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Kativik Regional Government Public Security Department Civil Security Section Search And Rescue (SAR) Data Management in Northern Quebec (Nunavik) The Challenges and Objectives Kativik Regional Government Public Security Department Civil Security Section Craig Lingard & Benoit Plante December 2017 Nunavik 2 Our Land • Nunavik is located above the 55th parallel in Northern Quebec. In total, the land is composed of 500,164 km2 and three maritime zones: Hudson Bay, Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay; • The Inuit culture characterizes the region as Inuttitut is the mother tongue; • Wildlife harvesting activities are practiced across the region. 3 Our Communities • Up until the 20th century, Nunavik Inuit were nomadic; • The James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA -1975) has fostered healthcare, education and regional development; • Inuit now live in 14 isolated communities along the coasts (Kuujjuaq is the largest nearing 3000 residents and Aupaluk the smallest with slightly more than 200); • Current total population is about 13,200 (91% Inuit) • Inuit pay sales and income taxes like other Canadians; • Shipping for food and supplies significantly raises our cost of living. 4 Transportation • There are no road or railway links between the 14 communities or with southern Québec; • Air transportation is therefore essential year-round; • The summer sealift ensures the delivery of food and supplies; • Inuit depend on snowmobiles, ATVs and motor boats for subsistence hunting and fishing activities; • Inuit must travel long distances to reach harvesting areas and other communities. 5 Kativik Regional Government (KRG) • A non-ethnic, public organization created in 1978 pursuant to the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement • Delivers public services and technical assistance to the 14 communities in Nunavik • Major areas of activity include: • Legal, Socio-Judicial and Municipal Management; • Recreation; • Parks development and management, wildlife conservation and environment; • Public security and emergency preparedness; • Regional and local economic development; • Sustainable Employment and Child Care services; • Transportation: marine and airport infrastructure; • Municipal Public Works 6 Challenges to SAR in Nunavik • Remote location; • Vast territory: 500,164 km2 with 2,500 km of coastline ; • Long transit times for assistance from federal Air & Maritime SAR practitioners: Joint rescue Coordination Center’s (JRCC’s) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG); • Responsible agencies and practitioners presently incapable of independently meeting demands; • Awareness and understanding of SAR roles, responsibilities and capabilities; • Accurate Reporting and Recording of all SAR incidents by all SAR practitioners; • Use of cultural and traditional knowledge; 7 Challenges • “Modus operandi” for Nunavik SAR partners; • Ecosystems are fragile and climate change is adversely affecting Inuit subsistence activities and safety; • Regional awareness of marine and environmental risks, best practices and availability of safety equipment. • Limited hydro-graphic survey in and around Nunavik resulting in vast regions of uncharted waters; • Funding for training, maintenance and operation of regional SAR equipment and personnel; 8 Trends and Factors • Climate change is negatively affecting Inuit subsistence activities and safety (travel routes and ice conditions) • Tourism (that showcases difficult-to-access locations) is increasing • Park development will generate even more tourism • Other economic development is expected in the mining, municipal infrastructure construction and other sectors 9 Closing The Gaps: SAR Data Management in Northern Quebec (Nunavik) • Engage all regional SAR partners and practitioners • Undertake the research and recording of past incidents involving Marine, Land and other SAR activities throughout Nunavik in the past (5+) years • Develop a comprehensive regional data base and user friendly reporting system to be used by all SAR Partners • Analysis of all information to identify strengths, gaps and deficiencies of the present SAR management used in Nunavik by all partners • Develop and implement the necessary objectives and actions needed to improve the present SAR Management system and reporting system • Data to be entered onto federal Knowledge Management System (KMS) 10 Intended Goals • Ensure an efficient, effective and reliable SAR system is operating throughout Nunavik; • Integrate effectively, Inuit traditional knowledge; • Define and Improve participation and efficiency of all Regional SAR partners and practitioners; • Improve cooperation with Québec and Canadian stakeholders and the use of new technologies; • Prioritize and Upgrade local resources (Training of human resources, Acquisition of equipment and improvements to infrastructure); • Implement regional prevention and awareness activities; 11 Anticipated Outcome • Develop and implement a SAR Data reporting system that is user friendly and compatible with National Knowledge Management System (KMS) • Data will result in informed decision making and improved policy development • Optimized regional SAR Resources • Seamless and effective integration of Inuit traditional knowledge • Strive to optimize interoperability of regional SAR Resources with provincial and Federal SAR practitioners • Share knowledge and best practices with similar regions (Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon). 12 Marine Search And Rescue (SAR) in Nunavik 13 Nakurmiik! Thank you! Merci! 14 .
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