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Gjoa Haven teen learns about climate change Jeanne Gagnon Northern News Services Published Monday, August 8, 2011
He, along with about 70 other 14 to 19-year-old youths from across Canada and the world, is participating in the expedition where students visit communities, view wildlife and learn about the effects of climate change on Arctic ecosystems. The 15-year-old from Gjoa Haven said he loves travelling and meeting new people. "I decided to join because it's a new way to make friends and I get to learn more about the Arctic," he said. Speaking from Labrador, he said he has so far learned about the animals, the ice, the permafrost, global warming and the water currents. "I didn't know they (water currents) ran all along the world. I just thought they went one way and stopped," he said. That might inspire him for his next science project as he has traveled across the country in the past two years with the Canada Wide Science Fair representing the Kitikmeot and Nunavut. "Next year, I might do a science project on global warming because I've learned so much about it right now," said Sallerina. Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean was the highlight so far, said Sallerina. The water was about 8 C, he added. When he turns 16 next summer, Sallerina said he will try getting his learner's lifeguard and lifeguard badges. In the meantime, he will enter Grade 11 at Qiqirtaq Ilihakvik this September. Once he graduates, he wants to attend Nunavut Sivuniksavut as well as train to become a pilot. The trip was "definitely worth it," said Sallerina, for what he learned about the environment. "If I learn now, I will be able to know more when I get older."
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