SIKU

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

 Congratulations to this year’s Ice Watch Grand Prize Winners!Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Ice Watch and keep an eye on SIKU and our social media channels as we continue to share highlights from this year’s ice season!Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatch

 Congratulations to Rick Oyukuluk Sr. from Arctic Bay! Rick is this week’s Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post on May 30 documenting aajuraq - an area of open water formed by ice opening up due to wind or currents, often in spring.

Congratulations to Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik - the Week #11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging ivujuq - the process of ice piling up and forming ridges along the floe edge.

Johnny Arnaituk’s Ice Post near Kangiqsujuaq has been chosen as a featured video! It is an excellent example of community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch - you could win a new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more!Learn more - https://siku.org/icewatchLanguageEnglish narration with Inuktut subtitles 

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

 Congratulations to Bernard Andersen from Makkovik - the Week #10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkanik - open areas in spring.

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Brian Kasudluak from Inukjuak - the Week #9 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkaniq - open areas in spring.

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Johnny Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week #8 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

 Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win Northern gift cards, a new snowmobile and more! Learn more - /siku.org/icewatchLanguageEnglish narration with Inuktut subtitles

 Congratulations to Samantha Pilgrim from Postville - the Week #7 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

 Congratulations to James Keevik from Tuktoyaktuk - the Week #6 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting open water near their community.

Congratulations to David Iqqaqsaq from Qikiqtarjuaq - the Week #5 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting rough ice near their community.Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a brand new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Congratulations to Samuel Mcleod from Aklavik - the Week #4 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting young ice near their community.Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a brand new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

Goose Watch 2025 has begun!Indigenous communities across the North are working together to help track this year’s goose migration using SIKU - you could win a $1000 gift card, sponsored by Northern! Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatchStay safe and good hunting!LanguageEnglish narration with English captions

Congratulations to Elena Angnatuk from Quaqtaq - the Week #3 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting how to use an unaaq (harpoon) near their community.

 Congratulations to Willia Amaamatuak from Salluit - the Week #2 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting sinaaq near their community.

Congratulations to Johnassie Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week #1 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting inniruvik near their community.

The 2025 Ice Watch has begun!Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by making Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win Northern gift cards, a brand new snowmobile and more! Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatch.Never approach dangerous conditions and get your community’s elders and ice experts involved!

 It’s almost time for Ice Watch 2025! All posts made this ice season will be reviewed by a panel of Inuit ice experts and considered for grand prizes, including a brand new snowmobile!The challenge officially begins in March and prizes will be announced each week.In the meantime, all qualifying SIKU Ice Posts made from October to June are eligible for Grand Prizes.

 Congratulations to Charlie H Bonabi, Rayn Copland and Daniel Suppa, the winners of the SIKU Goose Watch grand prize draw! Their goose posts show how Indigenous communities across the North are using SIKU to share valuable knowledge about the yearly goose migration.Keep watching Uvagut TV, SIKU and our social media channels to get involved in next year’s Goose Watch!

Congratulations to this year’s Ice Watch Grand Prize Winners!Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Ice Watch. Keep an eye on SIKU and our social media channels as we continue to share highlights from this year’s ice season!Learn more at: siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase a selection of SIKU Goose Watch posts from across the North!These posts contribute to knowledge-sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration, as well as nesting, hatching, and molting!

 � Congratulations to Judah Sarpinak from Iglulik - the Week 17 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post near their community.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Cheryl Tilley from Arctic Bay - the Week 16 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Congratulations to Cheryl Tilley from Arctic Bay - the Week 16 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Watch David Kakutuk as he takes us on his goose hunt near Akulivik! David made this post demonstrating the process of his hunt, from goose call to retrieving his harvest. Thanks for letting us share, David!

Congratulations to Rick Oyukuluk from Arctic Bay - the Week 15 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Exciting news! Respected craftsman Simeonie Kavik has created an unaaq (harpoon) to be sent to a lucky Ice Watch grand prize winner at the end of the challenge!Keep posting for your chance to win the harpoon, Northern gift cards cards or an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant!

Congratulations to Jaypetee Peter from Grise Fiord- the Week 14 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Congratulations to Sam Inootik from Pond Inlet- the Week 13 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/icewatch

 Congratulations to Daniel Kulugutuk from Panniqtuuq - the Week 12 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

 Congratulations to Jamie Anilniliak from Iqaluit - the Week 11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

James Keevik’s Ice Watch post near Tuktoyaktuk has been chosen as a featured video! It is an excellent example of community knowledge sharing using SIKU!Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge - you could win Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!Learn more - https://siku.org/icewatch

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

 Congratulations to David Kullualik from Panniqtuuq- the Week 10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 1000 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!

