Environmental education resources
Harvester Education Series (Books available in English/Inuktitut)
To obtain a copy of a book or video, visit your local Conservation office or contact @email.
The Department of Environment in collaboration with Nunavut Arctic College have developed a series of books and videos to document and share important land skills and species specific information on harvested species in Nunavut.
Video - Hunting Caribou in the Fall
Video - Hunting Seal in the Summer
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| Ikigittiarlugik Nuna Imarlu Reading Series - My First Hunt | Ikigittiarlugik Nuna Imarlu Reading Series - We Take Care of the Environment |
The Ikpigittiarlugik Nuna Imarlu reading series is a unique, Nunavut-developed literacy initiative by the Department of Environment. It infuses environmental stewardship, hunting practices, and knowledge of Nunavut's land and sea into a culturally appropriate reading program. For information about obtaining a copy of this book please contact @email
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| Terrestrial Mammals of Nunavut | Marine Mammals of Nunavut |
Both books available in English and Inuktitut Contact @email to order copies or visit your local conservation office.
Terrestrial Mammals of Nunavut Fact Sheets
Download all 17 Terrestrial Mammal Fact Sheets, available in English and Inuktitut:
Arctic fox (wildlife fact sheet) Barrenground Caribou Wildlife Fact Sheet: Peary Caribou Moose Wildlife Fact Sheet: Polar Bear Wolverine (wildlife fact sheet) Arctic ground squirrel (wildlife fact sheet) Black Bear Wildlife Fact Sheet: Grizzly Bear Wildlife Fact Sheet: Muskox Red Fox Arctic Hare Brown Lemming Least Weasel Pearyland collared lemming (wildlife fact sheet) Wolf (wildlife fact sheet)
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Common Birds of Nunavut (Available in English/Inuktitut) |
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Common Insects of Nunavut |
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Rocks and Minerals of Nunavut |
Contact @email to order copies or visit your local conservation office.
Uumajut: Learning About Arctic Wildlife (Children's book available in English/Inuktitut)
In partnership with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the Nunavut Bilingual Education Society, DOE created a book about Arctic wildlife targeting elementary school-aged children. Contact @email to order copies, visit your local conservation office, or order online through chapters.ca or amazon.ca.
Waiting at the Edge (DVD available in English/French)
DVD on the importance of seals and sealing culture to Inuit. Accompanying teacher resource available in English.
Kaakuluk Magazine (Magazine available in English/Inuktitut)
In partnership with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and the Nunavut Bilingual Education Society, DOE contributed to the caribou edition of Kaakuluk, a magazine for elementary and middle-school aged youth. Contact @email to order copies, visit your local conservation office, or order online through chapters.ca or amazon.ca.
Tajarniit (DVD in Inuktitut with English subtitles)
Tajarniit is a Nunavut-produced film about the importance of seals to Inuit. The 5-part short film documentary portrays Inuit sealing culture and history and illustrates traditional uses of seal for Ittaq (traditional tent) and Qajaq (traditional Kayak).
For additional wildlife publications and resources, visit the Wildlife Management Resources page.
Lesson Plans for Educators
Wildlife is Everywhere! A grade 4-6 lesson demonstrating that wildlife is all around us
Wildlife is Everywhere!Wildlife is Everywhere! Accompanying worksheet:
Worksheet - Wildlife is Everywhere!Litter is Waste out of Place! A grade 4-6 lesson about waste:
Litter is Waste out of Place!Let's Talk Energy! A grade 4-6 lesson on electricity production, use, and conservation in Nunavut
Let's Talk Energy!Arctic Marine Ecosystems - A grade 5 and up lesson introducing Nunavut Students to marine food webs, commercial fisheries, and conservation areas to protect corals and sponges - Courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Oceans North
Arctic Marine Ecosystems Lesson Plan:
Arctic Marine Ecosystems Lesson planArctic Marine Ecosystems Fun Facts:
Arctic Marine Ecosystems Fun FactsGrade 4 Fish Habitat and Food Web:
Grade 4 Fish Habitat and Food WebArctic Conservation Areas Map:
Arctic Conservation Areas MapGuardians of Tariuq - A music video about food webs and the importance of the Eastern Arctic Ecosystem! Brought to you by the students at Nanook School in Apex, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.