Thursday, June 17. 2010
Arctic
Nuts & Bolts - Toronto, Saint John, Vancouver & Victoria
Nuts & Bolts - Toronto, Saint John, Vancouver & Victoria
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been thinking about enjoying the splendours of the Arctic? Join us for
an information session on the nuts and bolts of Arctic travel. How to get there? What to expect? What to
wear?
When: Thursday, May 27
Time: 7 pm
Where:
Engine Gallery, 37 Mill Street in The Historic Distillery District
Toronto, ON
RSVP necessary
rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Monday, June 7
Time: 6 pm
Where: The Hilton Saint John, One
Market Square, Saint John NB
RSVP
necessary rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Tuesday, June 22
Time: 7 pm
Where: TBD, Vancouver BC
RSVP necessary rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Wednesday, June 23 - Special Session for Travel Agents
Time: 9 am
Where:
TBD, Vancouver BC
RSVP necessaryrsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Thursday, June 24
Time: 7 pm
Where: TBD, Victoria BC
RSVP necessaryrsvp@adventurecanada.com
Would
you be interested in having an info session in your hometown? Please
send your requests to info@adventurecanada.com.
Arctic Nuts & Bolts - Toronto, Saint John, Vancouver & Victoria
Arctic
Nuts & Bolts - Toronto, Saint John, Vancouver & Victoria
Nuts & Bolts - Toronto, Saint John, Vancouver & Victoria
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been thinking about enjoying the splendours of the Arctic? Join us for
an information session on the nuts and bolts of Arctic travel. How to get there? What to expect? What to
wear?
When: Thursday, May 27
Time: 7 pm
Where:
Engine Gallery, 37 Mill Street in The Historic Distillery District
Toronto, ON
RSVP necessary
rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Monday, June 7
Time: 6 pm
Where: The Hilton Saint John, One
Market Square, Saint John NB
RSVP
necessary rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Tuesday, June 22
Time: 7 pm
Where: TBD, Vancouver BC
RSVP necessary rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Wednesday, June 23 - Special Session for Travel Agents
Time: 9 am
Where:
TBD, Vancouver BC
RSVP necessaryrsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Thursday, June 24
Time: 7 pm
Where: TBD, Victoria BC
RSVP necessaryrsvp@adventurecanada.com
Would
you be interested in having an info session in your hometown? Please
send your requests to info@adventurecanada.com.
A Little Less Arctic
Anew scientific book has been produced by Springer Publishing, titled
A
little less Arctic: top predators in the world's largest northern
inland sea, Hudson Bay. It focuses on marine mammals and birds in
Hudson Bay, and the current
and expected effects of climate change on their ecology. Two AC
resource staff, Mark Mallory and Pierre Richard, have written
chapters in the book, and Mark was one of the three editors. If
you're interested in delving into some of the science on climate
change, polar bears, whales and murres, this book is written by
experts on these topics in Canada. Information on the book is
available by clicking here.
Join
Pierre Richard on our Into the Northwest Passage Expedition, find out
more by clicking here.
Join Mark
Mallory on our Out of the Northwest Passage Expedition, find out more by clicking here.
Ready to
book? Email Loretta by
clicking here.
Congratulations Rob!
AC PhotographerRobert Poulton was awarded this month with a "Best Editorial
Series Photography" by the industry magazine "Applied
Arts"
and will be featured in the new issue of the magazine. The recognized
series was a collection of portraits of the Inuit and included photos
of our very own Pakak Innuksuk and Aaju Peter captured during Adventure
Canada's High Arctic Adventure 2009. You'll also notice many of his
other photos included in our recent brochures.
The complete
winning
series can be seen online
at by clicking here or
visiting Rob's website.
The
winning
series is also being featured at an up coming gallery show in
July. More details to follow...
Join Rob at our Toronto Nuts
& Bolts Session this Thursday, May 27 for a brief introduction to
Arctic Photography - RSVP by clicking here.
