Newsletter: Planning for the Future of Herschel Island - Qikiqtaruk
Posted on Oct. 16, 2026
Climate-driven changes on Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park (HIQTP) are affecting Inuvialuit use of the island, as well as Park operations and heritage resources. It is an important time to come together to discuss how we can plan for change. This newsletter delivers a detailed overview of the challenges facing the park now and into the future.
Press Release: New Inuvialuit Led Conservation Area Established in the Yukon
Posted on June 16, 2024
Request for Proposals - Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Video Project
Posted on April 29, 2024
We are currently seeking proposals for the Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Traditional Conservation Area (TCA) Video Project.
Job Posting - Program Manager
Posted on Jan. 17, 2022
We are currently hiring for the position of Program Manager! Apply by February 13, 2022.
Job Posting - Community Engagement Coordinator
Posted on Jan. 17, 2022
We are currently hiring for the position of Community Engagement Coordinator! Apply by September 11, 2022.
Wildlife Conservation and Management Plan Update
Posted on Dec. 17, 2021
Press Release - Public Comment Opportunity
Posted on June 7, 2021
The Wildlife Management Advisory Council (North Slope) has prepared a Yukon North Slope Wildlife Conservation and Management Plan. It is now available for public comment.
Science Chats Part 7: Qayaqtuqłuni
Posted on Dec. 14, 2020
The Yukon North Slope is an incredible place to do research, attracting scientists from around the world. And, while research findings are often published in academic journals for other scientists, what comes out of these projects is important for community members, wildlife managers, and local businesses. It is in everyone’s interest to communicate the science that is happening, and the values and interests of the Inuvialuit of the region. We want to share some of this incredible work with you! Join us in these Science Chats and check out the short video with Stephen Insley from the Wildlife Conservation Society, and Kayla Nanmak Arey, an Inuvialuk from Aklavik, as they discuss marine acoustics and the effects they have on marine wildlife.
This seventh chat is titled Qayaqtuqłuni, and this mean ‘using the kayak,’ like Inuvialuit would have traditionally done in the marine environment.
Science Chats Part 6: Niptaqtuq
Posted on Nov. 3, 2020
Join us in for this sixth Science Chat with Dr. Isla Myers-Smith from the University of Edinburgh, and Kayla Nanmak Arey an Inuvialuit from Aklavik, NWT as they talk about Team Shrub’s work on Qikiqtaruk (Herschel Island).
This sixth chat is titled Niptaqtuq, which means ‘a very clear and calm day.’
Science Chats Part 5: Tariumi
Posted on Oct. 29, 2020
Join us in fifth Science Chat between Cameron Eckert from Yukon Parks, and Kayla Nanmak Arey an Inuvialuit from Aklavik, as they talk Qikiqtaruk (Herschel Island) ecological monitoring!
Our fifth Science Chat is titled Tariumi. The letter r in Inuvialuktun makes a guttural or throaty sound, leading into the next letter sound. So tariumi is pronounced “da-*throaty sound-yu-me.” Da-*yu-me. This means “on the ocean” like where Qikiqtaruk lies, on the Arctic Ocean.