Vocabulary
Give 2 ways of saying "dépendre de"
depend on = rely on
Where does the video take place?
In Canada’s Arctic.
What two kinds of knowledge does SmartICE combine?
Traditional Inuit knowledge and remote monitoring technology.
Who uses SmartICE information to plan safer travel routes?
Sea ice users in the community.
What does “harvest” mean?
Récolter / cueillir
What is sea ice used for in northern communities?
For traveling and harvesting food.
What tool do SmartICE operators use to measure ice thickness?
A mobile ice thickness sensor.
What traditional knowledge does SmartICE record?
Elders’ knowledge about sea ice.
What does the adjective “unpredictable” mean?
Something that is not easy to know or guess (→ imprévisible).
Why are ice roads becoming more dangerous?
Because sea ice thickness is unpredictable due to climate change.
How many communities use SmartICE now compared to three years ago?
It expanded from 3 to 24 communities.
What kind of data does SmartICE produce?
Real-time data about ice thickness.
English for: "être soucieux de l'Environnement"
be environmentally-minded
What is SmartICE? (give the type of organization and what they do)
A not-for-profit organization that monitors sea ice safety.
How many Inuit have been trained and employed by SmartICE?
Over 100 Inuit.
What award did SmartICE win in 2021?
The Museum’s Award for Not-for-Profit, Small and Medium category.
What does “self-determination” mean for a community? Explain and give a translation
The right to make its own decisions (→ autonomie / autodétermination).
What is the main purpose of SmartICE?
To help Arctic communities travel safely and adapt to climate change.
How do SmartICE operators show ice thickness on their tracks?
By color coding their weekly routes.
What opportunities does SmartICE give to northern communities?
Self-determination and climate change adaptation activities.