
History
The untold story of the Hudson’s Bay Company
A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe
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History
A look back at the early years of the 350-year-old institution that once claimed a vast portion of the globe
Places
Not all, but many of Canada's national parks will reopen to some extent on June 1
Places
In Banff National Park, Alberta, as in protected areas across the country, managers find it difficult to balance the desire of people to experience wilderness with an imperative to conserve it
People & Culture
The director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reflects on Indigenous progress in 2017 and looks ahead to 2067
People & Culture
Ambitious multi-platform, Indigenous-led project will be a tool for education and reconciliation
People & Culture
The first-of-its-kind educational resource aims to share the stories and cultures of Indigenous peoples with Canadians and the world
Mapping
See where 60 languages belonging to 12 language families are being used right now
Mapping
The 18-layer First Peoples’ map of BC focuses on language, art and heritage
Mapping
Kids from around the world submit hand-drawn maps for International Cartographic Association contest
Environment
Indigenous conservationists are listening in to track the impacts of climate change on the boreal forest
Places
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
Environment
In February 2021, the world was introduced to Mutehekau Shipu — also known as the Magpie River — when the people of Ekuanitshit, Que. and the regional municipality made a joint declaration granting the river legal personhood and rights. The declaration carries broad implications for the fight to protect nature across Canada and around the world.
Environment
Bioethicist and conservationist Kerry Bowman on the 2020 Amazonian forest fires — as bad, or worse than 2019's — and why Canadians should be very concerned
Environment
Timber poaching has become “a problem in every national forest,” with an estimated $1 billion worth of wood poached yearly in North America
People & Culture
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History
Sites across Canada honouring the war
Environment
The uncertainty and change that's currently disrupting the region dominated the annual meeting's agenda
History
Long before an amateur prospector struck it rich near Cobalt Lake in northern Ontario, local Indigenous nations mined and traded silver. It’s time to set the record straight on the “discovery” of Canada’s immense resource wealth.
Wildlife
Editor-in-chief and associate publisher Aaron Kylie contributed this chapter to a compilation book about the Canada Jay
People & Culture
Despite being the originators of lacrosse, the Haudenosaunee people are facing hurdles to have their sovereignty recognized on the international sports stage
People & Culture
The Society hosted a panel discussion on Indigenous languages to mark the UN International Year of Indigenous Languages
People & Culture
The new headquarters of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is transforming the way the 90-year-old organization carries out its mandate
People & Culture
Remembering Louie Kamookak, a new Explorer-in-Residence and other highlights from the 89th Annual College of Fellows Dinner
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The two iconic geographic societies formalize a renewed partnership
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The Inuit Circumpolar Council’s chair on how Inuit are speaking up about climate change with a global voice
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Twelve Indigenous people honoured for their extraordinary work across Canada
Kids
Groundbreaking new educational resource coming this summer
People & Culture
A look back at some of the amazing projects that have won the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize
Mapping Canada’s history of residential schools with Google Earth
02Alberta government to distribute Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada to schools province-wide
03How a B.C. First Nation is working to save their language from extinction
04Can Geo Education teacher receives national teaching award
Mapping
Users can learn about the Indigenous territories, languages and treaties of the cities they live in with just a few clicks
Mapping
A new update allows users to view 3,100 Indigenous communities and treaty settlement lands
Mapping
Indigenous rights activist and 60s Scoop survivor Colleen Cardinal discusses her project to map the Indigenous adoptee diaspora
Mapping
The LandMark map is harnessing the power of cartography to help indigenous peoples defend their lands.
Exclusive interview: Catherine McKenna on the science, community and value of parks
02Catherine McKenna on diversity in politics, internet trolls, and cold-water swimming
03“Burning libraries:” The race to save Canada’s coastal archaeological sites before they’re washed away
04“We did this:” Is there a way out of our intertwined climate and biodiversity crises?
