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Exceeding expectations on Canada’s tallest peak
Ice core scientist and alpine climber Alison Criscitiello discusses her record-breaking expedition to Mt. Logan
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Our Country: Pujjuut Kusugak
The Inuktitut-language commentator talks about his cabin near Rankin Inlet, NU., a place of peace and family gatherings
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Exploring the inner lives of sperm whales with Shane Gero
The biologist talks whale reserves in the Caribbean and an international effort to communicate with sperm whales
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Calgary-based photographer captures epic aurora display
“One of the best weeks of my life,” says Matt Melnyk about his once-in-a-lifetime encounter
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Eileen Delehanty Pearkes on the Columbia River Treaty
The author, speaker and researcher discusses the controversial history surrounding the famed Treaty and her hopes for the future of the Columbia River
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Tanya Talaga on her new book, The Knowing
The journalist and bestselling author shares a personal retelling of Canadian history
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Featured Fellow: Karma Nanglu
The paleobiologist discusses his work studying the early evolution and ecology of complex marine life, the Cambrian explosion and being an ambassador for Canadian science
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Melissa Hafting on the healing power of birds
The ecologist, photographer, activist and birding guide discusses her fascination with birds, bringing people together and how birdwatching can help people deal with grief
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Unearthing Indigenous roots with Coleen Rajotee
The Cree television host and gardener celebrates season three of Vitality Gardening, sharing her biggest lessons, giant discoveries, and larger-than-life tomatoes
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Jawsome: behind the scenes of Canada’s newest great white shark documentary
Korean-Canadian filmmaker Sonya Lee dives deep into the world of great white sharks for the latest documentary from CBC’s The Nature of Things
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Taviss Edwards and Melissa Peters on teaching the next generation about the Canadian wilderness
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Survival in the suburbs: Karsten Wall on the magnificence of the modern Canadian goose
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Behind the scenes of the award-winning documentary Keepers of the Land
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Our Country: Kim Thúy
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“Do it like your granny did it:” Candice Batista on what it really means to live sustainably
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Abdulla Moussa on his work as a wildlife photographer
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The boreal, biodiversity and Indigenous Guardians with Valérie Courtois
Episode 53
The Director of the Indigenous Leadership Initiative discusses COP15, the importance of the boreal forest and the vital role of Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship
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Geoff Green – Students on Ice
Episode 50
Join Students on Ice President Geoff Green aboard the Polar Prince as he discusses his experience as an expedition leader and how he built Students on Ice to be the vital force that it is today.
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50th anniversary: Ugandan resettlement in Canada
Senator Mobina Jaffer on the expulsion of Ugandan Asians and their new life in Canada
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Michelle Valberg on the Magic of Photographing Canada’s North
Episode 45
Award-winning Canadian wildlife photographer, Michelle Valberg joins the podcast to discuss her new appointment to the Order of Canada, philanthropic work and early days as a photographer
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Robert Courteau on the fungiverse beneath our feet
The fun guy behind the mushroom hunt that became North America’s largest fungi bioblitz
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“We come from the stars and return to the stars”
Innu astrophysicist Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, who stars in the new documentary North Star, speaks stars, science and stories with Can Geo.
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Explorer-in-Residence George Kourounis discusses his career as a storm chaser
The global explorer, adventurer, and TV host highlights his most dangerous experiences, regrets, what he has learned, and more
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Featured Fellow: Chantelle Richmond
The Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health and the Environment speaks about her work as a health geographer, restoring relationships with the land, Indigenous methodologies and more
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Island of the Sea Wolves: behind the scenes of the Netflix hit series
Documentary director Chelsea Turner on the making of the three-part series, which stars the incredible sea wolf
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Découverte John U. Bacon
Le journaliste parle de la Série du siècle de 1972 et de son impact sur la culture du hockey et sur l’évolution du jeu.
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Interview with John U. Bacon on the 1972 Summit Series and its impact on hockey culture
The best-selling author and journalist discusses the reinvention of the game and the pressure to win
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Gina Moseley, ice cave explorer
The geologist spoke to Can Geo about exploring the secrets of the Arctic, one cave at a time
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Interview: Kimberly Murray on honour and justice for missing Indigenous children
The recently-appointed special interlocutor discusses the respectful treatment of unmarked graves and burial sites associated with former Indian residential schools
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History
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the election of Canada’s first female MP, Agnes Macphail
A century later, former federal politician Catherine McKenna reflects on what has changed — and how far we still need to go
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Douglas Coupland on the dark side of plastic
The renowned Canadian artist and bestselling author discusses how his love of plastic morphed into an art exhibit about ocean pollution
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Interview: Celebrating 50 years of the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
Sylvia Maracle, executive director of the federation, discusses the organization’s past successes and challenging future ahead
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Maritime historian Vickie Jensen discusses her new book chronicling the stories of underwater trailblazers
Deep, Dark and Dangerous explores the fascinating story of how British Columbia became a world leader in the underwater tech industry — and the individuals who made it happen
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Interview: Ry Moran on truth, reconciliation and his hopes for Canada at 200
The director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reflects on Indigenous progress in 2017 and looks ahead to 2067
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50e anniversaire : Réinstallation ougandaise au Canada
Une histoire sur 7000 : La sénatrice Mobina Jaffer
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William Shatner’s favourite place in Canada
The actor and author of a new book, Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man, describes his childhood in the Laurentians
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Interview with Melissa Lem on making nature more accessible and becoming a climate activist
The family physician advocates for outdoor time with the PaRx nature prescription program
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Laughing with the locals
Comedian Jonny Harris, of Still Standing fame, on finding inspiration from coast to coast to coast
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Edward Burtynsky discusses new installation: In the Wake of Progress
Featured in the heart of downtown Toronto, this larger-than-life art installation tells the story of humanity’s impact on the planet
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