Polar Continental Shelf Program Science Report 2014: Logistical Support for Leading-Edge Scientific Research in the Canadian Arctic
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Department of Environment– Wildlife Division
Department of Environment– Wildlife Division Wildlife Research Section Department of Environment Box 209 Igloolik, NU X0A 0L0 Tel: (867) 934-2179 Fax: (867) 934-2190 Email: [email protected] Frequently Asked Questions Government of Nunavut 1. What is the role of the GN in issuing wildlife research permits? On June 1, 1999, Nunavut became Canada’s newest territory. Since its creation, interest in studying its natural resources has steadily risen. Human demands on animals and plants can leave them vulnerable, and wildlife research permits allow the Department to keep records of what, and how much research is going on in Nunavut, and to use this as a tool to assist in the conservation of its resources. The four primary purposes of research in Nunavut are: a. To help ensure that communities are informed of scientific research in and around their communities; b. To maintain a centralized knowledgebase of research activities in Nunavut; c. To ensure that there are no conflicting or competing research activities in Nunavut; and d. To ensure that wildlife research activities abide by various laws and regulations governing the treatment and management of wildlife and wildlife habitat in Nunavut. 2. How is this process supported by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement? Conservation: Article 5.1.5 The principles of conservation are: a. the maintenance of the natural balance of ecological systems within the Nunavut Settlement Area; b. the protection of wildlife habitat; c. the maintenance of vital, healthy, wildlife populations capable of sustaining harvesting needs as defined in this article; and d. the restoration and revitalization of depleted populations of wildlife and wildlife habitat. -
15 Canadian High Arctic-North Greenland
15/18: LME FACTSHEET SERIES CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC-NORTH GREENLAND LME tic LMEs Arc CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC-NORTH GREENLAND LME MAP 18 of Central Map Arctic Ocean LME North Pole Ellesmere Island Iceland Greenland 15 "1 ARCTIC LMEs Large ! Marine Ecosystems (LMEs) are defined as regions of work of the ArcNc Council in developing and promoNng the ocean space of 200,000 km² or greater, that encompass Ecosystem Approach to management of the ArcNc marine coastal areas from river basins and estuaries to the outer environment. margins of a conNnental shelf or the seaward extent of a predominant coastal current. LMEs are defined by ecological Joint EA Expert group criteria, including bathymetry, hydrography, producNvity, and PAME established an Ecosystem Approach to Management tropically linked populaNons. PAME developed a map expert group in 2011 with the parNcipaNon of other ArcNc delineaNng 17 ArcNc Large Marine Ecosystems (ArcNc LME's) Council working groups (AMAP, CAFF and SDWG). This joint in the marine waters of the ArcNc and adjacent seas in 2006. Ecosystem Approach Expert Group (EA-EG) has developed a In a consultaNve process including agencies of ArcNc Council framework for EA implementaNon where the first step is member states and other ArcNc Council working groups, the idenNficaNon of the ecosystem to be managed. IdenNfying ArcNc LME map was revised in 2012 to include 18 ArcNc the ArcNc LMEs represents this first step. LMEs. This is the current map of ArcNc LMEs used in the This factsheet is one of 18 in a series of the ArcCc LMEs. OVERVIEW: CANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC-NORTH GREENLAND LME The Canadian High Arcc-North Greenland LME (CAA) consists of the northernmost and high arcc part of Canada along with the adjacent part of North Greenland. -
Annual Report: October 1, 2014 Assessing the Impact of Small, Canadian Arctic River Flows to the Freshwater Budget of the Canadian Archipelago Matthew B