An
Evening of Art from Algonquin Park
with Drawnonward
Evening of Art from Algonquin Park
with DrawnonwardPlease join us at the historic
Steamwhistle Roundhouse to help raise some money to send kids to
summer camps across Canada. Drawnonward (and some friends) will be
showing work from Algonquin Park and the North. A portion of the
proceeds will go to the Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund. It
should be a fun night of art, camp stories and a few drinks. ONE
NIGHT ONLY.
When:
Thursday, 27 May 2010 at 18:30
Where:Steamwhistle
Roundhouse. 255 Bremner Blvd (near the CN tower)
Price: $10 entrance + cash bar
You're Invited to Andrew Qappik: Pangnirtung Memories
You are invited to attend Andrew Qappik's solo exhibition at the
Winnipeg Art Gallery!
Some of you were lucky enough to travel
with Andrew on 2009's Into the Northwest Passage Expedition.
Andrew's
works have been included in every Pangnirtung print
collection, and he is well-known throughout the North for his design of
the Nunavut flag and the territory's coat-of-arms and official logo.
This
exhibiton marks the donation to the Gallery of a complete
collection of 140 of Qappik's catalogued and uncatalogued ("personal")
prints by Dr. H.G. Jones, a past traveller and long-time friend of
Adventure Canada.
It's an important first
solo exhibition for this respected artist, and features a selection of
limited-edition prints spanning his graphic career. It is another in a
series of WAG exhibitions of second- and third-generation Inuit artists
who are expressing personal and contemporary concerns.
Exhibition
sponsored by The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation and FirstAir.
For
more information on the exhibition please click here.
Let the
Arctic take your breath away and leave you with lasting inspiration on
our Arctic Quest. For more information, please click here or email Matthew
James by clicking here.
Collector's
Corner: Celebrating Two Cape Dorset Master Carvers
Corner: Celebrating Two Cape Dorset Master Carvers
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Perhaps best known for his carvings of large standing
bears, Mannumi Shaqu began carving as a teenager and continued as an
artist to support his family.
In 1951, the Government of Canada
commissioned a Mother and Child by Mannumi as a coronation present for
the Queen to be, Elizabeth II, a sign of the recognition Inuit art would
receive globally.
Mannumi had fond memories of his childhood,
often following his grandfather on hunts to feed the camp. This piece,
'Grandfather and Grandson' captures the close bond these family members
share, reflecting on his own memories of his grandfather. This is among
the last pieces he carved, at the age of 91 and nearly blind, a
testament to the spirit and skill of this remarkable artist.
'Grandfather
and Grandson'
Mannumi Shaqu (1917-2000)
Cape Dorset, 1997
H:
16 x L: 8.75 x W: 3 inches
Gallery # A 3401
CDN $ 2,770.00 (before
discount)
Paulassie
Pootoogook
Eldest son of renowned ca
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leaders, Pootoogook and Ningeokuluk, Paulassie Pootoogook began as a
printmaker in the early Cape Dorset studio, following the crucial role
his father played in developing the co-op. His attention soon turned to
carving, and his work is represented in numerous art galleries and
museums around the world. This Muskox, carved in 1993, has significant
presence and is meticulously carved. Paulassie is survived by his
brother, renowned Cape Dorset graphic artist Kananginak Pootoogook.
'Muskox'
Pauloosie
Pootoogook (1927-2006)
Cape Dorset, 1993
H 8.5 x L 14 x W 4
inches
Gallery # A 0828
CDN $ 2,265.00 (before discount)
Both
of these beautiful pieces are available for purchase. As a member of
the AC family, you are entitled to a 20% discount AND Houston North
Gallery will contribute an additional 10% to the Adventure Canada
Discovery Fund!
Shipping is extra and will be billed at cost. For
more information or to purchase this piece please contact Houston North
Gallery: inuit@houston-north-gallery.ns.ca or toll free
1-866-634-8869.
Join John Houston on our Into the Northwest Passage and Out of the Northwest Passage
Expeditions! For more information, please email Loretta by clicking here.
