Exhibits

Ancient Ice, Cool Science: Climate Change in the North

Interview with Lutka Qiatsuk

Lutka sitting in a chair at a table, talking

Lukta Qiatsuk was born on March 14, 1928. He is a renowned sculptor and graphic artist as well as an active hunter. His father, Qiatsuk (1886-1966), was known for his great weather forecasting abilities. Lukta grew up in an outpost camp about 30 kilometers from Kinngait and has spent much of his life out on the land. The interview was conducted in Lukta’s home in Kinngait on July 13, 2000. Putuguk Eli serves as an interpreter. In the interview, Lukta describes how he learned to forecast the weather from his father and how the ocean tides have changed during his lifetime.

Click on one of the questions below to see Lutka Qiatsuk's response. An english translation of his answer will appear as a subtitle.


Who taught you how to forecast the weather?

 What features in the environment help you forecast the weather?

 Do you ever look at the way animals behave to predict changes in the weather?

 Have the ocean tides changed during your lifetime?

 Has it been harder to forecast the weather in recent times or can you still use the knowledge that your father taught you?