Annual Report: October 1, 2014 Assessing the impact of small, Canadian Arctic River flows to the freshwater budget of the Canadian Archipelago Matthew B. Alkire, University of Washington Assessing the impact of small, Canadian Arctic river flows to the freshwater budget of the Canadian Archipelago (or SCARFs) is a scientific research project funded by the National Science Foundation (USA). The purpose of this project is to collect water samples from seven different rivers and their adjoining estuaries throughout the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (see Fig. 1) in order to determine whether or not their chemical signatures differ from larger North American rivers such as the Mackenzie and Yukon Rivers. Five of the rivers are located within Nunavut, Canada: the Coppermine River (near Kugluktuk), Ellice River (~140 km southeast of Cambridge Bay), Back River (~180 km southeast of Gjoa Haven), Cunningham River (~77 km southeast of Resolute Bay on Somerset Island), and Kangiqtugaapik River (near Clyde River, Baffin Island). Two of the rivers are located within the Northwest Territories, Canada: the Kujjuua River (located approximately 67 km northeast of Ulukhaktok on Victoria Island) and Thomsen River (specifically near the mouth of the river where it empties into Castel Bay, on Banks Island). Figure 1. Map of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. The red stars indicate the mouths of the rivers sampled during this study: (1) Coppermine R., (2) Ellice R., (3) Back R., (4) Kuujuua R. (Victoria Island), (5) Thomsen R. (Banks Island), (6) Cunningham R. (Somerset Island), and (7) Clyde R. (Baffin Island). The Coppermine, Ellice, and Back Rivers are located on the mainland of Nunavut. -
Upper Ordovician Conodont Biostratigraphy and Revised Lithostratigraphy and Geological Map, Akpatok Island, Ungava Bay, Nunavut
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences Upper Ordovician conodont biostratigraphy and revised lithostratigraphy and geological map, Akpatok Island, Ungava Bay, Nunavut Journal: Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences Manuscript ID cjes-2017-0145.R1 Manuscript Type: Article Date Submitted by the Author: 08-Sep-2017 Complete List of Authors: Zhang, Shunxin; Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office, Is the invited manuscript for Draft consideration in a Special N/A Issue? : Upper Ordovician, conodont biostratigraphy, geological map, Akpatok Keyword: Island, Ungava Bay https://mc06.manuscriptcentral.com/cjes-pubs Page 1 of 55 Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 1 2 Upper Ordovician conodont biostratigraphy and revised lithostratigraphy 3 and geological map, Akpatok Island, Ungava Bay, Nunavut 4 5 6 7 Shunxin Zhang 8 9 10 11 Canada - Nunavut Geoscience Office, PO Box 2319, 1106 Inuksugait IV, 1 st floor, Iqaluit, 12 Nunavut X0A 0H0, Canada; [email protected] 13 Draft 14 15 16 17 Correspondence author: 18 Shunxin Zhang 19 PO Box 2319, 1106 Inuksugait IV, 1 st floor, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0, Canada; 20 Phone: (867) 975-4579 21 Fax: (867) 979-0708 22 Email: [email protected] 23 24 25 ESS contribution number: 20160440 26 1 https://mc06.manuscriptcentral.com/cjes-pubs Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences Page 2 of 55 27 Upper Ordovician conodont biostratigraphy and revised lithostratigraphy 28 and geological map, Akpatok Island, Ungava Bay, Nunavut 29 Shunxin Zhang 30 31 Abstract 32 Stratigraphic units exposed on Akpatok Island, Ungava Bay, Nunavut, were previously 33 recognized as Boas River and Akpatok formations; their biostratigraphic ages and correlations, 34 in particular the stratigraphic position and age of the organic rich “Boas River” Formation, were 35 largely based on limited data. -
Auyuittuq, Hiking Expedition
Auyuittuq, Hiking Expedition Program Descriptive & Day-by-day: Auyuittuq National Park Majestic towers, carved in bedrock by glaciers, shooting straight for the sun: such scenery is what Auyuittuq National Park has to offer. It is, without a doubt, one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. Set in the middle of the Penny Ice Cap, bisected from North to South by the Akshayuk pass, an immense valley opens inland. After a two-day hike surrounded by severe-looking, barren plateaus, we will set up base camp. From there, you will go on a day hike to one of the most spectacular lookouts of the park, Mount Thor. On your way, you will have an opportunity to see impressive rock formations dating back to the last ice age, moraines, boulder fields, and much more. During this five-day hike, you will tread over terrain ranging from arid gravel to humid, fertile tundra, with sharp peaks and a huge glacier in the backdrop. Memories like these are unlikely to fade away. The hiking trip To hike Auyuittuq Park you will need to be able to walk with a 16 to 20 kg (35-45 lb) back pack for a distance of 8 to 18 km (5 to 12 mi) per day (4 to 8 hours a day). Trail is not technical and do not present an altitude challenge, be ready to have, at moment to cross glacier river (water high to your knees). Days will be spent in the great outdoor while nights will be spent in tent. You should be prepared to live outside for the entire trip and have minimal camping experience Kekerten Island and Pangnirtung After leaving Auyuittuq Park, an Inuit guide will take you on a boat ride to the remarkable Kekerten Island. -
