Over the last two decades, thousands of tiny houses have popped up across North America, creating a new lifestyle trend and a slew of first-time home buyers. But why is this movement at a standstill in the North?
Photo by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs
Colourful main streets celebrate Yukon’s past.
Photos courtesy Government of Yukon
Magpies are smart, curious, and now year-round residents of the far North.
Photo by Ron Dudley
Search and rescue missions can be dangerous. There are many risks and sometimes team members risk not making it back home. So what is it that makes people put their own lives on the line for others?
Photo courtesy Inshore Rescue Boat Rankin Inlet
Jumping into a hole in the frozen lake may seem like an extreme challenge to some. For Cat McGurk, it’s a form of meditation.
PHOTO PAT KANE/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND FOR JOURNALISTS
When you look up at the northern skies, chances are more likely you’ll see an aging De Havilland Beaver or Otter than a sleek 21st century aircraft. That’s because aviators across the North are dedicated to reviving old aircraft and northern aviation companies are keeping them in A-1 flying condition. But with all the time, money and energy it takes to keep them running, is it worth it?
Photo courtesy Jeff Faulkner
In the Arctic, the accordion is an everlasting tradition, connecting today’s players with past generations.
Photo screen shot by Qaggiavuut Performing Arts Centre
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