Tuktoyaktuk

has always been shaped by land, sea, and ice, but today climate change is accelerating coastal erosion, storm surges, and permafrost thawing at a rate that threatens the community’s future, with homes already in urgent need of relocation. In 2021, Tuktoyaktuk supported a community-led initiative focused on strengthening local knowledge, monitoring capacity, and long-term planning, including the possibility of relocation. Through the project, more than 25 community members, including youth, received hands-on training in environmental monitoring and safety, from boat and snowmobile training to drone operations, bear safety, and first aid. Community Monitors now collect crucial data on ice thickness, snow depth, water chemistry, and temperature, supporting both day-to-day safety and long-term decision-making.