Update 2022

 Hello all, it’s been a decade since we left Cape Dorset. We still have very fond memories of our time up there. Actually we lived Nunavut so much that we returned to Nunavut after a couple for another 4 years. This time we went farther north to Pond Inlet, Nunavut. It was an amazing community surrounded by the most stunning landscape and ocean, national park and glacier capped mountains. We absolutely loved it and felt a part of the community, had many adventures and made many friends. Lily has a younger Brother, Beckett. They are both healthy, smart and athletic. They loved the north and talk about it fondly. Sadly we had to move south for personal reasons that made it impossible to stay in nunavut. We now live in a small town in British Columbia surrounded by large mountains, lakes and rivers. 

A part of our hearts will always be in Nunavut and I have no regrets living and working in Nunavut. It’s a rugged, isolated place that requires a special kind of person to find happiness and community in. It’s important to be comfortable with yourself, capable in fixing and problem solving, in good physical condition as the medical care can be very challenging (not that the medical staff aren’t terrific and try very hard) it’s just a taxed underfunded system.

Pond Inlet did not seem to struggle with as much violence and suicide as Cape Dorset. It certainly was not perfect either, but our time in Cape Dorset we did experience far more lockdowns and violence. I’ve heard it’s proximity to Iqaluit may play a part, but I’m not in a place to speculate. It’s hard going back and reading some of the posts from so many years ago. It brings back some painful memories. Nunavut is complex and has many challenges, some communities more so than others so be sure to do your research before you decide to relocate. 

I appreciate and am shocked that over 50,000 people have read our blog and hundreds still read it every month. We have not placed ads or tried to get any financial remuneration from it, as I think it’s a unique perspective on a place not many Canadians get to really experience. 

I’m sorry for not responding to questions or comments, life is busy and we all move on. But, I will endeavour to check the email account connected to the blog more often, so please drop me a line if you’d like.

Be bold, go on an adventure. Life is short, make the best of it. Take care and thanks for stopping by!