Nunavut Arctic College

The Petermann Ice Island was four times the size of Manhatten Island (approx. 250 km2) when it calved from the Petermann Glacier of Northwest Greenland in August 2010. It has subsequently fragmented into smaller, yet still formidable, ice islands. These fragments are now transiting south along Canada's east coast - becoming wonders for tourists in Newfoundland while simultaenously causing great concern to those working with vulnerable infrastructure in nearby waters.

Join us for "On Thick Ice" a free, public presentation with Anna Crawford from Carleton University on Saturday, August 4, 2026 at the Nunavut Research Institute (Building 959-A) in Iqaluit.

October 24-26, 2012
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites, Halifax, NS
Register before September 7, 2026 and save!

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Conference Description
This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals and policy makers working in the field of childhood and adolescent obesity. The 4th conference will focus on strategies and solutions - from practice to policy. This theme recognizes that obesity is a complex problem requiring a complex solution-oriented approach to its prevention and management. Specifically, the conference will showcase examples of the best and promising practice across Canada, and across multiple settings. From provincial level policies to school and community level interventions, and through practice-based management programs targeting multiple behaviours that are associated with obesity, the conference seeks to promote a solution-oriented approach to obesity prevention and management.

CE Credits
This program meets the accreditation criteria of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Paediatric Society.

This program has been accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for Mainpro-M1 credits.

For further information and future updates, please visit the website at http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca.

The Nunavut Arctic College Jewellery and Metalwork Program annual year-end art exhibition will open Sunday May 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum.

A reception will be held from 1-5 p.m. and the exhibition runs until June 17th.

Don't miss this amazing display of artistic creations from the students of Nunavut Arctic College!

Researchers from the University of Quebec – Trois Rivieres will be presenting the results of their research “Healthy Living in Schools and Substance Abuse” on Tuesday March 27th at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Parish Hall (across from the curling rink) in Iqaluit.

Interviews and surveys were conducted in January and February 2010 in order to understand the extent, context, causes and consequences of alcohol and drug use, as well as to collect opinions about solutions to substance abuse in the community.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided by the Baffin Deli.

Learn how diamonds are formed at a public lecture with Dr. Herb Helmstaedt in Iqaluit, this Friday, March 16 at the Nunavut Research Institute in Iqaluit

February 6 – 10, 2012 is Inuit Language Week . The Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth is coordinating a showcase at the Koojesse Room of the Frobisher Inn (old Valupharm) during the following dates and times:

Tuesday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

They are inviting classes or individuals to go and see their materials and publications and they will have hand outs as well as t shirts! If you would like to bring your class to the showcase at one of the proposed times and date, please email Tocasie Burke at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 975 5528

The Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum in Iqaluit has a new exhibition opening this Friday, February 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

COLD RECALL - Roald Amundsen's Reflections from the Northern Passage is a travelling exhibit from the Fram Museum in Oslo, Norway and the Norwegian Embassy.

The exhibition curator and director of the Fram Museum, Geir Kløver will be here for the opening with Commissioner of Nunavut Edna Elias, and will also be giving a lecture on Amundsen at the Unikkaarvik Visitors Centre on Sat. Feb. 4th at 2:00 PM.

The ASIST workshop is for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Over one million people around the world have participated in this two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop. Click here to download an application form (PDF).

A FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT!

Presented by the National Arts Centre Music Alive Program and the Qaggiavuut! Society for a Nunavut Performing Arts Centre! Featuring Sylvia Cloutier and Madeleine Allakariallak, Mathew Nuqingaq, the Inuksuk High School Choir and special guests the National Arts Centre Orchestra Brass Trio!

When: Sunday, January 22, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm
Where: Nakasuk School (across from Northmart, enter through the Orange Door)

The National Arts Centre Music Alive Program in Nunavut is made possible through the generous support of RBC Foundation, First Air and the Government of Nunavut

Some updates on the Conference planning:

The Invitations Are Out
The review of the abstracts received for the IPY 2012 From Knowledge to Action Conference is completed and letters of acceptance have been sent out. In total 837 oral presentations have been accepted and 1222 posters.

A little reminder that the deadline for authors to confirm their acceptance and register is January 20, 2012. Note that this deadline cannot be extended due to Program requirements. If you have not done so already, please register today or contact the Conference Secretariat at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .