“It’s a feeling of belonging,” says Mary Simon, whose lifetime of advocating for the North and Northerners–and whose appointment as the first Northern and Indigenous Governor General–have earned her kudos at home and abroad. Here in the North, we’re delighted to name her our 2022 Northerner of the Year.
Photo by Canadian Press/Fred Chartrand
Yukoner Elijah Bekk decided nothing was going to stand in the way of his music dreams—not even a life-altering injury.
Photo by Jordan Neale
Through trapping, Devon Allooloo passes on the joys of life outdoors and self-sustainability to the next generation.
Photo by Amanda Annand
Unconventional and prescient views from a top Soviet nuclear scientist, who taught junior high science in Yellowknife for two years.
Courtesy Peter Jenkins
Where did Santa’s flying reindeer come from? And what’s the difference between caribou and reindeer anyway?
Reindeer.
Maureen Gruben shares the hard truths of a rapidly changing environment.
Courtesy Kyra Kordoski
Every corner of the North is flush with musical talent. But what does it take to actually get these unique voices and new sounds out and into the world? We hit the grind with these crafty and collaborative record labels who are putting Northern artists front and centre.
Photo: Adobe Stock
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