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Canadian Geographic is proud to recognize 13 outstanding photographers who captured some of the best images of 2022
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Martin Gregus and Brittany Crossman are two nominees for the prestigious competition developed and produced by the National History Museum
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As a new book of his images is released, photographer Randy VanDerStarren explains the meaning behind his well-travelled chair
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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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Valberg was recognized for her photography and philanthropy raising awareness of Canada’s North
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Inuit Knowledge Keeper George Angohiatok shares stories from his unique childhood and his life mission of teaching the skills and traditions he learned from his family to younger generations
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Students Tyler Agligoetok and Sinclair Lyall from the Canadian Geographic Podcast Worksop discuss favourite hunting memories and time spent on the tundra of Victoria Island
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Join podcast host David McGuffin in the first of three episodes exploring Iqaluktuuttiaq (Cambridge Bay), Nunavut and the new Canadian High Arctic Research Station. In this episode: Arctic research, the blending of traditional Inuit knowledge with Western science, and more.
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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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Hop aboard the Polar Prince with David McGuffin as he sails Atlantic Canada’s Bay of Fundy with the scientists, students and researchers that make up this Students on Ice conservation expedition
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The Ready2Listen campaign sees Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals across Canada tell their advocacy stories
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Indigenous journalists are creating spaces to investigate the crimes committed at Indian residential schools, grappling with unresolved histories and a reckoning that still has a long way to go
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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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Launched in 2002, Project Naming invites Canadians to engage in identifying Indigenous people from Library and Archives Canada to help tell the story behind every photograph
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On Sept. 8, 1972, 15-year-old Edward Joseph Duff of St. John’s, N.L., dove into the sea near Torbay in a valiant attempt to save the life of a friend who had fallen in. He managed multiple times to pull her within reach of the rocks, but, unfortunately, was dragged back by the waves each time.
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Madden Sarver rescued his severely injured brother after their helicopter crashed in a remote mountainous area near Grande Cache, Alta. on Jan. 30, 2009.
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William Ayotte risked his life to rescue a woman who was being attacked by a polar bear in Churchill, Man. The bear then turned on him.
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First Officer Leslie Palmer of the Canadian Coast Guard was awarded a Canadian Decoration for Bravery after braving a severe winter storm to rescue two fishermen stranded on the shores of the Grenville Channel, near Prince Rupert, B.C.
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Celebrating iconic collaborations, exciting partnerships, a new RCGS president and many more memorable moments from the 93rd College of Fellows Annual Dinner
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From a cruise down the Nile to a 12-day Arctic adventure, this year’s silent auction offers incredible trips and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, all in support of the Society’s programming
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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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Her Excellency maintains a tradition of vice regal patronage that extends back to 1929 with the Society’s founding Patron The Rt. Hon. Viscount Willingdon
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The comedian, author and television personality reflects on days spent at his cabin in Chapel’s Cove, N.L.
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The award-winning author recalls her past and recent adventures around the McGill University campus
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The ground-breaking pianist and composer on growing up in Nicolet and seeing the potential for what the town could become
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The Montreal-based singer-songwriter shares his experience exploring the forests and scenery of Haida Gwaii
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The former Canadian parliamentary poet laureate feels most grounded at Three Mile Plains, N.S.
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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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“We were tired of hiding behind trees.” The ebb and flow of Métis history as it has unfolded on Ontario’s shores
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“For Indigenous Peoples, the treaties are still very much alive”
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Connie Walker discusses her late father’s experience of abuse as a First Nations child at St Michael’s Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan
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When my son was born, my world shrank to the size of an island
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The trailblazing scientist who advanced our understanding of the impacts of spaceflight on the human body died on March 6, 2023 at the age of 88
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How a new pandemic walking route helped me process feelings around illness and isolation as a chronically ill person
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The Loewen-Nair family from London, Ontario have won the $50,000 grand prize
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The death of an unhoused Innu man inspired an innovative and compassionate street outreach during the nightly curfew in 2021
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Harnessing the power of the ocean to inspire wonder and change
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Documentary director Chelsea Turner on the making of the three-part series, which stars the incredible sea wolf
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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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Une histoire sur 7000 : La sénatrice Mobina Jaffer
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The family physician advocates for outdoor time with the PaRx nature prescription program
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For unhoused residents and those who help them, the pandemic was another wave in a rising tide of challenges
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The former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta speaks about the importance of education, understanding Canada’s past and her hopes for the future of the RCGS
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Indigenous knowledge allowed ecosystems to thrive for millennia — and now it’s finally being recognized as integral in solving the world’s biodiversity crisis. What part did it play in COP15?
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How this self-reliant duo has transformed their lives to forage completely off the land
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Called Canada’s Rachel Carson and Canada’s Thoreau, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence spent 50 years studying birds in a remote forest on the Mattawa River. An endlessly curious self-trained amateur, she changed the way we think about birds.
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A century after the Group of Seven became famous for an idealized vision of Canadian nature, contemporary artists are incorporating environmental activism into work that highlights Canada’s disappearing landscapes
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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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Submit your best wildlife photos for a chance to win cash prizes and see your work published in Canadian Geographic
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March 30 is the launch date! The Montreal-born investor and philanthropist will complete a 10-day mission that combines bucket-list trip with research and environmental agenda
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Inuvialuit fishers are adapting to rising numbers of Pacific salmon in the western Canadian Arctic, but fears remain about impacts on native species
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Hosted by Gordie Lucius, this Edmonton-made series takes viewers on a grand adventure to understand all of nature’s most interesting (and questionable) gifts
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The CEO of the Toronto Zoo and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society talks about the newborn red panda cub and how a single animal can make a difference
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Photographer Peter Power shares behind-the-scenes photos of Massey Hall’s final days — and early renovations. The building recently reopened after a massive two-year renovation
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Marie-Claude Élie was awarded a Canadian Decoration for Bravery after bringing medical assistance to dozens of people trapped beneath the ruins of a collapsed schoolhouse in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Nov. 7, 2008
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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 Queen’s University biology professor and Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society is recognized for his achievements in studying global environmental change
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How Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) weaves together Gitxsan ways of knowing into his series of children’s books
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Naming leads to knowing, which leads to understanding. Residents of a small British Columbia island take to the forests and beaches to connect with their nonhuman neighbours
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After a total hunting ban was issued on caribou in 2013, Inuit across Labrador are sharing their experience and thoughts about caribou-related change
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For generations, hunting, and the deep connection to the land it creates, has been a mainstay of Inuit culture. As the coastline changes rapidly—reshaping the marine landscape and jeopardizing the hunt—Inuit youth are charting ways to preserve the hunt, and their identity.
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A celebration of the Canadian Coast Guard’s renowned search-and-rescue capabilities — and more — as the special operating agency turns 60
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Ocean Bridge participant Susana Veliz recounts her experience as an immigrant to Canada while taking part in this Ocean Wise program
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The story of Peter Kontolemos’ decision to open a steak restaurant in Mackenzie, B.C., as told by his daughter
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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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Eighty years after looting destroyed a storied Japanese tea house, a community is committed to redress the historical injustice
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Our Land, Our Art explores the rich heritage of Nunavik through photography, video, music and more