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Inuit Businesses Thrive at Aqsarniit Trade Show

2/25/2025

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The Aqsarniit Trade Show showcased local research-driven economic opportunities for Inuit businesses, featuring Sherlyn Kadjuk's custom parkas for Parks Canada.
Panelists emphasized data-driven research and collaboration to connect Inuit experiences with research economies.
Initiatives like Sikuttiaq aim to enhance long-term employment and improve government procurement access for Indigenous bids.
SmartICE promotes community control of information, merging traditional knowledge with technology for safer ice monitoring.

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Story summary

The Aqsarniit Trade Show showcased local research-driven economic opportunities for Inuit businesses, featuring Sherlyn Kadjuk's custom parkas for Parks Canada.
Panelists emphasized data-driven research and collaboration to connect Inuit experiences with research economies.
Initiatives like Sikuttiaq aim to enhance long-term employment and improve government procurement access for Indigenous bids.
SmartICE promotes community control of information, merging traditional knowledge with technology for safer ice monitoring.