Inuvialuit Art In Space

Aurora College is constructing a CubeSat (Cube Satellite) that will be launched from the International Space Station in 2021—and they're looking for Inuvialuit art to be shot into space! The CubeSat will have a display screen on board, along with a camera to capture Northern images using Earth as a backdrop!

The goal of this program is to provide NWT youth and citizens with the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the development and operation of a CubeSat. The project is a multi-year, hands-on learning opportunity for Northern youth interested in computer science and engineering, with incredible opportunities to connect with local engineers—and even the Canadian Space Agency!

As of now, I help with soldering the boards and some planning for the mission, while learning about computer and engineering science. We want our art to be used in the CubeSat Project because Inuvialuit stories are meant to be showcased to everyone. I know it’s important for the world to be able to find our Inuvialuit culture, so our knowledge can be shared with everyone. It’s important we start sharing our knowledge again, especially when thousands of voices who are trying to tell the same message keep getting shut down. Knowledge is power, and we definitely have to share that power between everyone.

—LEXIS MCDONALD, GRADE 12