Supporting local communities
“Helping communities develop resources for tourism is important to us,” says Lyndsey Lewis, Head of Sustainability for Quark Expeditions. “For instance, Quark Expeditions has supported the efforts of the town of Qaanaaq in northwest Greenland to develop infrastructure that supports visits by small expedition ships. Through our on- board auctions, our guests support a wide range of organizations and not-for-profit groups unrelated to the tourism industry.”
Ittoqqortoormiit Museum Refurbishment
We support the community of Ittoqqortoormiit as they work to restore and modernize their local museum, to translate the sense of place and cultural identity of Ittoqqortoormiit. Ilisaqsivik Society This not-for-profit offers a wide range of culturally- based programs that support the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of all community residents from infants to elders. Pond Inlet Elders Tea A weekly community-led gathering for elders who come together to socialize, enjoy tea and country food (char, seal, whale and caribou), and participate in other activities. Mittima Food Bank This program puts healthy meals on the tables of families in need. The Mittima Food Bank, based in Pond Inlet, provides a grocery drop to over 400 families every two weeks. Pirurvik Preschool The Pirurvik Preschool in Pond Inlet provides early childhood education based on the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles, and reflects traditional Inunnguiniq educational practices.
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