Franklin's
Tin: The Ox Cheek Soup Project
Tin: The Ox Cheek Soup Project
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are travelling on our Into the Northwest Passage Expedition had an
exclusive tour of the museum and of the museum vault, lead by ROM
Anthropologist Ken Lister.
In
the Anthropology collection of the Royal Ontario Museum is a tin of
Ox Cheek Soup dating to the early 1850s that was part of the
provisions for one of the Franklin Search Expeditions. The tin was
manufactured with the same method and materials as the tins carried
in the holds of Franklin's ships. In 1988 Kenneth Lister removed the
soup contents of the tin because the can was failing and the soup was
subsequently frozen for future research. Brandi Lee MacDonald at
McMaster University has analyzed the soup and found the soup to
contain lead at a dangerously high concentration. The tin was also
analyzed and as expected the solder used to
manufacture the tin has a high lead content.
The
soup, however, was in the tin for 136 years and it is not known how
quickly the lead would have leached into the soup. Did it happen
almost immediately or was it a slow process? This is now the
important question and it is being addressed with an 1850 recipe.
Together, Kenneth Lister and Brandi Lee MacDonald cooked up a vat of
ox cheek soup (Figure 3) and canned the soup in mason jars. Placed
within each jar was a length of lead solder and at regular intervals
over six months the jars will be opened and tested for lead
contamination. And now this summer as we walk along the shore of
Beechy Island and pass by the graves of Franklin's men, we may
finally know if in the early months of the expedition preserved food
was
a significant source of lead and perhaps one of the root causes for
the expedition's failure.
Join Ken Lister and the ROM on our 2010
Into the Northwest Passage Expedition. For more information please click here or email Loretta by clicking here.
New
view on Gjoa Haven's history
view on Gjoa Haven's history
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to Gjoa Haven in Nunavut will now have both an Inuit and European
perspective on the Northwest Passage, which will aid in understanding
the history of the area, Mayor Joanni Sallerina told the Northern
News Service.
"I
think having the Inuit background on the signs will really help
promote a better understanding of Inuit culture and history," he
said.
Signs
along Gjoa Haven's Northwest Passage trail were upgraded last
September to help reflect the history of the passage in an Inuit
context, said Becky Torretti, regional co-ordinator with Nunavut
Parks and Special Places.
The
signs provide information about the Nattilik Inuit both before and
during the time Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen stopped in the Gjoa
Haven area while journeying through the Northwest Passage.
Explore
the town of Gjoa Haven on our Into the Northwest
Passage: August 14-28,2010 by emailing Loretta at loretta@adventurecanada.com
Celebrate
the First Annual BC Solar Days May 28th and 29th!
the First Annual BC Solar Days May 28th and 29th!
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solar energy and opportunities you have to bring solar to your home or
business.
In Invermere BC, Greenman Sustainable Solutions is
conducting two events over two days and we would enjoy the opportunity
to explain the benefits of going solar with you. On Friday May 28th you
can learn about the solar technologies and other green features of the
Community Greenhouse at David Thompson Secondary School from 10 am to
2pm. Students and staff at DTSS will be involved in tours and
activities and the public is welcome to attend.
On Saturday May
29th, also from 10 am to 2pm, join us at Kicking Horse Coffee Cafe to
learn about solar technologies and other green living products and ideas
you can put in your home or business. The District of Invermere will
be at both events to explain the actions the town has planned and is
undertaking to address greenhouse gas reduction in the fight against
climate change.
A big thanks to supporters of these events -
District of Invermere, Solar BC, David Thompson Secondary School &
School District #6, Kicking Horse Coffee and Wild Voices for Kids.
Please
post and forward the attached poster to anyone you feel would be
interested. Thanks!
Look forward to seeing you at BC Solar Days!
Check
out Solar BC at http://www.solarbc.ca/
Papua
New Guinea!
New Guinea!
