Qiqngurusirtuk - New ice in narrow water bodies

Indigenous Knowledge

Qiqngurusirtuk
'When new ice forms from slush in narrow water bodies, like inlets and bays, it is harder than qinu but still soft and unreliable for travel' (Sanikiluaq Siku Terminology Workshop, 2018).

English

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New ice in narrow water bodies Standard English

Inuktut

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Qiqngurusirtuk Nunavimmiutitut - Sanikiluarmiut

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