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By Bill Swan
Delve into engaging learning about politics, economics, climate science, social development, Indigenous cultural revitalization, and other pressing topics of the day in the Regenerative Travel section of Adventure Canada’s Mindful Explorer. Start with this article for an introduction to the concepts of regenerative travel.
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By Ellie Clin
Judy Kowalski was so inspired by what she learned on her Northwest Passage expedition cruise that she chose to take action towards reconciliation in her own life, creating a quilt for Martha Flaherty, a survivor of residential schools and High Arctic relocation.© Jen Derbach
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By Liz Cooper
Are you captivated by the beauty of the Arctic but feel concerned about your footprint? Here are five best practices for travelling in a responsible way in Greenland—based on insights from locals themselves.© Michelle Valberg
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By Taz Dhaliwal
Adventure Canada and the Mallory Lab, headed by Dr. Mark Mallory at Acadia University, have had a longstanding relationship through the Researcher-in-Residence program, which allows researchers on board to conduct research on both bird and plastic distribution. Learn how their work can further our understanding of seabird populations and how species are impacted by plastic pollution.
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By Ian Davidson
Adventure Canada and BirdLife International both support regenerative practices, capacity building, and community innovations to help build a world where nature and people can co-exist in a state of harmony. Find out more about the Graeme Gibson Fellowship, designed to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders.
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By Adventure Canada
Joshua Elves-Powell is a conservation biologist, researcher, policy advisor, and explorer. He joined the 2016 class of Young Explorers on Adventure Canada’s Heart of the Arctic expedition and later returned as a Researcher-in-Residence on Scotland Slowly. Learn more about Joshua’s accomplishments in this Q&A.
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By Adventure Canada
Jackie Saturno is an environmental scientist specializing in studying marine and land-based plastic pollution. Jackie joined Adventure Canada as the Researcher-in-Residence on the Mighty Saint Lawrence expedition in June 2022. In this article, learn more about what it's like to be a Researcher-in-Residence with Adventure Canada!
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By Adventure Canada
Ilnu Cultural Educator and Forester, Valérie Courtois is determined in supporting the development and strengthening of Indigenous nations and their nationhood. In this interview with her, we discuss the importance of Valérie's work with the Indigenous Leadership Initiative, her advocacy for Indigenous peoples' rights, and what you as readers can do to support this work.
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By Adventure Canada
Grace Cordsen is an explorer, researcher, and entrepreneur. She joined the 2018 class of Young Explorers on Adventure Canada’s North Atlantic Saga expedition and later returned as a Researcher-in-Residence on Greenland & Wild Labrador. Learn more about Grace’s successful projects since in this Q&A.
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By Adventure Canada
Aleksandr Rikhterman is an expedition documentary filmmaker and video producer. He joined the 2016 class of Young Explorers on Adventure Canada’s Heart of the Arctic expedition. Learn more about Aleksandr’s filmmaking success since his time as a Young Explorer in this Q&A.