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©Mark Edward Harris
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Reclaiming the Names: Decolonizing the Arctic, One Place Name at a Time
By Aaron Spitzer
Why did Cape Dorset become Kinngait—and what new names are next? Learn about the reasons communities across Inuit Nunangat, Canada, and around the world are reclaiming their traditional place names. Wrapping your mind (and mouth) around these old names made new might not be as tricky as you think.
©Dennis Minty
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Partnership Profile: Amina Anthropological Resources Association
By Latonia Hartery
Learn more about how Adventure Canada and the Amina Anthropological Resources Association have worked in partnership for over ten years. In this 2020 update, hear from archaeologist Dr. Latonia Hartery about AARA’s mandates and programs, and the announcement of the lucky recipient of the Pioneers Scholarship.
©Scott Forsyth
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A Stormy Start
By Shannon McConnell
“A storm is coming,” the guides warned on the first day. Although the expedition may have started out grey and stormy, a little Arctic weather couldn’t stop this Californian from having the trip of a lifetime! Enjoy this vivid reflection full of memories of the experience.
©Dennis Minty
Article | Scotland
Gracing the Windy Light: The Seabirds of Scotland
By Dennis Minty
Grab your binoculars for Scotland’s non-stop birding opportunities and take a deep dive into the lives of gannets and puffins during their nesting seasons in the North Atlantic. From the towering granite of St. Kilda to the grassy hills of Fair Isle, seabird colonies abound in the Scottish isles.
©Dennis Minty
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Regenerative Tourism 101
By Pauline Sheldon
Deepen your understanding of regenerative travel with this academic deep dive into the research and theory behind this exciting new field of tourism. Take your travel practices beyond just sustainable and learn about how you have the power to make the places you visit even better.
©Janet Read
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High Arctic Light: Wilding and Cultivation
By Janet Read
How has the North inspired you? One artist was so moved by her Out of the Northwest Passage expedition that she created a new exhibition of her works based on her travels with Adventure Canada. Learn more about her journey, inspirations, and process.
©Martin Lipman
Article | Canadian High Arctic and Greenland
How to Talk like an Adventurer: Nine Fine Phrases You’ll Find Yourself Saying in the Arctic
By Aaron Spitzer
Get an introductory lesson in Adventurese: a tongue-twisting combination of sailors’ vernacular, Inuktitut, Newfoundland English, scientific terminology, and other Adventure Canada jargon. Learn their hilarious—and sometimes confounding—meanings to prepare for your next Arctic expedition.