Heather Ochalski of Baker Lake launched an online petition in "opposition to the dumping of nuclear waste in Canada's Arctic" as soon as she heard about ITK's research last Wednesday evening, and is surprised at the response.
Less than two days later, the petition had 64 signatures. One week later, that number had climbed to [252].
"We're surprised at the response we're getting," Ochalski said, speaking on behalf of herself and her sister, who together run the Igloo Talk online discussion forum found at www.iglootalk.com.
"This is clearly demonstrating that many Inuit are opposed to storing nuclear waste in the Arctic."
Ochalski, who now lives in Ottawa, started the petition to involve people who may not be able to participate in the public forum in Iqaluit. She plans to submit the petition to ITK one week before the forum takes place.