Canada Must Be Wary of Its Southern Neighbor, Say Researchers Last year, US President Donald Trump's ambitions to expand US territory included Greenland, but also Canada, as 'the 51st state.' The Trump Administration's recent reinforcement of its desire to take over Greenland has clear political implications for Canada's security policy, say researchers Gabriella Gricius and Mathieu Landriault.
New Survey Unveils the Paradox of the Canadian North Autonomy for the Canadian North does not necessarily mean recognition of Indigenous self-determination, according to public opinion. In addition, Canadians are not prepared to give carte blanche to exploiting natural resources to support the autonomy and development of the northern territories, shows a recent survey.
Pan-Arctic Vision 2024 in Greenland: Seeking Arctic Artists To This Fall's Big Stage in Nuuk This year's Pan-ArcticVision will take place in Greenland in October – and calls for contributions from Arctic artists with northern tones and words to express. This is an adventurous opportunity to form border-crossing bonds, share music, and strike a blow for the power of definition in the circumpolar north, the organizers tempt.
New program launched to help bolster Yukon tourism operators The tourism industry will be the industry hit hardest and longest by the effects of COVID-19. Tourism Industry Association Yukon (TIAY) has created a program that focuses on developing businesses for re-entry into tourism markets once travel restrictions are lifted.
More than 2.5 Million CAD Given out in Arctic Inspiration Prize Over 2.5 million CAD was given out last week in Whitehorse, Canada, as the Arctic Inspiration Prize was given to five different organizations.
Local Initiative for Refugees Successful in Northern Canada High North News sits down with Raquel de Queiroz, the founder of Yukon Cares, to talk about bringing refugees to the small community of Whitehorse in Northern Canada.
Sponsoring and resettling refugees in Northern Canada Yukon Cares is a group of dedicated and determined volunteers who are focused on resettling refugees in Canada’s Arctic. High North News sat down with some of their volunteers to learn more about their work, the challenges they face, and the opportunities this program has created.
