The geology of this area remains poorly described, visited only by the Geological Survey once by aerial survey in the 1950s. This work focuses on aspects of stratigraphy, structural geology and age dating of the rocks to form a bedrock map and create associated scientific publications. According to western science, this area could provide critical information involving the initial assembly of North American continents and critical minerals. Therefore, the necessity of the work is to advance our understanding of the Earth’s evolution, and to investigate the potential for critical minerals.The project will be undertaken in the study area outlined in the map (attached). We aim for the field research to tentatively commence from July 10th to the 31st. The team will collect field observations by taking notes, photographs, and rock samples by hammer. The team will be transported by foot, helicopter and boat; with the intention being mostly by boat (inflatable Zodiak) and helicopter to a lesser extent. Immediate risk to the environment is noise from the helicopter. We will follow the Government of Nunavut’s recommended altitude for aircraft of 610 meters during point-to-point travel, and only intended on using the helicopter for 7 days. To mitigate noise caused by boats, we will use a smaller more quite motor and stay well away from large mammals. Our stay at a field camp will also impact the environment with the use of water and the production of waste and garbage. The field crew will be advised that water use should be kept to a minimum and be well within the constraints of our Nunavut Water Board permit. Waste will be incinerated and/or stored in a bear safe container for later disposal. Crew members will give a wide berth of at least 100m to large mammals. We will have safety protocols in place for predatory wildlife. Human impacts will be limited. The Hunters and Trappers Organization Office and Senior Administrative Officer of Arviat have been will be consulted and this was not a point of concern that was raised to avoid potential disturbance to for Nunavummiutthe community. The data will be stored in the Geological Survey of Canada’s, and the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office’s database. Field notes and photographs will be catalogued and archived. Archeological findings will be photographed and coordinates noted; this data will be sent to the Inuit Heritage Trust for their management. It is our intention to involve as many Inuit owned firms and employees as possible for this project. This includes: 1) hiring interpreters for community consultations, 2) Indigenous translators for text in permits, presentations and letters to the community, 3) a wildlife monitor/ field assistant/cook is intended to be hired from Arviat to join us into the field, and 4) the contract for building the field camp will be prioritised to Indigenous owned firms. We intend to share our findings by:•Providing all publications to the local community of Arviat and the Nunavut Research Institute•Potentially presenting findings at the Nunavut Mining Symposium (if space is available). •Following-up with the community after the field season to report the activities and findings.