On becoming the master and commander of your backpack
Written by
Illustration by Beth Covvey
Indigenous languages are in decline. Every single one. But across the North, teachers and learners are dead set on keeping them alive because when a language is lost, we lose more than just a way of speaking.
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Language learning and teaching has long been a priority of the Gwich’in Social and Cultural Institute. These Gwich’in terms are from their dictionary, prepared in 2003. Photo by Peter Mather
Neglected by governments for decades, Inuktut has taken a backseat to English. Now Inuit across Canada are in a race against time to save their language.
Written by Kassina Ryder
Images by Inuktitut ilinniaqta
A Gen X Inuk father teaches his Millennial son to hunt seal
Written by Steven Lonsdale
Photos by Steven Lonsdale
A new exhibit invites you to experience the worlds created by Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Luminous Char by Kenojuak Ashevak. Image courtesy Art Gallery of Ontario
What a $1-million prize will do for an NWT Indigenous wellness project
Written by Jessica Davey-Quantick
An Inuit legend is brought back to life on stage—and with it, a whole other way to talk about the world.
Written by Elaine Anselmi
Courtesy Qaggiavuut/David Kilabuk
Filling your plate at the Outfitters Ball. And
then trying to fit in.
Written by Karen McColl
Illustration by Beth Covvey
Paatsaali School helps prepare students for life. And the proof is in the parkas
Written by Herb Mathisen
Eider-wild: Students pluck and prepare eider duck, a staple of Sanikiluaq. Photos courtesy Paatsaali School
Here's why you should pack binoculars for your trip to Yellowknife.
Written by Elaine Anselmi
"Why must I be a western tanager in love?" BACKGROUND PHOTO FRAN HURCOMB
