116 # R I S I N G Y O U T H C O M M U N I T Y I M P A C T
Although it is an integral part of
their culture and tradition, many
Inuit youth in Nunavut do not
have the opportunity or access
to the necessary equipment to
go out on the land. That's why
#RisingYouth grantee Jessica
Peter organized an excursion
for her class to go ice fishing
with guides who would teach
them how to take part in the
practice in a traditional way.
On the day of the excursion,
14 students and two guides
hopped on their skidoos to drive
through mountains, cross the bay,
and speed down hillsides to their
final destination. Once there, they
worked together to set up their
tent to keep warm, gather, and
eat snacks. The accompanying
guides then taught the students
how to make jiggers for ice
fishing, how to use an auger to
drill through the ice and create
fishing holes, and of course, how
to fish! It was a beautiful day
reconnecting with culture while
learning important new skills!
" The biggest success of
the project was having
an amazing day, with an
amazing group of people,
all organized by us. Looking
at the smiling faces of
the people we brought
along, and knowing we
planned, organized, and
implemented the entire
project was super rewarding.
We are extremely thankful
for this opportunity!"
JESSICA PETER
Ice Fishing
Jessica Peter | $1,500
Iqaluit, Nunavut
NUNAVUT
Iqaluit is located on Inuit Territory
as part of the Nunavut Settlement Area.
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