The virtual exhibition Inuit Worlds, from past to present highlights the richness of Canada’s Inuit culture, both past and present. This new trilingual educational tool, available in French, English, and Inuktitut, is intended for young Inuit, scientists working in the Arctic, and the general public interested in learning about Inuit history, heritage, and culture.

On February 10, 2026, the Institut nordique du Québec (INQ) participated in the Forum on Dual-Use Research, organized by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) at the Québec City Convention Centre. This event, opened by Québec’s Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion, aimed to explore how scientific innovation can meet current geostrategic needs while stimulating the development of dual-use technologies (civilian and military).

Two researchers affiliated with INQ, Michelle Garneau (UdeM) and Mélanie Lemire (ULaval), are among this year's Acfas award winners. Professor Marianne Falardeau (TÉLUQ) is one of five scientists to watch in 2025 worldwide, according to Science News Magazine. The INQ extends its sincere congratulations to these three inspiring individuals.

Professor Faiz Ahmad Khan, pulmonologist in Nunavik and Chairholder of the INQ–McGill Northern Research Chair on Optimizing Respiratory Health Services, recently published two significant opinion pieces in major Québec media outlets addressing the ongoing rise of tuberculosis cases in Nunavik.

The Forum on the Future of Institut nordique du Québec, held on December 18, 2024 at the Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City, marked an important step in the process of developing the next INQ Strategic Plan 2025-2030.

René Therrien has been appointed interim director of Institut nordique du Québec (INQ). Professor Therrien has a long-standing relationship with the INQ, having chaired its Implementation Committee from 2014 to 2019...

[PRESS RELEASE] Université Laval and Institut nordique du Québec (INQ) are proud to break ground on the new Scientific Complex. Valued at $105 million, the construction was made possible thanks to the financial support of the governments of Quebec and Canada, as well as the City of Quebec.

INQ invites members of the Quebec community of students working in northern and Arctic research to submit a proposal to participate in the scientific poster session of INQ's Annual Symposium.

Institut nordique du Québec is pleased to announce its call for sessions and oral presentations for the next edition of INQ's Annual Symposium. The event will be held at the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City on May 7 and 8, 2024, with the theme of Northern infrastructures.

INQ is pleased to announce the publication of its brand new Activity Report for the year 2022-2023.

On Thursday April 13, 2023, Institut nordique du Québec (INQ), Swiss Polar Institute (SPI) and Université Laval signed a memorandum of understanding...