Atlantic Walrus Odobenus Rosmarus Rosmarus
COSEWIC Assessment and Update Status Report on the Atlantic Walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus in Canada SPECIAL CONCERN 2006 COSEWIC COSEPAC COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF COMITÉ SUR LA SITUATION ENDANGERED WILDLIFE DES ESPÈCES EN PÉRIL IN CANADA AU CANADA COSEWIC status reports are working documents used in assigning the status of wildlife species suspected of being at risk. This report may be cited as follows: COSEWIC 2006. COSEWIC assessment and update status report on the Atlantic walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. ix + 65 pp. (www.sararegistry.gc.ca/status/status_e.cfm). Previous reports: COSEWIC 2000. COSEWIC assessment and status report on the Atlantic walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus (Northwest Atlantic Population and Eastern Arctic Population) in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. vi + 23 pp. (www.sararegistry.gc.ca/status/status_e.cfm). Richard, P. 1987. COSEWIC status report on the Atlantic walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus (Northwest Atlantic Population and Eastern Arctic Population) in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. 1-23 pp. Production note: COSEWIC would like to acknowledge D.B. Stewart for writing the status report on the Atlantic Walrus Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus in Canada, prepared under contract with Environment Canada, overseen and edited by Andrew Trites, Co-chair, COSEWIC Marine Mammals Species Specialist Subcommittee. For additional copies contact: COSEWIC Secretariat c/o Canadian Wildlife Service Environment Canada Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3 Tel.: (819) 997-4991 / (819) 953-3215 Fax: (819) 994-3684 E-mail: COSEWIC/[email protected] http://www.cosewic.gc.ca Également disponible en français sous le titre Évaluation et Rapport de situation du COSEPAC sur la situation du morse de l'Atlantique (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) au Canada – Mise à jour. -
The Quaternary History of Cumberland Sound, Southeastern Baffin Island
Document generated on 09/28/2021 7:16 p.m. Géographie physique et Quaternaire The Quaternary History of Cumberland Sound, Southeastern Baffin Island: The Marine Evidence Le Quaternaire de la baie de Cumberland, au sud-est de l’île de Baffin : les données marines Die Quaternärgeschichte der Bucht von Cumberland im Südosten der Baffin-lnsel: Die marinen Belege Anne E. Jennings Volume 47, Number 1, 1993 Article abstract Acoustic and core data from Cumberland Sound show that glacial ice derived URI: https://id.erudit.org/iderudit/032929ar from the Foxe Sector (Amadjuak Dome) of the Laurentide Ice Sheet advanced DOI: https://doi.org/10.7202/032929ar to the continental shelf at the mouth of the sound during a late phase of the Foxe Glaciation. The basal lithofacies/acoustic unit (Ai/BUD) in the sound is a See table of contents massive, black diamicton. On the basis of strati-graphic, acoustic, lithologie and faunal evidence, this unit is interpreted as till. The till is overlain by an ice proximal to ice distal glacial-marine sediment sequence termed the Davis Strait Publisher(s) Silt (DSS). The influence of ice retreat is reflected in the foraminiferal assemblages of the DSS. Rapid sedimentation rates in the sound prevailed Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal during deposition of the DSS as shown by the conformable geometry of the DSS. Accelerator Mass Spectrometry dates on molluscs and foraminifera and a ISSN single conventional 14C date on disseminated organic material from ice proximal sediment of the DSS (lithofacies B and lower lithofacies C) indicate 0705-7199 (print) that the ice retreated rapidly from its probable maximum position on the shelf 1492-143X (digital) no earlier than ca. -
Who Discovered the Northwest Passage? Janice Cavell1
