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Remembering Louie Kamookak
Author Kenn Harper pays tribute to the life, legacy and work of his fellow historian
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Author Kenn Harper pays tribute to the life, legacy and work of his fellow historian
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A tribute to the acclaimed oral history expert and RCGS Honorary Vice-President, who passed away this morning
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Award recipients honoured in the first virtual Annual General Meeting and Fellows Show.
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Ontario Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and artist Sylvain Voyer recognized for their contributions to making Canada's geography better known
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Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner
Kids
Team Canada claimed two silver and three bronze medals at the global geography competition held in Quebec City
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Each of the four members of Team Canada walked away with a medal following a tough virtual competition
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Team Canada picked up three medals at the 16th International Geography Olympiad in Hong Kong
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The behind-the-scenes story of how Team Canada captured the silver medal in a thrilling tiebreaker at the 2013 National Geographic World Championship
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Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada
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“His life’s work held true:” Leona Aglukkaq, former Minister of Environment and Parks Canada, on the admired Inuit oral historian
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Inaugural award honours the legacy of the late Inuit historian
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A new honour, called the Polar Medal, was announced by the Governor General as a way to celebrate Canada’s Northern heritage
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Alanna Mitchell, co-author of Franklin's Lost Ship: The Historic Discovery of HMS Erebus, reflects on the renowned historian
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Museum expert recognized for transformative work in cultural institutions and leadership on the ambitious Bay Ecotarium project in San Francisco
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Celebrating new partnerships, milestone anniversaries and a bird for Canadians on geography's biggest night
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Louie Kamookak awarded medal from The Royal Canadian Geographical Society for enhancing the Society’s ability to make Canada better known.
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Lightfoot accepted the award Friday night at a benefit concert in Toronto
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Fred Roots is the recipient of the 2016 Explorers Club Medal
Travel
Paralympic athletes triumph in a troubled world
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National Historic site takes visitors back in time to thriving industry
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Canadian athletes at Sochi
Travel
Three venues to explore
Wildlife
International grassroots organizations unite over turtle conservation
Wildlife
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence that bowhead whales exfoliate their skin by rubbing against large rocks
Wildlife
Wildlife
New technology is helping researchers understand how birds time their migrations when the seasons send mixed signals
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Quebec’s Béatrice Martin — better known by her stage name, Cœur de pirate — was recognized for her contributions to the Society and Canada's cultural landscape
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The former governor general of Canada recieved the award at a ceremony in Toronto March 26
Environment
Ten years after the release of her seminal book Sea Sick, Alanna Mitchell again plumbs the depths of the latest research on the health of the world’s oceans — and comes up gasping
Science & Tech
Science & Tech
A new satellite system makes measuring landscape heights more accurate
History
Our experts continue their discussion of the AMC series about the Franklin Expedition
Places
A major portrait series by the acclaimed contemporary artist is now part of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s permanent collection
Places
Summer series features three exhibitions: Compass by Hilde Lambrechts, Explore by Chris Cran, and Lessons from the Arctic, an artifact display honouring Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
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Award recognizes exemplary work in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada. Nomination deadline is January 15th, 2017.
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Leona Aglukkaq receives Erebus Medal for her contribution to the Franklin find.
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Exploration
Part of our roundup of Canada’s 90 greatest explorers, these 15 explorers harnessed the power of storytelling to inspire others to discover and care for our world
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The Canadian Coast Guard has been officially recognized for the role they played in the discovery of the HMS Erebus.
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Canada’s 17th prime minister was recognized for his distinguished parliamentary career and public service, and for his contribution to the advancement of Canadian geography
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Jacob Verhoef on the work that won him this year's RCGS Gold Medal
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The 21st Prime Minister of Canada received the award in recognition of his distinguished career in public service and dedication to reconciliation efforts
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The legendary primatologist expressed her gratitude and happiness the chimpanzee way
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Louise Maffett has been awarded a Camsell medal for her service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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Remembering Alex Trebek's legacy through stories of his work
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The rock legend, space scientist and author honoured for outstanding contributions to cultural and physical geography
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Broadcasting legend honoured at Canada House in London, U.K. for lifelong contributions to advancing public awareness of geography
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Trépanier was presented with the medal at the launch of his new book Into the Arctic: Painting Canada’s Changing North
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Queen's University professor emeritus Brian Osborne recognized for outstanding career achievements in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada
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For outstanding service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
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For excellence in Arctic leadership and science, and in honour of the late Arctic expert Martin Bergmann, facilitator and inspiration to scientists, business leaders, innovators and explorers
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Geophysicist Steve Blasco was awarded a Massey Medal for outstanding career achievements related to Canada’s geography
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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For singular achievements and the pursuit of excellence by an outstanding Canadian explorer or a non-Canadian for exploratory achievements within Canada
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s 2019 College of Fellows Annual Dinner was also a celebration of the organization’s achievements over the past nine decades — and of the best in geography and exploration
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For an achievement by one or more individuals in the field of geography, or a significant national or international event
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For outstanding career achievement in the exploration, development or description of the geography of Canada
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Bellegarde’s appointment to the Society’s top honorary position is a further acknowledgment of the strong ties between the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the Society
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The inaugural Gilles Gagnier Medal for Innovation in Geographic Education will be presented to an outstanding educator this fall
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Louie Kamookak is an Inuit historian whose work helped locate the lost Erebus ship. However, he's not the only Inuk who played an important role in the century-long search.
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The young swimmer has inspired legions of fans with her performance in Rio
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Depending on whom you ask, the North’s sentinel species is either on the edge of extinction or an environmental success story. An in-depth look at the complicated, contradictory and controversial science behind the sound bites
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Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North
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“For Indigenous Peoples, the treaties are still very much alive”
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The Honorary President of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and longtime host of Jeopardy! was nominated on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday
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The tradition of viceregal patronage with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society dates back to 1929
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Canadian Geographic looks back on the life of the 2020 Royal Canadian Geographical Society recipient of the Lawrence J. Burpee Medal
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An interview with John Geiger and Alanna Mitchell
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On April 12, Franklin enthusiasts had a rare opportunity to come together in the same room as The Royal Canadian Geographical Society presented their 2016 Can Geo Talks
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The astronaut, neurologist and landscape photographer now has another title to add to her impressive resume