This project will develop a toolbox of dust monitoring techniques for fugitive mine dust monitoring in Canada’s Arctic. By evaluating and adapting new and innovative methodologies for mine dust monitoring in changing Arctic conditions, we plan to address both community concerns and industry challenges in monitoring fugitive mine dust. To achieve this goal, we will leverage western science and Inuit Qauijimajatuqangit (IQ) towards an inclusive and fuller understanding of the issue. Community involvement is central to the research project at all stages including development, field work, interpretation and communication of results. Project proponents have already met with the Mittimatalik and Igloolik Hunters and Trappers Organizations and held a workshop facilitated by Ikaarvik in Pond Inlet in March 2023. IQ will shape our research questions, methods and interpretations of results. Inuit knowledge and values will guide our work and will be an essential component for the success of the project. Baffinland’s Mary River Mine supports the study to evaluate the relative performance of ground-based techniques (such as dustfall canisters, passive dry deposition collectors, snow profile samples and potentially lichen or broad-leaf vegetation sampling) with the integration of remote sensing and satellite-based Earth Observation. Based on these discussions, the project will focus on the following questions: 1) What toolset can we develop to improve dust monitoring in the Arctic (both ground-based and remote sensing); and 2) How can we improve dust characterization techniques to determine what is in the dust? The results from this project will create a foundation to determine if there are impacts to the environment surrounding the Mary River Mine by overlaying patterns of dust distribution onto maps of areas of importance to Inuit (QIA, 2021). Results from this project will support future studies in the areas of vegetation and wildlife monitoring, water quality or human health. Fieldwork will commence in April 2024 for a duration of two years. During this time, the team, in consultation with community members, will deploy 12+ passive (no power requirements) air samplers, collect snow profile samples and lichen (or broad-leaf vegetation) samples to be able to assess the extent of dust distribution and characterize the dust. The research team will also deploy passive samplers and collect snow samples alongside the existing dustfall canisters at the mine site. Field survey photos, field spectrometry and GPS surveys will be acquired to support satellite image analysis. In order to ensure our project addresses community questions and concerns, and truly incorporates IQ, we will work with the communities to determine specific monitoring locations, timing and duration. As the passive air samplers consist of a foam filter and holder and make no noise, it is not expected to produce any impacts to the environment, wildlife or people. Data management will be determined in consultation with project partners, with the resources of Natural Resources Canada being available. Finding the most effective way to share the research results in Nunavut will form part of the on-going discussions with the project partners.