Roundtables

The Nunavut SAR Roundtable was created in response to repeated calls from Nunavummiut for review and discussion of the territory’s SAR system. In January 2020, Nunavut Emergency Management and its academic partners held the first roundtable in Cambridge Bay. It was never envisioned as a one-and-done event, however. The roundtable is an ongoing initiative that provides the time and space to discuss and improve the search and rescue system, offers training opportunities, helps to organize other SAR activities, and strengthens the relationships required for effective SAR operations.

The roundtable is rooted in and guided by Inuit Societal Values and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, as set out by the Government of Nunavut:

• Piliriqatigiinniq / Ikajuqtigiinniq – Working together for a common cause.
• Qanuqtuurniq – Being innovative and resourceful.
• Inuuqatigiitsiarniq – Respecting others, relationships, and caring for people.
• Pijitsirniq – Serving and providing for family and community.
• Pilimmaksarniq / Pijariuqsarniq – Developing skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort.
• Aajiiqatigiinniq – Decision making through discussion and consensus.
• Tunnganarniq – Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming, and inclusive.
• Avatittinnik Kamatsiarniq – Respect and care for the land, animals and the environment.

The roundtable is dedicated to fully integrating Inuit Knowledge into the territorial and national SAR systems.