Congratulations to Josie Amitook from Sanikiluaq- the Week 9 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Mark Tookalook from Umiujaq- the Week 8 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

 Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts demonstrating community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - /siku.org/icewatch

Week #7 Ice Watch Winner - Norman InootikCongratulations to Norman Inootik from Pond Inlet- the Week 7 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

 Learn how to make a Goose Watch post using SIKU! Harvest, nest and other observation posts are all eligible - and because SIKU works without an internet connection, you can save posts when you're on the land!Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatchLanguageEnglish narration with Inuktut subtitles

Congratulations to Patricia Itigaituk from Quaqtaq - the Week 6 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

 Congratulations to Willia Amamatuak from Salluit! Willia won a $100 Northern gift card this week for making an excellent SIKU ice post! Get involved in Ice Watch for your chance to win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo!Language: English with Inuktitut subtitles

Learn how to make an ice post that qualifies to win an Ice Watch prize! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with the SIKU app - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Do Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatchLanguageEnglish narration with Inuktut subtitles

Congratulations to Lucassie Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week 4 Ice Watch Winner!Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Share Ice Posts with SIKU to support ice safety and share knowledge in your community—you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo! from Contant, Northern gift cards, and more!For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

The SIKU 2024 Goose Watch Challenge has begun!Indigenous communities across the North are working together to help track this year’s goose migration using SIKU - you could win a $1000 gift card, sponsored by Northern! Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatchStay safe and good hunting!LanguageEnglish narration with English captions 

Congratulations to John Eetuk from Coral Harbour - the Week 3 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo! from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

The 2024 Ice Watch has begun!Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by making Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatch. Ice Watch is a collaboration between Arctic Eider Society and SmartICE.

 Congratulations to David Mickiyuk from Sanikiluaq - the Week #2 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!

 Congratulations to Jamari Ivalutanar from Naujaat - the Week #1 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting the floe edge near their community.

 It’s almost time for the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! All posts made this ice season will be reviewed by a panel of Inuit ice experts and considered for grand prizes, including a brand new Ski-Doo!The challenge officially begins on March 1* and weekly winner prizes will be announced each week.

 Congratulations to Danny Angnatuk, Lucas Owlijoot and Joe Kavik, the winners of the Goose Watch Challenge grand prize draw! Their posts demonstrate how SIKU facilitates Indigenous communities working together across the North.

Congratulations to Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik - first place winner of the Ice Watch Challenge! Daniel won an Expedition Sport 600A 2023 Ski-Doo sponsored by Contant for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/29493 documenting qinu near their community.

 Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using the SIKU App!

Congratulations to Rex Willie from Arctic Bay: the June 26 - July 2 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/34072 near their community.

Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using the SIKU App!

 Watch our selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using the SIKU App!

 Congratulations to Karen Nanook from Taloyoak - the June 19-25 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/33813 near their community.

Congratulations to our recent SIKU GooseWatch community winners; Scott Andersen, John Eetuk, Ryan Nivingalok, Gina Panigayak, Basil Ammaaq, Wade Maring and Tagoo Willie

 Congratulations to Lollita Evvik from Pangnirtung - the June 12-18 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/33412 documenting aukkaaniq near their community.

The Ice Watch Word of the Week is: Ivunik.Ivunik is piled up ice and Ivujuk is the process of ice piling up. This often happens with moving ice piling up along the shore, or at the floe edge when the moving floe closes up against the land fast ice edge and creates pressure ridges of piled up ice. siku.org/app#/map/browse/ice/9

Congratulations to Owen Willie from Arctic Bay - the June 5-11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/32982 documenting aajuraq near their community.

The Ice Watch Word of the Week is: Kanijjuk, Qanguti, Frost Flower.Qanguti, Kanijjuk, Frost flowers are incredible crystals of salt and ice that can be seen forming on the surface of new ice as the salt is pushed out of the freezing ice.

 Congratulations to Johnny Mike from Pangnirtung - the May 29 - June 4 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/32782 documenting sinaaq near their community.

Congratulations to our recent SIKU GooseWatch community winners, Evander Cheezo, Emma Lazarus, Stanley Annanak, Jobie Nuvuka, Matthew Okpik, Ian Alaku, Willia Amamaatuak, Iola Sagiaktuk, Denise Okheena for posting the first Siku app Goose Posts in Eastmain, Kashechewan, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kuujjuaraapik, Quaqtaq, Kangiqsujuaq, Salluit, Kimmirut and Ulukhaktok.

 Denise Okheena’s Ice Watch Challenge post has been chosen as a feature video for broadcast on UvagutTV! It is an excellent example of community knowledge sharing using the SIKU App!

