Télé-université (TÉLUQ)

Purpose

This project will tackle concerns and priorities of Nunavimmiut (Inuit of Nunavik) in regards to sea-run Arctic Char. They will study key aspects of Arctic Char ecology under multiple, interacting pressures through community-based monitoring and research. Bringing together Inuit Knowledge, social sciences, and cutting-edge biological methods including telemetry, otolith microchemistry, nutritional biomarkers (carotenoids, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids), and climatic data to answer the concerns around Arctic Char migratory patterns, habitat use, marine diet, quality, and resilience that are important to address for local management. Further establishing a community-based monitoring system across the three communities.