The Mackenzie River during the annual spring Ice Break. It's hard to tell from a still image, but the ice was quickly flowing by and piling up around the shore!
The ice slowly melting as temperature increases, indicating springtime (and bugs) is on it's way!
Mackensize River on the left, Deh Gah Elementary & Secondary School on the right
The school to all the wonderful students and teachers that the future Peer Educators will be working with
The community health centre where the nurses, community health rep and health promotion rep work. Had a great time chatting with the incredible women who work there and learned a lot about the health issues in the community!
One of the oldest buildings in the community, located right on the Mackenzie River.
During our free time we like to go for walks with two of our canine roommates to soak up the beautiful scenery of the territories!
Traditional feedings of the fire often take place here - we had the opportunity to attend a teaching
Rumoured to have been brought by the Queen, herself
Analyzing the data we collected from the student surveys was surprisingly fun! We learned a lot about what health topics the students are interested in.
We found a beach.... with no ice! This can only mean one thing... the bugs are coming!
We love when these majestic creatures grace us with their presence