Once sikuliaq freezes up enough so that it is thicker and no longer wavy, it is called sikuliaviniq or tuvaruaq. Using a harpoon, it can be walked on and when it gets thicker sometimes can support a skidoo.siku.org/app#/map/browse/ice/46

Congratulations to Richard Amarualik from Iglulik - the May 22-28 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/31962 near their community.

The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuliaq (Sikuliak, Hikuliaq, Hikulihaaq).Sikuliaq, or young ice, forms as sikuaq freezes up and gets thicker and harder. It no longer looks grey and can have some snow on top. It can be strong enough to support some animals but not always thick enough to support a person walking on it. siku.org/app#/map/browse/ice/37

Congratulations to Jason Iqaluq from Sanikiluaq - the May 8-14 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/31618 near their community.

 Congratulations to Naalak Mifsud from Kangiqsujuaq - the May 15-21 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/31929 documenting qainngu near their community.

 Learn how to make a Goose Watch post using the SIKU App! Add a photo of the goose or nest and tag your community. Upload your post to SIKU and you’re automatically entered to win great prizes! Harvest, nest and other observation posts are all eligible and SIKU works without an internet connection, so you can save posts when you are on the land.

 The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuaq.Sikuaq, or Hikuaq in the western dialects, is when Qinu or slushy ice begins to solidify and forms very thin freshly formed ice.siku.org/app#/map/browse/ice/20

 Congratulations to our recent SIKU GooseWatch community winners, Paulusi Alayco, Dylan Basto, Cornilusie Niviaxie, Brian Kasudluak, Danny Angnatuk, Jobie Fleming, Billy Palliser, Allan Rumbolt, David Saunders, Ryan Solomon Jaaji Akpahatak, Daryll Baker and Daniel Jaaka for posting the first @sikuapp Goose Posts in Akulivik, Hopedale, Umiujaq, Inukjuaq, Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuaraapik, Puvirnituq,

Sikuaq, or Hikuaq in the western dialects, is when Qinu or slushy ice begins to solidify and forms very thin freshly formed ice.siku.org/app#/map/browse/ice/20

 Congratulations to Jason Iqaluq from Sanikiluaq - the May 8-14 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/31618 near their community.

 Johnassie Ippak’s Ice Watch Challenge post has been chosen as a feature video for broadcast on UvagutTV! It is an excellent example of community knowledge sharing using the SIKU App!

 The SIKU Ice Watch Word of the Week is Qaingu ᖃᐃᖑ (Qainngu ᖃᐃᙳ, Qainnuq ᖃᐃᓐᓄᖅ, Qaimnguq).Qaingu is ice that forms along the shore in the fall at the high tide line when Qinu, or slushy ice, is pushed onto the shore and builds up from waves and tides, where it freezes from slush into more solid Qaingu.

 Congratulations to Valerie Qaunaq from Arctic Bay - the May 1-7 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/31184 documenting the floe edge near their community.

 The Ice Watch Word of the Week is: Qinu (ᕿᓄ), or Qinuaq (ᕿᓄᐊᖅ), which is slushy ice that is one of the first types of ice that forms in the fall and at the floe edge in winter. Learn more 

 Learn how to use the SIKU App to create an Ice Post eligible for a prize in the Ice Watch Challenge! SIKU works without an internet connection so you can save posts about ice conditions when you are on the land.

Congratulations to David Kullualik from Pangnirtung - the Apr 24-30 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/30796 documenting the floe edge near their community.

 SIKU 2023 Goose Watch Challenge has begun!Work together with other Indigenous communities across the North to help track this year’s goose migration using the SIKU app - you could win a $1000 gift card sponsored by Northern! Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatch

 Congratulations to Judah Sarpinak from Iglulik - the April 17-23 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/30632 documenting sinaaq near their community.

 Congratulations to Willia Amamaatuak from Salluit - the April 10-16 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/30374 documenting aajuraq near their community.

 Congratulations to Isaac Takatak from Sanikiluaq - the April 3-9 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/30313? documenting aajuraq ᐋᔪᕋᖅ - lead near their community.

 Congratulations to Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik - the March 27-April 2 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post siku.org/app#/map/deployment/30107? documenting Annisak near their community.

 Congratulations to Gary Eeseemaile from Kimmirut - the March 23 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/29757 documenting the floe edge near their community.

 The 2023 Ice Watch has begun!Support ice safety and knowledge transfer in your community by sharing Ice Posts with the SIKU app - you could win a Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatch. Ice Watch is a collaboration between Arctic Eider Society and SmartICE.

Description Congratulations to Alec Oovaut from Quaqtaq - the June 27 - June 30th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/22147) documenting Floe Edge - Sinaa near their community.

