Canada has a large Native population. Largely Native’s are known as the Aboriginal people of Canada. Many do not understand that Aboriginal is not one homogeneous group, but rather consists of a diverse group of different peoples. Generally there are three and they are Inuit, Métis and First...
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Climate change just like anything else that is exploited by the media is a big issue. Whether the media emphasizes the indigenous rights movements in Canada, the fight on terrorism, swine flu, climate change and other aspects of reality what ever is being emphasized becomes a bigger deal largely because...
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Working at the University of the Arctic International Secretariat is an educational experience. With two months of working in Rovaniemi, Finland where the UArctic International Secretariat is located, I have come to realize how much opportunity there is to study in the circumpolar regions of the world...
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Elizabeth’s first days at the University of the Arctic International Secretariat I made it to Rovaniemi, safe and sound, despite nearly getting booted off of the train for not having the right ticket. Writing and reading marked my first few days here. Reading about the UArctic governance system...
Today was our third day of the Circumpolar Young Leaders training. In the morning Terri Willard of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), lead an in-depth discussion about networks, partnerships, and managing collaboration. With so many buzz words thrown around these days for...
On Sunday, I had the pleasure to meet Jesse Tungilik from Rankin Inlet; Elizabeth Zarpa from Happy Valley, Labrador, Calista Morrison from Whitehorse and Napatsi Folger from Iqaluit. These impressive young northerners have been selected to part of this year’s Circumpolar Young Leaders program ...