Just one last note, folks, on the Arctic Change Conference in Quebec City last week.

We finished the conference strong, both thoroughly enjoying the last days.

For Jessica, the final day of the conference started with a breakfast meeting with Sharina Dodsworth of the Nunavut Department of Environment, Lucette Barber and Robin Gislason with Schools on Board about her up-coming work in Iqaluit with the elders of the community. This was followed by the challenge of an never-ending shopping list from her family up North, as Jessica went directly North from the conference. The familiar sight of bags of massive amounts kids clothes, deodorant, and toothbrushes filled our hotel room as she helped her family prepare for christmas.  She was able to make contacts with Pitsey Moss-Davies and Looee Okalik who are with the Inuit Circumpolar Counsel.

Sam spent Thursday morning at the plenary session and at a topical session on Seafloor Mapping in the Arctic (including the Northwest Passage and the Beaufort Sea. In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to explore a little of old Quebec, before attending the poster session and manning our respective booths. Jessica also interviewed James Kuptana, a Schools on Board field program participant.

The conference banquet was even better than their lunches, and enhanced by a performance by Artcirque, a circus based out of Igloolik. Jessica got us a backstage look, as her uncle is part of the troop.

Friday was filled with sad goodbyes, as we parted ways, Jessica to the North and Sam to the west.

We wish you all the best, and look forward to another meeting of the minds!

Cheers!

Sam and Jessica