Jonathan and Julie in the North

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May 5th 2006

Published: May 6th 2006

The Overview Just in case you missed parts 1, 2 & 3, here is a somewhat complete overview of our adventure in the North so far… Jonathan and I arrived in Puvirnituq in early August, 2005 so that’s where this story begins… ... Read Full Entry

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Julie Brunelle

Julie Jo

Julie and Jonathan are presently living and working in a small Inuit village in Northern Quebec, called Puvirnituq (Northern Hudson Bay area). Soon, we will be returning to the "South" to get ready for of next big adventure...a World Wide Backbacking Trip. We will be leaving in mid-September. This summer we will be working hard to build a cabin on our land. ... full info

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The Leather Products

They make mostly bracelets and keychains, but also necklaces, knife holders and hair clips.

Igloo Building 101

The Qalunaat (white) teachers decided to build igloos on the coldest day of the year (-52 w/c)with the help of a few Inuit students (of course). Juanassi begins by cutting and placing the block.

Jonathan's Igloo - B4

Jo decides to build his very own little igloo. (Notice the ski-doos with the Qamutiks (sleds) in the Background).

Igloo - midway

An important “woman” job is to patch the cracks between the blocks with snow.

Jo's Igloo - almost done...

Jo’s almost finished his little igloo. The Inuit are impressed.

The almost finished Igloo

Lastly, the gang puts the roof on the Almost competed igloothis is the Hardest part or so they tell me.

The Dog Sled Races

We were lucky to see this event as it was the first time that the Nunavik Dog-sled races started in PUV. The whole village came out to encourage the racers.

The Junior Rangers

Each sled has two riders and 13 dogs. The Junior Rangers (the local “cadets”), are Helping the racers harness the team.

Off they go!!

Off they go, one team at a time. They will cross the all of Nunavik Territory, from Puvirnituq to Kangirsuk, which is a village on The Ungavian coast. The whole race will take 10 days.

Go Andrew Go!

Of the 15 competitors, almost half are from our villageone is our School’s maintenance GuyGO ANDREW!!!

Jonathan's Work - The Group Home

The Group Home is a Home for Troubled Youth. There are about 10 Clients living there at any one time. I have 4 of my students living at the Group Home. Basically, Jo sees that they follow the rules, has fun with them, goes shopping with them, cooks for them On Sundays, the Group Home is open to sell pop, candy and chipsthe kids are helping Jo with the customers.

Julie, Rosie and Jimmy

Rosie, Me and Jimmy, they are 2 of my best students living at the Group Home.

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