A Training Courses on Freshwater Environmental Monitoring in Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuarapik
On November 19 and 20, 2025, Julie-Christine Martin and Flora Amill, project leader in our team, had the privilege of being welcomed in the communities of Whapmagoostui and Kuujjuarapik to deliver specialized training on freshwater environmental monitoring using animals and plants as bioindicators.
Collaboration at the heart of environmental issues
This training enabled constructive dialogue on local environmental issues and explored the interest in developing a community fishing camp dedicated to monitoring fish health. The exchanges highlighted the importance of integrating community concerns into environmental monitoring initiatives.
A key element of this training was Robert E. Fireman’s presentation, which shared a concrete example of collaboration between traditional knowledge and scientific knowledge in a fish health monitoring project in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. This collaborative approach demonstrates the added value of combining different forms of knowledge for effective and respectful environmental management.
We warmly thank all participants for their engagement and enriching contributions. Special thanks to Vincent Rain from the BEAHR (Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources) program for making this training possible.
