Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North The end of the year is often a time to take stock. And here at Eye on the Arctic, we’re no different. So as 2017 draws to a… »
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Climate, tourism and Obama’s big surprise: 2016 Arctic Year in Review
The end of the year is a time to take stock. Here at Eye on the Arctic, it’s also the time to check in with our bloggers, who’ve spent 2016 following and analysing Arctic news and events. In this 2016… »
— Themes —, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Video Documentary: How indigenous knowledge is changing what we know about the Arctic
Related stories from around the North: Canada: Is climate change making the muskoxen sick on Victoria Island?, Eye on the Arctic Finland: Sámi spokesperson urges respect for nature, Yle News Greenland: What the EU seal ban has meant for Inuit communities… »
A truly wild ride with folk music. The book about the Stan Rogers Band.
When you’re looking for a last minute book to give as a gift this Christmas to a fan of folk music, try this one. It’s a non-fiction book of life on the road for a struggling folk group. It has… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society, Your Columns
Video: Gathering science in the Arctic
Earlier this month, Eye on the Arctic launched Part 1 of our documentary series Is climate change making the muskoxen sick on Victoria Island?, looking at how climate change is affecting the health of muskoxen in Canada’s Arctic islands and the… »
Senate report urges transparency on new UN peacekeeping role
The Liberal government must seek the approval of Parliament before sending troops on dangerous United Nations peacekeeping operations, says a new Senate report. The Senate Committee on National Security and Defence looked into the government’s plans to dramatically increase Canada’s… »
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The art of Ken Danby (1940-2007) quiet realist
The late Ken Danby’s artistic ability was huge. A new coffee-table sized book has just been published; a sort of autobiography on his life and work. *True North* 1998- Ken Danby The book published by Goose Lane Editions is simply… »
Meet Illustrator / artist Karon Argue
She’s extremely good, and when you realize the challenges she’s overcome, it becomes even more amazing. Karon Argue lives in High River, in the western prairie province of Alberta. From her book, *The Smooch* © Karon Argue She says she’s been… »
Looking back at one year of Liberal Arctic policy
The development of a clear Arctic policy direction by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in its first year in power was hobbled by the loss of a key cabinet member, says one of the most prominent Canadian… »
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