Tag: indigenous

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Learn the five seasons of the Ojibwe calendar

At WWF-Canada, we believe that ecological restoration is not possible without reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and we see Indigenous language revitalization as a part of this process. As we (finally) enter springtime,... Read More
At WWF-Canada, we believe that ecological restoration is not possible without reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and we...
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Students on Ice: The final countdown

It's an intensely hot July afternoon in Toronto, and I'm digging my mittens and long underwear out of the closet. Read More
It's an intensely hot July afternoon in Toronto, and I'm digging my mittens and long underwear out of the...
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Who is an expert on the Arctic?

Academic conferences such as this one are filled with experts. Experts in anthropology, law, sociology, education and several more disciplines. How do we know they’re expert? Because the vast majority have letters after their... Read More
Academic conferences such as this one are filled with experts. Experts in anthropology, law, sociology, education and several more...
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Summer in Iqaluit: What changes, what doesn’t

I arrived in Iqaluit on the summer solstice for a few days of meetings, and it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the things that change, and the things that don’t. Read More
I arrived in Iqaluit on the summer solstice for a few days of meetings, and it’s a good opportunity...
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Oolichan… more than just a fish

I take great pride in my heritage; who I am and where I come from follows me wherever I go in life. If I could, I would go back to a time when my... Read More
I take great pride in my heritage; who I am and where I come from follows me wherever I...
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Arctic Council takes a “great leap forward” at Nuuk meeting

The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their summit this week in Greenland. WWF, which is the sole environmental group to hold permanent... Read More
The eight Arctic states, together with leaders of Arctic Indigenous groups, agreed on search and rescue rules at their...
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50 Stories: FSC – Using forests wisely

Thanks to WWF and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), you can buy a kitchen table with a clear conscience. Read More
Thanks to WWF and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), you can buy a kitchen table with a clear conscience.
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Settling into my new role in Inuvik

The Mackenzie River crossing is open - that is, it is frozen hard. I know because today I could find lemongrass, fresh basil and wonderful pears at Arctic Foods. The price of which you... Read More
The Mackenzie River crossing is open - that is, it is frozen hard. I know because today I could...
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Video: The Umky Patrol

This video tells the story of climate change, of WWF's work with Indigenous peoples, and of conservation. Read More
This video tells the story of climate change, of WWF's work with Indigenous peoples, and of conservation.
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Gwaii Haanas: From standoff to marine management

I made the move to Haida Gwaii, a small island chain off the coast of northern British Columbia, nearly six years ago. Growing up along the shores of Lake Huron in central Ontario, I... Read More
I made the move to Haida Gwaii, a small island chain off the coast of northern British Columbia, nearly...
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