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By Scott McDougall
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we feature Liz Pijogge of Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, who, with her team, is doing pioneering work on plastic pollution in the North Atlantic.
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By Ken McGoogan
In 1999, author-historian Ken McGoogan, along with two other men, placed a plaque overlooking Rae Strait, commemorating John Rae’s 1854 discovery—the final link in the first navigable Passage. Twenty-five years later, McGoogan finds himself reflecting on his return to this very spot. Experience the Arctic through his perspective as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from his award-winning book, Fatal Passage, in the first of this six-part series.
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By Adventure Canada
Join Canadian Geographic travel ambassador, John Smol, on an expedition that promises to reveal the hidden gems of Canada. Uncover the breathtaking beauty of lesser-known landscapes, rich historical sites, and vibrant cultures guided by this passionate researcher and professor. In this exclusive interview, learn more about this enchanting region and the insights John will bring to this extraordinary journey.
Photo Story | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
By Adventure Canada
Each Adventure Canada expedition holds its own unique highlights. Find out more about the top eight experiences on this trip of a lifetime. Vibrant Inuit culture, incredible ice, rich history, and amazing wildlife will send shivers of excitement down your spine on this spectacular expedition.
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By Taz Dhaliwal
Adventure Canada speaks with Mi’kmaw authors Chief Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O’Neill about their books, My Indian and Suliewey. Through the power of storytelling, the two are reclaiming and humanizing the trivialized narrative of Sylvester Joe (Suliewey). Sylvester is a Mi’kmaw guide, who accompanied colonial settler William Epps Cormack on a quest to locate the last surviving Beothuk encampments in 1822. Learn how they are reframing the settler perspective and dispelling colonial myths.
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Article | Newfoundland and Labrador
By Tom Gordon
Inuit brass bands once integral to Labrador's soundscape, were introduced by Moravian missionaries in the eighteenth century. Author Tom Gordon writes about how these bands evolved as a cultural touchstone, celebrating milestones, welcoming visitors, and marking tragedies. Read more to find out how after a decline, a revival project in 2013 reignited the Nain Brass Band, reaffirming its cultural identity and community ties.
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By Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada speaks with Inuk industry leader Jason Edmunds to learn more about the Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Initiative launched by the Government of Nunavut. The initiative provides training opportunities and placements for Inuit interested in a career in the expedition cruise ship industry, creating much-needed space for Inuit participation, representation, and leadership within it.
