February 13, 2020
Arviat Young Hunters Program Ujjiqsuiniq Project
The Aqqiumavvik Society with the support of Crown – Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada is developing and delivering a program where Inuit youth have the opportunity to monitor the local impacts of climate change, helping Nunavummiut address the impacts they are already experiencing, and build resilience for the future. This community and Inuit-led initiative is being integrated into the Young Hunters Program. The Young Hunters Program connects youth 8 to 18 with elders to build cultural resilience, community wellness and food security through traditional hunting and survival practices — all while monitoring and addressing climate change impacts. Funding is provided by:
Funding is provided by:
- $412,062 over three years from 2018-2021 is being provided through CIRNAC’s Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program
- $375,000 over three years from 2018-2021 is being provided through CIRNAC’s Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program
- $439,954.00 over four years from 2018-2022 is being provided through ISC’s Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program