Starting in the 1950s, the Arctic’s semi-nomadic Inuit were moved into permanent communities by the Canadian government. Children were often sent to Church-run schools far away from their families and communities. Funded by the federal government, these schools were set… »
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Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 10/17/14
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: Energy news dominated northern headlines this… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 10/10/14
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: Canada’s environment commissioner Julie Gelfand slammed… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Week in Review 10/03/14
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North On this week’s news round-up, we bring you some of your most read stories on Eye on the Arctic this week: The environmental and social impacts of… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Society
The environmental and social impacts of Arctic tourism
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North The changing Arctic climate has opened up business and economic opportunities in everything from resource development to shipping. Arctic tourism is also becoming an increasingly lucrative as… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Arctic Economic Council raises environmental concerns
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Canada’s Arctic Council chairmanship has garnered mixed reviews. The Arctic Economic Council, a Canadian initiative that would have northern businesses report to the Arctic Council on economic… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
What prime minister’s northern tours tell us about Canada’s shifting Arctic priorities
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Canada’s prime minster Stephen Harper wrapped up a six-day tour to the country’s Far North earlier this week. Marked with announcements, photo opportunities and speeches lauding Canada’s… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
Canada’s foreign affairs minister talks Arctic, Ukraine with Norway
Arctic issues and Russia’s actions in Ukraine took centre stage as Canada’s foreign affairs minister John Baird wrapped up a visit to Norway on Friday. “Norway is a strong international partner and NATO ally for Canada,” said Baird in a… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
A go-slow approach to Arctic tourism
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North Arctic tourism is often touted in Canada, and other circumpolar regions, as a sustainable way to promote economic development in remote northern regions. It both puts money in… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Canadian athlete looks back at Beringia Arctic Games
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North The inaugural Beringia Arctic game was held this summer in Chukotka, Russia. On the third weekend in July, the small Arctic Russian community of Novo Chaplino welcomed participants from… »
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