuktitut and English publication brings together science knowledge and Inuit traditional knowledge on many of the insects that can be found in Nunavut. As well, hundreds of full-color photographs and black-line illustrations will help students indentify and learn about these important members of the Arctic ecosystem. The book is currently being distributed across Nunavut by the Department of Education.
The Common Insects of Nunavut book project was a large undertaking that was made possible by the cooperation of many departments and organizations in Nunavut, including Nunavut Arctic College, the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, the Department of Education, the Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth, Nunavut Bilingual Education Society and Inhabit Media Inc. The Common Insects of Nunavut was researched and written by Carolyn Mallory, and managed by a team that included two Nunavut Teacher Education Program Faculty members.
We congratulate Neil on his efforts.
- Brian Manning is the Director of Education Programs at Nunavut Arctic College.
Nunavut Arctic College Environmental Technology Program (ETP) instructors Michelle McEwan and Jason Carpenter will join 150 polar educators from around the world at the IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference and PolarEDUCATORS Workshop being held this April in Montreal.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 11, 2012) Nunavut furs set record-high prices at Fur Harvesters Auction Inc.’s January 7 sale. Polar bear, wolf, wolverine, arctic fox and ringed seal pelts from Nunavut were offered for sale alongside fur from elsewhere in Canada and North America.
POND INLET, Nunavut (December 19, 2011) – Nunavut Arctic College students in Pond Inlet have the opportunity to earn a Diploma in Environmental Technology thanks to a generous contribution from Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation.
(Durban, South Africa) Today, Canada was awarded the dubious honour of Fossil of the Year for the fifth year running at COP17 in Durban, South Africa. Canadians in Durban were on hand to accept the award, and to pass it on to the next worst offender in recognition that Canada’s actions have become so egregious that they have been left behind on the sidelines of global climate progress.
The Nanisiniq Arviat History Project's Team members Jordan Konek, Curtis Konek, April Dutheil and Dr. Frank Tester are attending COP 17 Durban, South Africa. On December 6, 2011, the group held a press briefing with members of the media to share their experiences and the perspectives of Inuit Elders on the impacts of our world's changing climate. Click here to watch it now.
(ARVIAT, NUNAVUT) Inuit youth researchers and filmmakers from the Nanisiniq Project will spend part of the winter presenting at the 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP17/CMP7) in Durban South Africa from December 2-9, 2011.
