Canadian North teams up with university to tackle pilot shortage
A nation-wide pilot shortage has prompted a Canadian airline serving the Arctic to team up with an Alberta university to
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Author: Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic
Empowering youth key to climate adaptation in North, global conference hears
The Arctic is warming two to four times faster than the rest of the world, but northern communities are already
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Antarctic 2023 sea ice maximum hits record low since satellite data began
Maximum Antarctic sea ice extent hit a likely all-time low on September 10, setting a historic record since satellite data
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Conservation an important path forward for Nunavut’s economy, says report
Protecting and preserving the marine environment in the Arctic can play an increasingly important role in Nunavut’s economy, while at
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Winner of Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award to be named in Winnipeg
The winner of the 2023 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award will be named at 8pm local time on September 22 at
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Growth in Arctic shipping warrants Polar Code adjustments, say experts
Despite dangerous and unpredictable conditions, Arctic shipping has seen seven per cent annual growth over the last decade, something that
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New research reveals vulnerability of Arctic water networks to global warming
An international team, including experts from Canadian universities, has published new research shedding light on the vulnerability of Arctic water
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Short NFB film tells story of trailblazing Inuk teacher in Labrador
A short NFB film about trailblazing Inuk teacher Evelyn Campbell will be screened at the 2023 Atlantic International Film Festival
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Crushing rock in Quaqtaq–A Nunavik community tackles the gravel shortage
QUAQTAQ—The site on the outskirts of this Nunavik community is imposing: bulldozers, containers and crushers stand next to piles of
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Could Ulukhaktok’s community network be an internet model for other communities?
A free internet option is now available in Ulukhaktok, one of Canada’s most remote Arctic villages, something those involved in
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Arctic Council charting way forward to resume work says Norwegian SAO
Norway remains committed to restarting the work of the Arctic Council, with a focus on reactivating its expert teams, according
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Housing Day shines spotlight on home maintenance in Nunavik
August 30 marks Housing Day in Nunavik, featuring draws for various rewards, including rent discounts. “Tenants that are certified can
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Assessment looks at dust in Arctic and its impacts on Svalbard
An international assessment has examined dust sources for Svalbard, and it recommends conducting continuous and direct measurements to enhance understanding
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Study shows microplastics can migrate to whale and dolphin tissue
New research indicates that microplastics don’t just get ingested into marine mammal’s digestive tracts, but can migrate into their tissue.
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Snow print DNA analysis allows for innovative monitoring of polar bears
A team of researchers at the University of Idaho have found a way to scrape DNA from polar bear snow
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