Arctic Bones

SEDNA, in partnership with the traditional hunting community of Kullorsuaq in Greenland, has embarked on a unique project aimed at preserving Arctic biodiversity while promoting the ancestral knowledge of the Inuit. The main objective of this initiative is to collect and document the bones of Arctic animals hunted for subsistence, such as bears, narwhals and seals, in order to integrate them into the collections of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN) in France.

This collaboration will not only support species conservation, but also promote sustainable hunting, highlighting the cultural and ecological practices of local populations. SEDNA will also strive to raise public awareness of the Arctic's rich cultural and environmental heritage, through exhibitions and educational programs.

The project will respect local traditions and the hunting quotas set by the Greenland authorities. Each skeleton collected will be carefully prepared and transported to France, where it will be studied by researchers and added to scientific collections. This approach will encourage a dialogue between indigenous knowledge and modern science, while helping to preserve fragile Arctic ecosystems.

A large-scale mission combining environmental conservation, cultural enhancement and scientific contribution, with the ambition of strengthening the resilience of local communities and encouraging sustainable protection of the Arctic .