Makkovik

Congratulations to Rick Oyukuluk Sr. from Arctic Bay! Rick is this week’s Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post on May 30 documenting aajuraq - an area of open water formed by ice opening up due to wind or currents, often in spring.

Congratulations to Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik - the Week #11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging ivujuq - the process of ice piling up and forming ridges along the floe edge.

 Congratulations to Bernard Andersen from Makkovik - the Week #10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkanik - open areas in spring.

Tracking Polar Bears Outside Makkovik

Inuit receiving one of the two polar bear licenses in Makkovik, Nunatsiavut, have seven days to hunt a polar bear before the license is passed to another hunter. This video shares an experience of tracking polar bears outside of Makkovik.

Observations of Polar Bears Around Makkovik

What do the changing ice conditions mean for polar bears? Knowledge holders in Makkovik share their views, and their experiences with changing bear behaviour. They also reflect on the importance of hunter education and connection to culture for sustained relationships with bears.