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In this video conversation, Adventure Canada co-founder Bill Swan interviews filmmaker John Houston on his newest film, Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind. In the film, Inuit and Cree in Nunavik (northern Québec) recall the history of the co-operative movement in their communities and the economic hope they inspired.
© Dennis Minty
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Adventure Canada CEO Cedar Swan seeks out connection with people, place, and nature when she travels. In this personal essay, Cedar describes some of her most memorable travels, the joy of watching her young daughters undergo their own transformative travel experiences, and the duty of travellers to leave a place better than they found it.
© Victoria Polsoni
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The Regenerative Travel section of the Mindful Explorer brings our readers engaging learning about politics, economics, climate science, social development, Indigenous cultural revitalization, and other pressing topics of the day. This article by Adventure Canada co-founder Bill Swan provides an introduction to the concept of regenerative travel.
© Mark Edward Harris
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Why did Cape Dorset become Kinngait—and what new names are next? Adventure Canada historian, political scientist, and journalist Aaron Spitzer wraps his mind (and mouth) around reclaiming names across Inuit Nunangat and Canada.
© Dennis Minty
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Adventure Canada and the Amina Anthropological Resources Association have worked in partnership for over ten years. In this 2020 update, archaeologist Latonia Hartery tells us more about AARA’s mandates and programs, and announces the lucky recipient of the Pioneers Scholarship.
© Dennis Minty
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Adventure Canada is delighted to be working with Dr. Pauline Sheldon as we deepen our understanding and practice of regenerative travel. In this article, Dr. Sheldon provides an academic deep dive into the research and theory behind this exciting new field.
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Adventure Canada and the Ayalik Fund have worked in partnership since 2016. In memory of their son, Eric Ayalik Okalitana Pelly, long-time Adventure Canada team members David and Laurie Pelly started the Ayalik Fund to provide opportunities for Inuit youth to build self-esteem and confidence through challenging outdoor adventure.
