Nunavut Arctic College Media is a division of the Communities & Learning Program at Nunavut Arctic College and works out of the Nunavut Research Institute in Iqaluit.

It publishes books, produce films and media, and is building a digital archive to support teaching, learning, and research. It strives to serve all Nunavummiut and those with an interest in learning more about the Canadian Eastern Arctic.

Highlights

Arctic Marine Safety

For as long as people have inhabited the Eastern Arctic, they have relied on its waters
for food and transportation. Arctic Marine Safety is a guide to safe travel on the ice or
open water by dog team, snowmobile, or boat. The book includes advice on preparing
for a trip on the ice or water, using both contemporary and traditional navigation
methods, mitigating common Arctic hazards, and handling possible emergency
situations.

Hunting is one of the most important land skills in the Arctic and continues to be an
important source of income and food for many people and communities. The Hunter
Education series shares traditional Inuit hunting knowledge, including the importance of
environmental stewardship. It also discusses proper hunting techniques, safety, and
animal behaviour.

Hunting Narwhal in Spring and Summer

Hunting Narwhal in the Spring and Summer is a guide to hunting one of the most
important game animals in the North. This book includes advice on preparing for the
hunt, locating narwhal, butchering and skinning the animal, and preserving the meat. It
also includes information about traditional Inuit hunting methods and reflections on
ethical and environmentally conscious hunting.

Hunting is one of the most important land skills in the Arctic and continues to be an
important source of income and food for many people and communities. The Hunter
Education series shares traditional Inuit hunting knowledge, including the importance of
environmental stewardship. It also discusses proper hunting techniques, safety, and
animal behaviour.

Subject Areas

Business and Economics
Health Studies
Memoir
Cultural Studies
History
Native Studies
Environmental Studies
Law
Northern Studies
Family Studies
Linguistics
Nursing