Exhibits

Exhibits
Ancient Ice, Cool Science: Climate Change in the North

Interview with Qimiataq Nungusuituq

Inuit sitting in the snow, talking

Qimiataq Nungusuituq born in 1948. Qimiataq grew up living in an outpost camp about 100 kilometers east of Kinngait. He is a respected hunter in the community and a senior member of the search and rescue team. The interview was filmed May 10, 2001 at a hunting camp nearby the community. Putuguk Eli serving as an interpreter. In the interview, Qimiataq describes how the position of the sun has moved

Click on one of the questions below to see Qimiataq Nungusuituq's response. An english translation will appear as subtitles.

Have the sunsets changed during your lifetime?

 Does the sun rise in a different place?

 Do you go out less frequently on the land because of storms?

 Have you noticed any changes in the sea ice through time?

 How much later does the sea ice start forming?

 Has the thickness in ice changed during your lifetime?

 Does thinner ice prevent you from going out in the land?

 What do you think the future climate will be like in the north?

 What do you think will help future generation of Inuit adapt to climate change?