After a few delays (including an overnight in Iqaluit) I arrived in Resolute on Februay 3 (last Wednesday evening). Just in time for the sunrise on the 4th. Even more spectacular than Clyde. It's been a crazy couple of weeks with packing and moving. I am really relieved to finally be here but find myself homesick for Clyde. It was so hard to say goodbye to everybody; I spent the last week in tears half the time. I was so touched by how many times I was told that I would be missed. I am settling into my new home and school. The school is beautiful and the kids and community members have been very welcoming and friendly. I have really lucked out in the housing game. I am renting the house that belongs to the principal I am replacing. It is lovely; newly renovated, amazing kitchen and even a jacuzzi! My pets have settled in very well. I think they're getting used to moving around the arctic. There was a community feast on Saturday evening and I was able to meet lots of people there. This town is soooo tiny (around 200 people), it makes Clyde look like a big city. I was surprised at how little Inuktitut the kids speak. I have always heard that the language is strong in Clyde and I can certainly see the contrast. This history of this place is so different. I wrote a bit about the high arctic relocations in a post in December 2008. The people of Resolute and Grise Fiord were moved up here by the government in the 1950's. It is quite a story. They are still waiting for an official apology from the Federal Government. I have met some elders who were among the original relocation group. So, off to a positive start in Resolute and really excited to be here.
Surise over the Northwest Passage. This picture was taken from the front step of my new house.
Some of our students at the feast.
Cutting up cariboo meat.
One of our students and her grandmother throat singing.
Sunrise shot taken through the school window.
Sunrise shot taken through the school window.
