Twice Colonized wins documentary prize at Canadian Screen Awards
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Documentary follows Aaju Peter’s journey through the trauma of colonization and loss of her son WARNING:
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‘First Inuit rock band’ member given top Quebec arts honour
By Samuel Wat · CBC News Inuit music icon William Tagoona to be inducted to the Order of Arts and Letters of
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Sámi Siida in Inari awarded 2024 European Museum of the Year
The award committee praised the recently renewed museum for its creativity, ethical conservation practices and fostering of cultural dialogue. 50
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This former N.W.T. pilot’s photo collection captures 50 years of history
The N.W.T. Archives has a new collection of photos that capture nearly 50 years of aviation in the North. Retired
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Grand chief pens children’s book to promote Cree language, and address bullying
The Grand Chief of the Eeyou Istchee is now a published author. Mandy Gull-Masty just released her first book, called
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Sweden to be quizzed on Sami rights
This week, representatives from the Swedish state will be questioned by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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1970s recordings from Nunavut shares stories of Inuinnait daily life
Hundreds of hours of old audio recordings in Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun are being digitized to preserve and share stories of
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The cathartic hip-hop of rising Nunavut rapper Shauna Seeteenak
She wants her listeners to know that ‘it’s OK to not be OK’ Written by Kyle Mullin DMX had his four-wheelers and
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Finnish Lapland plans incentives to attract filmmakers to region
Many regions in Finland already have production incentives in place, and Lapland is planning to join the race. The Finnish
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Arctic city of Kiruna competing for the European Capital of Culture title
Sweden and Poland will each host one European Capital of Culture in 2029. In Sweden, two towns are fighting it
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Doctor explains cold weather protection after skiers suffer intimate injuries
A cross country ski race in Finnish Lapland generated global headlines after two athletes ended the competition with frozen penises.
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Hunter charged after bear carcass found near Klukshu, Yukon
Some believe carcass belonged to beloved grizzly affectionately known by locals as ‘the mayor of Klukshu’. Officials in the Yukon
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Paralympic gold medallist relishing early-season training at Whitehorse’s Mount Sima
The Canadian Para Snowboard Team is among those taking advantage of an early-season training opportunity at Mount Sima in Whitehorse.
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Sami joik, symphonic music fusion from Finland makes int’l debut in Ottawa
A ground-breaking symphonic composition featuring Niillas Holmberg, a Sami joik soloist from Finland, makes its international debut at the National
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The 2023 Iditarod starts this weekend. Here’s what to know
The 2023 Iditarod kicks off Saturday with a ceremonial start in Anchorage followed by an official race start in Willow.
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