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· Canada and the Circumpolar World
2007-08 is the International Polar Year, involving an extensive program of scientific research about the North. The International Polar Year is also an occasion to reflect on the circumpolar world and consider what steps we should take to ensure a brighter future for our common northern home.
Communication across vast northern distances was once very slow and difficult. Today, the internet allows us to share easily our experiences and points of view. By learning about each other, we will help our North develop, and grow stronger.
Take a moment to participate in this internet outreach project for northern youth.
The earth is capped with a region full of natural wonders, rich cultures and enormous resources. This is the North. It is a home for many people, a home that poses its residents with unique challenges.
Residents of the North have always had to deal with vast distances and a harsh climate. In recent generations, new challenges have arisen. People have become more aware of the importance of preserving the unique Northern culture and lifestyle. People are also more concerned with protection of the environment, sustainable economic development as well as access to health care and educational services. Today, adaptation to climate change is emerging as a matter of major concern.
Each person living in the North has unique experiences. By sharing these experiences with others, northern residents can learn more about the region in which they live. They can also show the rest of the world their hopes and dreams, as well as the challenges they face in the circumpolar world.
Please share your story about your northern home. Click here to tell us what you think.