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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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The family physician advocates for outdoor time with the PaRx nature prescription program
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A moratorium on cod fishing that was supposed to last two years has now lasted 30. What will it take to rebuild cod stocks — and a way of life?
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Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North
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As NASA and the world’s space agencies prepare to return to the moon, geologist Dr. Gordon “Oz” Osinsky helps train potential lunar explorers in remote northern Labrador on what they could find there
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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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“For Indigenous Peoples, the treaties are still very much alive”
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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 Society’s headquarters at 50 Sussex Drive played host to HRH on the second day of his Platinum Jubilee tour of Canada
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The ultimate goal of vaquero horsemanship is to produce a “finished” horse: an exceptionally responsive animal that is a true partner to its rider
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The new RCGS program supports emerging environmental storytellers
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Ahead of the series finale, we caught up with Louie Kamookak Medal recipient Jared Harris to discuss his role as Hari Seldon on Apple TV+’s hit new series Foundation
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Originally awarded in 2020 but unheralded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Society was finally able to present the medal and fête the former PM at an event in Montreal Oct. 27
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The publisher of Canadian Geographic and COO (and Fellow) of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society passed away suddenly at the age of 51
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Pandher celebrated for spreading positivity and showcasing multiculturalism in Canada
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The First Nations political leader and Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society reflects on his childhood on reserve and his role as an oskâpêwis — a Cree word meaning helper
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The Rheostatics frontman, bestselling author and community newspaper publisher shares why hyper-local storytelling matters more now than ever before
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A century after the first woman was elected to the Canadian Parliament, one of the most prominent figures in present-day politics shares her thoughts on how to amplify diverse voices in the Commons
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Canada’s former Poet Laureate gives us a tour of the cultural geography of Black Nova Scotia
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From Letterkenny to Schitt’s Creek, Canada’s geography has become the laughing stock of television — and that shouldn’t come as a surprise
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Submit your best wildlife photos for a chance to win cash prizes and see your work published in Canadian Geographic
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Canadian Geographic is proud to recognize 13 outstanding photographers who captured some of the best images of 2021
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On the 175th anniversary of Canada’s first telegraph message, a pioneering telegrapher recalls her exciting career
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Canada Post pays tribute to Canlit icon
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The renowned Arctic landscape painter and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 5, 2021
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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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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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Born into a nomadic, caribou-hunting Cree family in northern Manitoba, acclaimed playwright and novelist Tomson Highway pays tribute to the magical world of his childhood in Permanent Astonishment
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The Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter explains why moving to Smithers, B.C., was the best decision of his life
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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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Returning Home is the first feature-length documentary from director Sean Stiller and Canadian Geographic Films
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The award-winning poet reflects on the power of place to heal intergenerational wounds
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One year into her term as Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani reflects on her journey so far and her hopes for her province and country
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The former federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change was recognized for her public service and commitment to environmental conservation
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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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Part of our ongoing Colour the Trails series
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Inuit tattoos, or kakiniit, were once banned. Now they are worn with pride.
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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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Canadian painter and filmmaker Cory Trépanier explores the sublime and rapidly changing Canadian Arctic
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The retired news anchor recalls the emotions he felt while sailing through the Northwest Passage
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Simon becomes the first Indigenous person to assume the role
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Reimagine Canada Day will give Ottawa residents the chance to reflect, learn — and reimagine — following the discovery in the past month of hundreds of children's bodies on the former sites of residential schools
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The latest in our Colour the Trail series
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The painter and graphic designer discusses his roots, his craft — and his new collection of artisan canoe paddles
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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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Anishinaabe/Cree filmmaker Kevin Settee centres four short docs around the ingenuity and resilience of communities surrounding Lake Winnipeg
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We caught up with Indigenous filmmaker Sarain Fox to talk Giiwewizh — a series of 16 short films directed and shot in isolation on iPhone 12
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Links to previous Canadian Geographic stories provide coverage and context
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Showcasing the top shots in the 2021 CanGeo x Nikon #ShotOnNikon Photo Contest
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'Come Walk With Us' was funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Expedition Program, but is waiting for COVID-19 restrictions to lift before they get started. Here's what they do while they wait.
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Handpicked shots of Canada's beauty from our Can Geo photo community on Instagram
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Part of our Colour the Trails series.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Jean Trebek and Rear-Admiral Rebecca Patterson join the organization as Honorary Fellows
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The new program affirms CanGeo's commitment to visual storytelling, supporting big ideas on the big screen
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Canadian Paralympians and Para athletes join the mission to increase trail accessibility across Canada
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It was the third attempt at Canada’s third highest peak for the RCGS-funded team
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Part of our Colour the Trails series
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The former lawyer and now bestselling author on what made her Quebec summer camp experience unforgettable
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*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.
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Prince Philip is considered one of the first environmentalists
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Waldron spoke with Canadian Geographic about representation for women and racialized communities
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An utterly engaging dive into our modern ways of retreat — where we go, why we’re drawn, and how it’s urgent
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The anthropologist and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Honorary Vice-President on why Ealue Lake, B.C., is special
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Part of our Colour the Trails series
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The founder of Canopy speaks about winning this prestigious award
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Leslie spoke with Canadian Geographic about leaving politics and her work with WWF
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Projects focus on food sovereignty, youth
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The Irish-Canadian novelist muses on the parallels between the 1918 pandemic and the one happening now
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Part of our Colour the Trails series
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Handpicked shots of Canada's beauty from our Can Geo photo community on Instagram
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The Green Party MP explains what it is about Margaree Harbour, N.S., that feeds her soul
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A quarter century ago, Gordon’s Indian Residential School was the last in Canada to close its doors
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The Society has chosen to award Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister with an Honorary Fellowship for his passionate commitment to our environment
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Taking a Break from Saving the World chronicles an activist's journey from burnout to balance
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Seven Ontario youth are suing the Ontario government for infringing on their rights to a safe environment
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A Statistics Canada analysis showed that companies that have robots employ 15 per cent more human employees and have fewer managers
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Showcasing this year's most-loved photos from Can Geo's Photo Club
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Montreal wages a $166-million battle against snow every single year to keep its streets and sidewalks clear
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Captain Cook Rediscovered: Voyaging to the Icy Latitudes seeks to provide a fresh view on Cook's legacy from a North American perspective.
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Following the Good River is a biography of Cecil Paul's life as one North American’s more prominent Indigenous leaders.
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The first interview in our Colour the Trails series
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Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa'xaid tells the stories of the experience, suffering and survival of Cecil Paul, a Xenaksiala elder.
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The Bay department store in downtown Winnipeg will close in early 2021
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The Impact Series platform is streaming WATSON, directed by Lesley Chilcott, which documents the exploits of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder, Paul Watson
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For the former Commissioner of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 is akin to Remembrance Day
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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses how his own experiences in space informed his first novel, a classic Cold War-era spy thriller