Through trapping, Devon Allooloo passes on the joys of life outdoors and self-sustainability to the next generation.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo by Amanda Annand
On the run from the KGB, a Soviet nuclear physicist takes the only job he can get—teaching junior high science in Canada’s North.
Written by Herb Mathisen
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A traditional hunter, a harvester for his community and an Instagram sensation, 21-year-old Devon Manik of Resolute lives with a foot in two worlds.
Written by James Raffan
Photos by James Raffan
With a limited workforce, remote geography, and an overwhelming need, providing veterinary services in the territories is no simple feat. So what does it take to care for pets in the Arctic?
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Courtesy Angela Gzowski/Veterinarians Without Borders
The gifted Northern linguist. The saviour of peregrines. The gold medal-winning hero. Meet six movers and shakers on our "Northerner of the Year" 2022 shortlist who brought—and are bringing—the North to brave new places.
Written by Dana Bowen and Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo by James Ruddy
“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.
Written by Marie Wilson
Photo by Canadian Press/Fred Chartrand
Maureen Gruben shares the hard truths of a rapidly changing environment.
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Courtesy Kyra Kordoski
What do the faces of ambitious youth in Mayo, Yukon; a friendly walrus in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut; and one of Yellowknife’s most generous residents all have in common? They are the subjects of giant murals that brighten up their Northern communities.
Written by Dana Bowen and Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo by Kelli Gillard
Defined by detailed embroidery, patient stitching, vibrant beading and hand-tanned hides, Indigenous designs in the North have always been couture—and the world is just starting to catch on.
Written by Dana Bowen
Courtesy Vancouver Fashion Week/Arun Nevader
Brothers Abraham Anghik Ruben and David Ruben Piqtoukun find the soul in stone and bone, bringing epic legends and personal histories to life with brutal honesty and masterful skill.
Written by Sarah Swan
Courtesy Winnipeg Art Gallery
