Pond Inlet

Stand strong

Stand strong

When the SS Manhattan, the first oil tanker ever to cross the Northwest Passage, came through Pond Inlet in 1969, Joseph Komangapik went out in front of it and began to build an igloo. This photograph was taken by Leigh Britnell, who wrote a message on the back of it, “For a joke, I got…

Patience

Patience

Patience, my friends, patience. Billy Jr. waits on the sea ice between #baffinisland and #bylotisland. #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #pondinlet #nunavut #nunavummiut #hunter #patience #naturenocturne #blueandwhite #seal #breathinghole #sealhunter #tradition #skill #sirmiliknationalpark #sealfie #inuit #inuk Photo by Eric Guth

Explorer’s Journal #2 for National Geographic: Hockey Love in the Arctic

Explorer’s Journal #2 for National Geographic: Hockey Love in the Arctic

Pond Inlet came out in style to show Meet the North their love for Canada’s national sport. Residents showed off their handmade jerseys as well as other hockey paraphernalia. See how Pond Inlet showcases hockey pride in the latest post for National Geographic. With the Stanley Cup playoffs in full swing, fans all over the…

Oiler nation

Oiler nation

Arctic hockey fans. There are so many amazing outfits! I published a gallery & stories on the National Geographic blog today. #stanleycupplayoffs #meetthenorth#oilersfan #oilernation #lindbladexpeditions #pondinlet #nunavut #nunavummiut #bylotisland #baffinisland #motherandson #jordaneberle

Celebrating hockey

Celebrating hockey

I’m celebrating hockey today. New story and photos on the Explorer’s Journal. Come check out the amazing fan wear we photographed in Pond Inlet last year. #stanleycup Photo by Eric Guth #meetthenorth #lindbladexpeditions #pondinlet #pondinletnunavut #arctic #hockey #fashion #arcticfashion #parkas #homemade #sewing #sealskin #oilers #habs #mapleleafs #stanleycupplayoffs

Community participation

Community participation

Well! My first library fine from the Arctic arrived today. This is one way to participate in community that I hadn’t considered, and they tracked me down at home! I’m not sure what happened to the book, but the cheque is in the mail, I promise. (Sorry.) #meetthenorth #betterlatethannever #sorry #librariesrock #library #nunavut #pondinlet #readthenorth #fined #arctic #oops

Arctic Valentine

Arctic Valentine

“What do you love about Shelly?” I asked. “Her vibrancy I suppose. She looks at things positively, and she brings a lot of positive energy into our lives. She’s extremely intelligent, beautiful, and very talented in many different ways. She supports me, and I support her, and the two of us work well together –…

In the eye

In the eye

We love introducing you to people – there are so many interesting and beautiful people out there! Here’s a woman we admire: Eleanore Pitseolak. Deputy Mayor of Pond Inlet, Nunavut. Passionate about her community. Committed to its development. Role model for youth and children, including her two young sons. Eleanore was one of many who…

Meet Zoe

Meet Zoe

“Zoe Oopik Elverum. Pond Inlet. I’ve been here my whole life, attended school, never lived anywhere else. I love to be called a nerd, to me nerd stands for Not Even Remotely Dorky. I’m also the Vice President of Nasivvik Student Council, so that’s pretty awesome. I write songs of what I feel, and I…