People & Culture
The daughter of a hereditary Mohawk chief and an English immigrant, Johnson used her hard-won celebrity to challenge Indigenous stereotypes
People & Culture
First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders gather on Parliament Hill for the launch of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada's Giant Floor Map and teacher's guide, now available across the country
People & Culture
In British Columbia’s Bella Coola Valley, the next generation of Nuxalk culture-keepers and Guardian Watchmen is establishing a new paradigm for Indigenous rights
Environment
Jocelyn Joe-Strack, a scientist and geographer from the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, is embarking on a tour of Canadian embassies in Europe to share Indigenous perspectives on climate change
People & Culture
“The more I learn, the more I realize that it’s my responsibility to teach”
Places
From plains bison in Elk Island National Park to beluga whales in Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park, Parks Canada is leading the charge on these crucial wildlife recovery programs
Places
Lead archeologist Bill Perry discusses the latest findings and what they reveal about the region
Places
It’s an ambitious plan: take the traditional Parks Canada wilderness concept and plunk it in the country’s largest city. But can Toronto’s Rouge National Urban Park help balance city life with wildlife?
Places
How conservationists and ranchers in Saskatchewan are working to slow the loss of an endangered ecosystem
Places
A look at the fascinating sites Parks Canada has proposed for UNESCO World Heritage Site designation
History
Dora Nipp, CEO of the Multicultural History Society of Ontario, reflects on the importance of chronicling migrant, ethnic and Indigenous stories as an essential means to understanding Canada in the 20th century and beyond
History
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These images from the first half of the 20th century show Canada's oldest national park when it was still young
History
Wildlife
After two years, nearly 50,000 votes and thousands of public and expert comments, the Canadian Geographic National Bird Project concludes. Meet our newest national emblem.
Wildlife
Does a bird need to be famous to hold the title of Canada’s National Bird? Jody Allair thinks not.
Wildlife
After more than a million years on Earth, the caribou is under threat of global extinction. The precipitous decline of the once mighty herds is a tragedy that is hard to watch — and even harder to reverse.
Wildlife
The national park laid 1,070 charges between 2006 and 2016 — more than any other national park in the country during the same period
Wildlife
Has there ever been a national symbol more loathed or misunderstood? Has there ever been a more important time for the beaver to flourish?
Environment
The Royal Norwegian Embassy and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society teamed up for two days of talks on the future of the Arctic and the “blue economy” in Norway and Canada
Travel
The trail started with a vision to link Canada coast to coast to coast. Now fully connected, it’s charting an ambitious course for the future.
People & Culture
Multilingualism is at the heart of Canada‘s identity. It’s also a matter of decency and human rights.
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A look at the winners of the 25th annual awards
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The cultural site near Saskatoon is working to connect non-Indigenous and Indigenous people to 6,000 years of the region’s First Nations heritage
People & Culture
*It means “awake” in Beothuk, the language and people who once called present-day Newfoundland home for about 2,000 years. One young woman, believed to be the last living Beothuk, left a collection of maps and art that help us understand her people’s story.
People & Culture
The history behind the Dundas name change and how Canadians are reckoning with place name changes across the country — from streets to provinces
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Links to previous Canadian Geographic stories provide coverage and context
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Experts weighed in on Canada's national bird in debate at the Canadian Museum of Nature
People & Culture
A new book remembers famed the Onondaga distance runner and explores how Canada uses sport to police Indigenous bodies and identities
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Henrietta Wilson wasn’t the first to write a love letter to Canada’s mountains, and I doubt she’ll be the last.
People & Culture
The painter and graphic designer discusses his roots, his craft — and his new collection of artisan canoe paddles
People & Culture
Explorer Adam Shoalts, who completed his monumental 4,000-kilometre journey on September 6, speaks to Canadian Geographic about an expedition that calls to mind the likes of Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Joseph Tyrrell
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Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, on the idea of a Inuit-Crown relationship, Canada’s Inuit homelands and the role of Inuit in the world
People & Culture
In celebration of its 90th year, the RCGS handed out awards to a diverse and star-studded roster of honourees
Places
The park nearly 50 years in the making has officially been established in the Northwest Territories
Kids
Twenty students from across Canada will also get to meet Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques, who will be hosting the final competition
Places
Parks Canada wants the public to nominate Canadian places worthy of UNESCO World Heritage status. Here are the six sites still on the waiting list.
History
Kids
Young geographers are preparing for a busy weekend of quizzes, virtual fieldwork, and a live-streamed national final
Kids
The dean of the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning discusses the school's upcoming summer-semester project taking place on three rivers in the Northwest Territories
Science & Tech
From coal mining to scientific research, the remote archipelago of Svalbard has a rich and complex heritage