ARCTIC VOL. 71, NO.3 (SEPTEMBER 2018) P.292 – 308 https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic4733 Who Discovered the Northwest Passage? Janice Cavell1 (Received 31 January 2018; accepted in revised form 1 May 2018) ABSTRACT. In 1855 a parliamentary committee concluded that Robert McClure deserved to be rewarded as the discoverer of a Northwest Passage. Since then, various writers have put forward rival claims on behalf of Sir John Franklin, John Rae, and Roald Amundsen. This article examines the process of 19th-century European exploration in the Arctic Archipelago, the definition of discovering a passage that prevailed at the time, and the arguments for and against the various contenders. It concludes that while no one explorer was “the” discoverer, McClure’s achievement deserves reconsideration. Key words: Northwest Passage; John Franklin; Robert McClure; John Rae; Roald Amundsen RÉSUMÉ. En 1855, un comité parlementaire a conclu que Robert McClure méritait de recevoir le titre de découvreur d’un passage du Nord-Ouest. Depuis lors, diverses personnes ont avancé des prétentions rivales à l’endroit de Sir John Franklin, de John Rae et de Roald Amundsen. Cet article se penche sur l’exploration européenne de l’archipel Arctique au XIXe siècle, sur la définition de la découverte d’un passage en vigueur à l’époque, de même que sur les arguments pour et contre les divers prétendants au titre. Nous concluons en affirmant que même si aucun des explorateurs n’a été « le » découvreur, les réalisations de Robert McClure méritent d’être considérées de nouveau. Mots clés : passage du Nord-Ouest; John Franklin; Robert McClure; John Rae; Roald Amundsen Traduit pour la revue Arctic par Nicole Giguère. -
Current Walks Program - for PDF Download
Current Walks Program - for PDF download See end of this program for Search & Rescue information. Note: Trips recently added or changed are shown in bold. Click here to download as PDF Jan 7 (Tue) OATLEY PARK Mortdale station to Oatley Park; walk around the wetlands, Lime Kiln Bay, Jew Fish Bay with the possibility of a swim in the river, return across the top and back to the station. A delightful spot on the Georges River. DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY MAPS: Sydney Street Directory. LEADER: UTE FOSTER [email protected] 9559 2363 (H) TRANSPORT: TRAIN Jan 9 (Thu) MEADOWBANK - BOTANY BAY (RETURN) - Cycling Meadowbank, Olympic Park, South Strathfield, Cooks River Cyclway, Botany Bay & return. Time for a swim before lunch!. Please ring to confirm details etc. Helmets, Hi-Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. Party limit 8. DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM MAPS: Street Directory. LEADER: COL HALPIN 98761685 (H). Ring by Tuesday TRANSPORT: Bike Jan 14 (Tue) LANE COVE (q) Riverview, Tambourine Bay, Longueville, Woodford Bay, Northwood, Gore Creek Reserve, Shell Park, Greenwich Point, Greenwich Baths, Smoothey Park, Wollstoncraft Station. Swim at Greenwich Baths (High tide). DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM MAPS: STEP. LEADER: PHIL LAMBE [email protected] 9712 1925 (H) 0439 934 180 (M) TRANSPORT: Public. Jan 16 (Thu) SEVEN BRIDGES - SYDNEY HARBOUR CIRCUIT - Cycling Epping, Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Ck Bridge, Gladesville Bridge, Iron Cove Bridge, Anzac Bridge, Pyrmont Bridge, Harbour Bridge & optional back to Epping via Gore Hill cycleway. Please ring to confirm details etc. Helmets, Hi-Vis jackets, sunscreen, water, spare tube, pump & repair kit required. -
Summary Report No
Canadian Manuscript Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 2614 2002 Life History Characteristics Of Freshwater Fishes Occurring in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, With Major Emphasis on Riverine Habitat Requirements by C.L. Evans1, J.D. Reist1 and C.K. Minns2 1. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Arctic Fish Ecology and Assessment Research, Central and Arctic Division, 501 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N6 Canada 2. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Great Lakes Laboratory of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Bayfield Institute, 867 Lakeshore Road, P.O. Box 5050, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A6 Canada. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2002 Cat. No. Fs 97-4/2614E ISSN 0706-6473 Correct citation of this publication: Evans, C.E., J.D. Reist and C.K. Minns. 