As part of the ecology unit, the grade 6 class followed the migration paths for six different caribou in Northern Quebec. The caribou wear a radio collar and are tracked using satellites. The information on the whereabouts of the caribou is emailed to the students by Quentin van Ginhoven who is a wildlife biologist. We are very thankful to Quentin who is always very friendly and extremely helpful!

The telemetry program has been carried out since 1991. During this time, about 15 caribou from each the George River and Leaf River herds are tracked. The program is done in association with the Societe de la faune et des parcs du Quebec, Hydro-Quebec, the Department of National Defence and the Newfoundland-Labrador Government.