The Department of Environment would like to remind everyone not to approach or feed wildlife, including polar bears, as they can become reliant on humans and aggressive in searching for food.
The Government of Nunavut (GN), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and Parks Canada have partnered to develop a new comprehensive Polar Bear Guard Training course that will help further reduce polar bear-human conflicts in Nunavut.
Attend the upcoming Polar Bear Management Plan consultation in your community to share your thoughts about polar bear management and conservation throughout Nunavut!
The Department of Environment would like to advise the public that our officers in Iqaluit are investigating an alleged polar bear sighting between Sylvia Grinnell Park and Peterhead Inlet.
The Department of Environment would like to advise the public that our officers in Iqaluit are investigating an alleged polar bear sighting between Sylvia Grinnell Park and Peterhead Inlet.