"It is a challenge to keep up with our culutre... I want to share the skills that I have learnt"
Derrick Pottle is a 65 year old Inuk, married with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He lives a traditional lifestyle of hunting, trapping and gathering. Inuit traditional values are very important to him. He is a commercial fur harvester and commercial guide. Derrick has spent 45 years working on different boards and advisory groups with Nunatsiavut eg: Torngat Mountains National Park and Mealy Mountains National Park, and polar bear advisory boards working with Inuit across Canada. He is owner / operator of BearSafe Planning Inc. which certifies bear guards and educates clients regarding bear safety. For the past 20 years Derrick as been involved in different aspects of the study of global warming and how it is impacting all people in the North. He has also travelled to Nunavut, Nunavik, Inuvialuit and Greenland as an Inuit culturalist with Adventure Canada
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Participant 1
History of Pangnirtung
Learn about the rich history of Pangnirtung, including stories of the past, traditional ways of life, key historical events, and the resilience of Inuit culture through time.
Participant 2
Changing Ice Conditions
Learn how to monitor changing ice levels, and what you can do to stay safe while traveling on the land with your friends and family. Also learn about the cultural connection to ice.
Participant 3
How to raise a dog team
Learn how to raise a traditional dog team, including teachings on caring for sled dogs, training methods, and the cultural importance of dog teams in northern life.