Join us as we venture to our newest
destination in 2011!
destination in 2011!
tribe, Papua New Guinea 
Papua New Guinea (PNG), in the truest sense, is one of the world's
wildest frontiers. Here the physical environment dominates all aspects
of life. Mighty rivers, creeping jungle, razorsharp
mountains,
coastal lowlands and pockets of golden beach shelter over five percent
of Earth's biodiversity. From coral reefs to glaciers, PNG is a land of
contrasts where you will be overwhelmed by the country's unspoiled
beauty. We will have the great pleasure of traversing some of the
nations most stunning coastlines. Beginning in moon-like Rabaul, our
journey aboard the 68-passenger
Oceanic Discoverer will be one of discovery as the islands reveal
themselves to us.
Dates:
March 16-28, 2011
the brochure by clicking here or email your
questions to Matthew James at matt.james@adventurecanada.com
Congratulations
Dr. Hartery!
Dr. Hartery!
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Hartery, AC's Archaeologist extraordinaire, successfully defended her
thesis on May 3!
Her thesis entitled Middle Dorset Paleoeskimo
Warm Season Adaptations in Newfoundland and Labrador assesses the
cultural change that occurred when these ancient people moved into
Newfoundland, from their former Arctic homeland, 1900 years ago. Once
thought to mostly rely on seals, she was able to show that their economy
expanded to include an incredible variety of birds such as cormorants
and the great auk, a plethora of plants not available in the Arctic, as
well significant amounts of caribou, beavers, hares, black bears,
wolves, fish (even tuna) and shellfish!
Her dissertation was
called "ground breaking'' as well as "a manuscript which will be
considered a classic for future researchers" by her defense committee
who gave her the highest pass-level possible for Ph.D.'s granted by the
University of Calgary.
Way to go Latonia!
Join Latonia on
our Out of the Northwest Passage Expedition and Newfoundland
Circumnavigation 2010!
For more information on our Out of the
Northwest Passage Expedition, please Click here or email Loretta at loretta@adventurecanada.com
For
more information on our Newfoundland Circumnavigation, please click here or email Judy at judy.harper@adventurecanada.com
Arctic
Nuts & Bolts - Winnipeg & Toronto
Nuts & Bolts - Winnipeg & Toronto
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been thinking about enjoying the splendours of the Arctic? Join us for
an information session on the nuts and bolts of Arctic travel. How to get there? What to expect? What to
wear?
When: Wednesday, May 12
Time: 6 pm
Where: The
Fort Garry Hotel Studio. 222 Broadway, Winnipeg
RSVP necessary rsvp@adventurecanada.com
When:
Thursday, May 27
Time: 7 pm
Where: Engine Gallery, 37 Mill
Street in The Historic Distillery District Toronto, ON
RSVP necessary
rsvp@adventurecanada.com
Would
you be interested in having an info session in your hometown? Please
send your requests to info@adventurecanada.com.
Get
Your Adventure Canada Gear!
Your Adventure Canada Gear!
Adventure Canada teamed up with Port Credit's
Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co. to offer a selection of high-quality
clothing options for those wishing to outfit themselves for our voyages.
Anything
from a base layer, to a fleece or waterproof outerwear will help to
protect you from the elements - keeping you warm and dry one of our 2010
expeditions!
The items are available as bundled packages, which
can include a toque, socks, a variety of base layers, and waterproof
outerwear to protect you from the elements and keep you warm and dry on
our adventures. The Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co. offers top-quality
clothing that meets our standards both in their design and in their
commitment to the environment.
Michelle Valberg Featured in National
Geographic Traveler!
Geographic Traveler!
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Wakeham Bay, Nunavik will be appearing in the National Geographic
Traveler Magazine July/Aug issue!
Michelle traveled to Nunavik
with Adventure Canada last fall on the Heart of the Arctic Expedition.
She will be returning once again as part of the resource staff on
Adventure Canada's Maritime Explorer: Islands of the Gulf in partnership
with the Canadian Geographic PhotoClub!
To find out more about
the Maritime Explorer, please click here or email your
questions to Matthew James at matt.james@adventurecanada.com
Find out more
about Michelle and her stunning photography by clicking here.