The Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Adventure

Relationship between Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ)and science:

Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit cannot be incorporated or integrated into science because societal values are broader than traditional knowledge which is anyway, by nature, unlike scientific knowledge

Both need to parallel each other Inuit observations complement scientific measurements, and vice-versa o Knowledge must be shared in both directions Especially because of the lack of coordinated data on Nunavut’s environment, Inuit observations are essential in informing and guiding scientific research

While it is unusual for Inuit to predict years ahead into the future, scientific knowledge can help to anticipate change and prevent being so suddenly faced with it.

Source: http://www.tunngavik.com/publications/environment/climate-change-inuit-perspective-en.pdf