2002. Life history characteristics of freshwater fishes occurring in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, with major emphasis on riverine habitat requirements. Can. MS Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 2614: xiii + 169 p. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................... v LIST OF TABLES............................................................................................................ v ABSTRACT ...................................................................................................................viii RÉSUMÉ ........................................................................................................................viii INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ -
In This Issue
Northern Mining News Volume 13, No. 9 September 2019 In this September 2019 issue: Newly elected NWT MLAs face a daunting economic picture.........................................2 Chamber of Mines posts industry information for election candidates ...........................4 Nine Canadian women share US$43,200 in De Beers Group scholarships .......................5 Gahcho Kué mine rescue team wins overall national western regional title....................6 Nighthawk extends mineralization at Colomac and Treasure Island ...............................7 Sabina summarizes exploration results and resource growth potential at Goose ............8 Osisko Metals announces Pine Point collaboration agreements................................... 10 TMAC adds Thomas Boehlert to board of directors ..................................................... 10 Nominations now open for NWT Mining and Exploration (MAX) Awards! .................... 11 NorZinc announces new financing ............................................................................. 11 Chamber of Mines employment opportunity – administrative assistant ....................... 12 Mine Training Society elects new executive and appoints new GM .............................. 12 Call for NAPEG award nominations ............................................................................ 13 NWT Mineral tenure heat map (July 1 – Sept 30) ........................................................ 14 Welcome new members! ......................................................................................... -
C S a S S C C S
C S A S S C C S Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Secrétariat canadien de consultation scientifique Research Document 2006/052 Document de recherche 2006/052 Not to be cited without Ne pas citer sans permission of the authors * autorisation des auteurs * Numbers of Bowhead Whales (Balaena Nombre de baleines boréales mysticetus) in the Eastern Canadian (Balaena mysticetus) dans l’est de Arctic, based on aerial surveys in l’Arctique canadien, d’après les August 2002, 2003 and 2004 relevés aériens d’août 2002, 2003 et 2004 Susan E. Cosens, Holly Cleator and Pierre Richard Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Central and Arctic Region, 501 University Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N6, Canada * This series documents the scientific basis for the * La présente série documente les bases evaluation of fisheries resources in Canada. As scientifiques des évaluations des ressources such, it addresses the issues of the day in the halieutiques du Canada. Elle traite des time frames required and the documents it problèmes courants selon les échéanciers contains are not intended as definitive statements dictés. Les documents qu’elle contient ne on the subjects addressed but rather as progress doivent pas être considérés comme des énoncés reports on ongoing investigations. définitifs sur les sujets traités, mais plutôt comme des rapports d’étape sur les études en cours. Research documents are produced in the official Les documents de recherche sont publiés dans language in which they are provided to the la langue officielle utilisée dans le manuscrit Secretariat. envoyé au Secrétariat. This document is available on the Internet at: Ce document est disponible sur l’Internet à: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/csas/ ISSN 1499-3848 (Printed / Imprimé) © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2006 © Sa Majesté la Reine du Chef du Canada, 2006 ABSTRACT In 2002, a three year program was begun to fly line transect surveys of bowhead whales summering in the Canadian eastern Arctic.