Photo: Nanisiniq participants in Vancouver

Six youth from Arviat involved in the Nanisiniq history project recently travelled to Vancouver to re-examine the history of their community. From Aug. 13 to 23, the students explored the University of British Columbia’s collection of more than 11,000 historical documents. Back row, from left to right: Tamar Mukyunik, Elizabeth Mukynugnik, Frank Tester, John Parker, Patrick Pingushat. Front row, from left to right: Joseph Thompson, Robert Mukungnik. Learn more about their project, co-ordinated by Tester, at http://nanisiniq.tumblr.com. (PHOTO COURTESY OF NANISINIQ)