Description Congratulations to Luba Nangmalik from Sanirajak - the June 20 - June 26th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/21847) documenting ice near their community.

Description Congratulations to Crystal Natanine from Arctic Bay - the June 15 - June 22nd Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/21675) documenting ice near their community.

Description SIKU Ice Watch Feature Video by Norman Mike.

Description SIKU Ice Watch Feature Video by David Kullualik.

Description Congratulations to Derek Itkilik from Taloyoak - the June 7 - June 14th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/21016) documenting Aajuraq - Lead near their community.

Description Congratulations to David Kullualik from Pangnirtung - the May 23 - 29th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/20224) documenting ice near their community.

Description Congratulations to Iqaluk Toonoo from Kinngait - the May 16 - May 22nd Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/19826) documenting ice near their community.

Description Congratulations to Jason Iqaluq from Sanikiluaq - the May 9 - 15th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/19559) documenting a Aajuraq - Lead near their community.

Description Congratulations to Kukik Baker from Arviat - the May 2 - May 8th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/19241) documenting Qaamanniq near their community.

Description The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuliaviniq / Tuvaruaq Once sikuliaq freezes up enough so that it is thicker and no longer wavy, it is called sikuliaviniq ot tuvaruaq. Using a harpoon, it can be walked on and when it gets thicker sometimes can support a skidoo.

SIKU 2022 Goose Watch Challenge has begun! Work together with communities across the north to help track this year’s goose migration using the SIKU app - you could win up to $1000 sponsored by Northern! Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatch

Description Congratulations to Allen Kogiak from Inuvik - the April 25 - May 1st Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/19034) documenting dangerous ice near their community.

Description The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuliaq (Sikuliak, Hikuliaq, Hikulihaaq). Sikuliaq, or young ice, forms as sikuaq freezes up and gets thicker and harder. It no longer looks grey and can have some snow on top. It can be strong enough to support some animals but not always thick enough to support a person walking on it.

Description Congratulations to Richard Amarualik from Igloolik - the Apr. 18-24th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/18862) documenting dangerous ice at the floe edge near their community.

Description The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuaq. Sikuaq, or Hikuaq in the western dialects, is when Qinu or slushy ice begins to solidify and forms very thin freshly formed ice.

Description Congratulations to Josh Atagooyuk from Iqaluit - the Apr. 10-17 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/18723) documenting ice near their community.

Description The Ice Watch Word of the Week is: Ivunik. Ivunik is piled up ice and Ivujuk is the process of ice piling up. This often happens with moving ice piling up along the shore, or at the floe edge when the moving floe closes up against the land fast ice edge and creates pressure ridges of piled up ice.

Description Congratulations to Alec Niviaxie from Umiujaq - the Apr. 4-10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/18629) documenting Tuvaq ᑐᕙᖅ, Tuva ᑐᕙ, Landfast Ice near their community.

Description The Ice Watch Word of the Week is: Kanijjuk, Qanguti, Frost Flower. Qanguti, Kanijjuk, Frost flowers are incredible crystals of salt and ice that can be seen forming on the surface of new ice as the salt is pushed out of the freezing ice.

Description Congratulations to Johnassie Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Mar. 28 - Apr. 3rd Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (https://siku.org/app#/map/deployment/18564) documenting Apputainaq (ᐊᑉᐳᑕᐃᓇᖅ) near their community.

Description The SIKU SmartICE 2022 Ice Watch Word of the Week is Qaingu ᖃᐃᖑ (Qainngu ᖃᐃᙳ, Qainnuq ᖃᐃᓐᓄᖅ, Qaimnguq). Qaingu is ice that forms along the shore in the fall at the high tide line when Qinu, or slushy ice, is pushed onto the shore and builds up from waves and tides, where it freezes from slush into more solid Qaingu.

Description Congratulations to Judah Sarpinak from Igloolik - the Mar. 17-27th Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post (siku.org/app#/map/deployment/18251) documenting Sinaa ᓯᓈ / Floe Edge near their community.

Learn about Qinu (ᕿᓄ) or Qinuaq (ᕿᓄᐊᖅ), one of the first types of ice that forms in the fall time around the harbours and bays and starts building up around the shore as the ocean begins to freeze. The Word of the Week is part of the 2022 SIKU SmartICE Ice Watch Challenge. Learn more at siku.org/icewatch.

How to Create a SIKU Ice Watch Post Learn how to create an ice post for the SIKU SmartICE 2022 Ice Watch Challenge using the SIKU iOS or Android app.

The SIKU SmartICE 2022 Ice Watch has begun! Support ice safety and knowledge transfer in your community by sharing Ice Posts with the SIKU app - you could win a Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! Learn more at https://siku.org/icewatch