SIKU and SmartICE 2021 has announced their Grand Prize Winners.
Inuit from across Inuit Nunangat took part in an Ice Watch Challenge, supporting ice safety and knowledge.
There were 295 ice posts across 32 communities and these posts documented dangerous ice conditions, shared Inuktitut terminology, and contributed to the siku ice map.
The $1000 grand prize winner went to Derek Itkilik of Taloyoak, Nunavut for his post of a lead (âjugak) which is important when travelling in the spring.
Eva Obed of Nain, Nunatsiavut was also one of the grand prize winners for SIKU and SmartICE 2021.
Obed won $500 for her submission to inform residents of safe ice and safe travels.
Harpoon prize went to Ian Alaku of kangigsujuaq, Nunavik, his post shows many types of ice that people travel through in order to get their harvest.
And the $250 grand prize went to Jonny Ippak from Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, and his post showed where cracks are especially in the spring time.
Siku and SmartICE thanks everyone who contributed to their community’s ice safety and knowledge and they hope to see you again next year for the 2022 Ice Watch Challenge.