Talk with Inukrock : developping rock climbing in Nunavik

October 18 @ 19:30 – 21:00

Inukrock : developping rock climbing in Nunavik

With Qirniulaut Padlayat, Audrey Hachey, Philippe Coallier

Inukrock is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the accessibility of rock climbing in Nunavik. Climbing is used as a stepping stone to promote the personal and professional development of Inuit youth. Youth empowerment is at the heart of this organization. You will meet Audrey (co-founder), Qirniulaut (climbing animator), and Philippe (ZG instructor and artist), who will share their experiences with us. Inukrock’s vision is to create a network of climbers from Nunavummiut who will become leaders in their communities. The conference will be held in English and French.

In the yoga studio
Free talk, on booking

Presentation of the speakers :

Qirniulaut Padlayat is 18 years old and she is from Inukjuak (Nunavik). She started rock climbing with Inukrock in 2021. She was the first girl to join what was then a ‘boys club’ and since she has inspired many other girls to participate in rock climbing. In summer 2024 she became a rock-climbing animator for Inukrock. She now lives in Montreal for the school year to continue her studies… and climb!

Audrey Hachey started working in Nunavik in 2018 as a social worker. Whilst in in Nunavik, she would miss rock climbing and in 2019 she gathered second-hand climbing shoes from Zero Gravité and brought them to Inukjuak… Overtime, there was sparks in the eyes of some of the youth and in 2022 she co-funded Inukrock with Joanassie Oweetaluktuk and Sandy Williams so that rock climbing in Nunavik may have a future.

Philippe Coallier is a tattoo artist and muralist, lead climbing instructor, as well as a mental health worker. Recently, he was hired by the organization Pivallianiq Youth to create a mural with the youth of Inukjuak. The main goal of this project was to encourage the involvement of the local climbing group, “Inukrock.” In addition to the artistic creation, Philippe also provided training on lead belaying techniques. However, with a lot of free time on his hands, his stay took an unexpected turn: he found himself substituting in a third-grade class. During this presentation, he will share the highlights of his stay, the warm welcome he received, and the enriching encounters he had in a place where, although within the same province, the reality is so different from that of southern Quebec.

Learn more, follow Inukrock :

www.inukrock.com
https://www.instagram.com/inukrock
https://www.facebook.com/Inukrock1

What are the Talks?

These are moments of storytelling, knowledge sharing, histories, and explorations. The monthly talks return to Zéro Gravité every Friday evening. After a time of listening, there is a discussion on the chosen subject. Everyone is welcome in the yoga studio at Zéro Gravité. Free with reservation.