About the North HMS Terror Found
Setting an innovative example
The 1836 depiction of HMS Terror alongside a towering iceberg was recently uncovered and purchased by the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Perhaps the most iconic symbol of early Arctic exploration, HMS Terror, the doomed vessel of the Franklin expedition has remained undiscovered since disappearing over a century and a half ago. Recently a rare and previously unknown painting of the ship was found at an England estate and was purchased by the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Painted in 1836 by Admiral Sir George Back, then commander of HMS Terror, the image depicts the vessel during its voyage to explore Hudson Bay, anchored
beside a majestic, skyscraping iceberg.
Researchers suspect the image matches Back’s diary entry describing an ‘enormous berg, the perpendicular face of which was not less than 300 feet high.’ Before the advent of photography, such paintings and drawings were a crucial visual record of expeditions and their exhibition may have helped garner support for future voyages. The image is now on display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s Special Exhibitions Corridor until April 2012.
The Ilisaqsivik Family Resource Centre is work- ing to create a happier, healthier Clyde River through programming built on the idea that ‘the people themselves know best’. The centre, whose name translates as ‘to recognize oneself’ offers over 30 innovative programs promoting Inuit health and wellness, including prenatal nutrition, youth hip-hop, and an Inuit Youth Summer Work Experience program. The Inuit run centres’ approach emphasizes recognizing choices as a means to empower and connect those in the community. Their initiative has drawn the attention of Tides Canada, the country’s largest foundation for environmental and social justice, which placed them on their list of Top Ten Recipients of 2011. The distinction honours forward think- ing organizations having real world impact in their efforts to address current and pressing issues. The distinction is meant to peak the attention of potential donors who can further support the organizations efforts. To find out more about the Ilisaqsivik Family Resource Centre visit them online at
www.ilisaqsivik.ca.
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arcticjournal.ca
March/April 2012
© CMC/MCC, PHOTO MARIE-LOUISE DERUAZ
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