The Environment
Yesterday's graduation in Iqaluit was quite an engagement, especially for Environmental Technology Program graduates Emily Karpik and Derek Williams. They're going to get married!
Emily this year’s ETP Student of the Year and Derek, last year’s ETP Student of the Year, got engaged last night during after graduation celebrations.
From all of us at Nunavut Arctic College, Congratulations Emily and Derek! It's a match made in ETP.
Take part in the Nunavut Community Cleanup Poster Campaign!
Written by Government of Nunavut, Department of EnvironmentIQALUIT, Nunavut (May 1, 2026) – Nunavut’s annual Community Cleanup is around the corner, and students of all ages are invited to submit a poster design to promote Community Cleanup activities across the territory.
Nunavut launches Climate Change Website
Written by Government of Nunavut, Department of EnvironmentIQALUIT, Nunavut (April 27, 2026) – Climate change information, data, educational resources and adaptation toolkits are now at the fingertips of Nunavummiut with the launch today of the Nunavut Climate Change Centre (NC3) website.
Environmental Tech students combine science and studies with annual Winter Field Camp
Written by Environmental Technology ProgramParticipants with this year's Environmental Technology Program (ETP) Winter Field Camp included 24 students, 4 instructors, 17 snowmobiles, and 12 qammotiqs. The annual expedition to Crazy Lake is a key component of the highly-successful program and a rite of passage for the program's students. The group left on March 28, 2026 and returned on April 4.
Inuit Field Research Assistants: Are you interested in a career in wildlife or habitat biology?
Written by Environment CanadaEnvironment Canada, working in partnership with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, the Kivalliq Inuit Association and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, is hiring Inuit students to work in their offices for 4 month periods during the summer.
On March 31st, 2012 between 8:30 - 9:30 pm, turn off your lights for Earth Hour.
Year after year Canada has remained a leading country in terms of participation. For us the moment of Earth Hour is a bit like an environmental New Year, providing a chance to reflect on how our planet is faring and what new or renewed commitments we can make to help.
Participating in Earth Hour can help Nunavut Arctic College create a sustainable culture where students and staff become conscious that even small gestures can help reduce their carbon footprint on campus.
Support your environment with National Sweater Day!
Written by WWFFebruary 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
New science textbook introduces students to the common insects of Nunavut
Written by Brian ManningNeil 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.
