Features
The Strangers On The Map
A history of Western imperialism as seen through the Arctic Archipelago’s place names
Henry Hudson, the English explorer, is remembered by the gigantic bay that goes by his name. Small consolation for having been mutinied by his crew in 1611, set adrift and left to die on the shores of James Bay.
The Town That Wouldn't Die
How Aklavik, NWT defied a flooding river, a skittish government and the nation’s expectations
NWT Archives/Curtis Merrill fonds/N-1992-192: 0030
Dropping In Below The Clouds
Photo by Kat Siepmann
Logging On In Gjoa Haven
A small town, a small boost in population, and an even smaller amount of internet to share
Illustration by Beth Covvey
The High Arctic Lobbyist
Despite it all, Grise Fiord’s Larry Audlaluk still flies the flag for Canada
Photo courtesy Iqqaumavara
