Polar Knowledge Canada

Inuit Knowledge helped solve one of history’s greatest Arctic mysteries. 🧭

For more than 170 years, the fate of the Franklin Expedition remained unknown. Inuit in the region had long shared knowledge and oral histories about where ships had been seen and what happened to the crew. ⏳ ❓

When modern search teams drew on this knowledge, it helped guide researchers to the area where the wreck of the HMS Erebus was located in 2014, followed by the HMS Terror in 2016. ⚓ 🌊

This story is an important reminder of the value of listening to Indigenous voices and knowledge. Not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because this knowledge, built through generations of close observation and lived experience, continues to help us better understand places around us, oceans, sea ice, and environmental change. 🌍 ✨






Parks Canada

🪿 Migratory birds are back, and it's egg-picking season! 🥚

Heading out on the land? Remember that avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in some wild birds in Canada. The risk to people is LOW, but here are some easy tips that can help keep you and your family safe while harvesting this bird season:

❌ Don't handle birds that look sick or are found dead
✅ Wear gloves when collecting eggs or handling birds
✅ Only collect clean, uncracked eggs
✅ Wash and disinfect hands and equipment after use
✅ Cook eggs and meat thoroughly before eating

📍 If you see sick or dead birds/wildlife, report it promptly to your local Conservation Office.

Check our resources to learn more about bird flu (avian influenza) and how to stay safe (available in English, French, Inuinnaqtun and Inuktitut):

🔗 Avian influenza - Information for northern communities: https://ow.ly/Fgh250ZayCb
🎥 Avian influenza in Arctic and Northern Canada: https://ow.ly/fInh50ZayCk
📄 Avian influenza handout: https://ow.ly/o5wv50ZayCi

Happy harvesting!