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Like the tree that hides the forest, the polar bear is the animal that hides Arctic biodiversity in Nunavut. The white plantigrade is not the only one to suffer the effects of climate change, microorganisms are also affected and they are the basis of ecosystems, the resources of northern communities and potentially a reservoir of useful genes for medicine.

The co-direction of each of the Institut nordique du Québec’s research axes is now ensured by two scientists from different academic institutions. The mandate of these tandems will be to lead and coordinate the scientific activities of the research axes to which they are affiliated.

Watch the recording of this webinar broadcast on February 24, 2021. A presentation by Guillaume de Lafontaine, professor of biology at UQAR and holder of the Canada Research Chair in northern flora integrative biology. (In French)

Presentation of the Pinasuqatigiitsuta project and a collaborative tool to support the sustainable and resilient development of tomorrow's northern villages.

Newsletter february 2021.

For the 2021 edition, students are challenged to produce a five-minute video clip, popularizing their northern or Arctic research project

Watch the recording of this webinar broadcast on January 27, 2021. (In French) Presenter: Pierre Legagneux, professor, Département de Biologie, Université Laval.

Atiku: The Northern and Arctic Knowledge Portal is very pleased to announce the participation of Concordia University in the project.

Watch the recording of this webinar broadcast on January 20, 2021. A lecture by Christine Michel, researcher at Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Registration is now open for the next French edition of MOOC : Le Québec nordique : enjeux, espaces et cultures which will take place from February 8 to April 4, 2021.

Prof. Catherine Girard, Prof. Mark Mallory and Prof. Warwick Vincent co-authored an article that appeared on The Globe and Mail website and you should read it!

The news, made public Thursday May 20 by Minister Marc Garneau at the Arctic Council meeting in Reykjavik, is welcomed with pride and enthusiasm by INQ and its partners.