Friday, April 01, 2011

Sunshines on Nain.






Taken yesterday, what a great day it was.















Here is a link to CBC audio interview with the woman who recently shot a polar bear north east of Nain.

For me the poignant parts are where the lady talks about the relationship with the land and animals that were passed on to her by her parents.

Many Inuit will never fully be assimilated into the mainstream culture, until that is recognised by governments and pro active actions taken then far too many people will continue to suffer economically, mentally and socially.

In the same vain, Noah Nochasak leaves this morning for his walk to George River in Quebec.

Noah is looking forward to the adventure and is not troubled by the expected 30 days of hauling a 180 Lb komatik and the being alone in the wilderness. Besides shelter, food and clothing the komatik holds a 22 rifle and a bloody big knife for comforts sake.

Noah expects to walk about 20 Km a day, weather and snow conditions permitting.



4 comments:

Shammickite said...

Noah is a brave man. I wish him well.

Table Mountains said...

Is there anyway to check on his progress? Does he have online updates? Or is it impossible in that region. Interesting story and I would like to follow it.

Brian said...

Noah is sending out something called 'spot check' to 10 people {to capacity], he said he may send updates to facebook, I will keep you informed as to what is happening if I receive the updates.

Unknown said...

Fantastic pictures as usual big brother. Good luck to Noah. Sounds like an amazing journey.