A new mask and puppetry show out of Whitehorse gives the Yukon’s aviation history a decidedly whimsical twist.
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo Courtesy of Open Pit Theatre
With a little courage, a lot of grit, and a taste for simple pleasures, there’s nothing quite like houseboat living.
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo by Fran Hurcomb
From pleasing the Budweiser crowd to craft brew lovers who crave the newest and punchiest beers, Northern brewers face the tall task of making everyone happy.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo courtesy Nunavut Brewing
Across the globe, veganism is seen as an ethical choice aligned with saving the environment. But in the North, bringing up fresh vegetables and niche items creates a large carbon footprint, while hunting and fishing provides locally harvested game for food insecure communities. Is veganism the right choice for the planet in the North? It depends.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo courtesy Farmers Market/Hannah Eden
When the tap water in Nunavut’s capital became unsafe to use, community members swung into action to help those in need.
Written by Mélanie Ritchot
Photo by Mélanie Ritchot
With glimmering paint and her artist’s eye, Cora DeVos reminds Inuit women of their beauty and resiliency.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo by Cora DeVos
Where publishing options are limited, writers take matters into their own hands and get resourceful when it comes to sharing their stories.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo Courtesy of Inhabit Media
Ambitious adventurers tell us about their wildest, most wonderful northern experiences—and share the one thing they’d probably do a little differently now that they think about it.
Written by Herb Mathisen
Photo Courtesy of Jenny Wong
From break-up to freeze-up, northern ferries traverse shallow waters and strong currents to transport passengers, deliver goods, and connect communities. They’re an exciting adventure for tourists, but a vital lifeline for northerners. What’s it like to be behind the wheel?
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo Courtesy GNWT
