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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.
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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.
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By Liz Carlson
Inuk artist Jessica Winters reflects on reconciliation through her design of this year’s orange shirt for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Inspired by her family’s legacy and northern roots, Jessica’s work embodies compassion, unity, and the ongoing journey toward understanding and healing.
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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 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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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.
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By Dennis Minty
Author Dennis Minty unveils the transformative power of silence of Torngat Mountains National Park. Reflecting on personal experiences, he reveals how this land, rich in Inuit history, offers a spiritual sanctuary. Amidst the wilderness and towering peaks, the Torngats inspire mindfulness, self-discovery, and a profound connection to the essence of nature.
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By Taz Dhaliwal
Prior to National Indigenous Peoples Day, Adventure Canada spoke with Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism, and band member, Jamie Thomas. Jamie discusses the authentic cultural experiences the Mi’kmaq community in Prince Edward Island is offering visitors. Jamie also discusses the relationship building that has been taking place between Lennox Island First Nation and Adventure Canada for years in the making now.
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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.
