Thursday, June 17. 2010
New
view on Gjoa Haven's history
view on Gjoa Haven's history
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to Gjoa Haven in Nunavut will now have both an Inuit and European
perspective on the Northwest Passage, which will aid in understanding
the history of the area, Mayor Joanni Sallerina told the Northern
News Service.
"I
think having the Inuit background on the signs will really help
promote a better understanding of Inuit culture and history," he
said.
Signs
along Gjoa Haven's Northwest Passage trail were upgraded last
September to help reflect the history of the passage in an Inuit
context, said Becky Torretti, regional co-ordinator with Nunavut
Parks and Special Places.
The
signs provide information about the Nattilik Inuit both before and
during the time Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen stopped in the Gjoa
Haven area while journeying through the Northwest Passage.
Explore
the town of Gjoa Haven on our Into the Northwest
Passage: August 14-28,2010 by emailing Loretta at loretta@adventurecanada.com
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