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Byline: Sarah KaplanMagnetic north is not where it used to be.Since 2015, the place to which a compass points has been sprinting toward Siberia at a pace of more than [...]

Byline: Chris Mooney We all know that Greenland is losing a lot of ice. If you take NASA's word for it, it's currently losing ice mass to the tune of [...]

Byline: GRANT ROBERTSON Kevin Doyle and Jessi Moekerk were driving across a snow-covered field near Yellowknife last month when the ground gave way and began to swallow their pickup truck [...]

Byline: Tom Avril IQALUIT, Canada _ When Kowmagiak Mitsima went ice fishing in April here in the Canadian Arctic, his igloo started to melt after one night, rather than the [...]

Byline: WILLIAM DIMITROFF A $7-billion energy project that is immensely important to the development of Canada's North and that has been in the works for decades is in jeopardy, amid [...]

Smoking bans are infiltrating even the haziest corners of tobacco-loving cultures. When Ireland moved to ban cigarettes from pubs last year, the world watched in wonder. The Netherlands, facing its […]

Adam Chamberlain's message at the beginning of this newsletter points out that every activity in the North is shaped by the unique factors in play in the region. The particular [...]

A mainly aboriginal Canadian military unit will embark on a historic expedition to the north magnetic pole to raise the flag over a region where climate change is testing Canada's [...]

The article profiles youth sports in the Canadian Arctic, highlighting the indoor soccer tournament Arctic Winter Games of Greenland. Topics addressed include the logistical challenges of supporting athletics in such a rural and environmentally challenging region, the popularity and social benefits of soccer for youth in that region, and several accounts of improvisation by participants in response to logistical or financial problems.

WIRELESS NEWS-(C)1999-2005 10Meters - http://www.10meters.com First National Power, a manufacturer of micro utility vehicles for areas effected by environmental disasters and difficult regional terrains, announced that the company has entered […]

The article reports on the reply of First Nations chiefs and council concerning the criticism on their salaries in Canada. Assembly of First Nations regional chief of Manitoba Bill Traverse states that their compensation is a private issue in the First Nations and his salary is always brought up in the band meetings. Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) president Ernie Daniels asserts that the demands of a band chief requires a 24-hour job in resolving community issues.

The author focuses on the role of Canadian Rangers regarding their role at protecting natural resources on the Northern Canada, and highlights the maintenance of identities of people of the residents from the region.

The author discusses the Operation Northern Reach of the Canadian military force, which highlights the importance of the North to Canada.

The article announces that Reverend Larry Kroker was appointed honorary chief by the Fort Williams First Nation northwestern Ontario community.

The article offers information on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the governments of Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut which express the interests and goals of three Northern education minister for exploring university development in Northern Canada.

The article announces that the First Nations group had joined the Filipino Canadians in celebrating the 2011 Cordillera Day at Lakeview Multicultural United Church in Vancouver, British Columbia.

In this article the author discusses the value of being Indians in Canada. He says that the belief of mainstream Canadians that many Indians are substantially well off is a shocking surprise. He emphasizes that contrary to popular belief, Native youth do not have unlimited financial support like the other non-Native people. He stresses that the rumor concerning the pouring of luxurious royalties in First Nations from casinos is also fallacy.

The article reports on the agreement between the federal government and ministers of Health and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to help Kashechewan First Nation build a healthy and sustainable community in Northern Ontario, Canada on July 30, 2007. The agreement will include community planning and redevelopment process with priority areas including infrastructures development, repairs and maintenance, improvements to schools, health and community facilities and skills developments.

Focuses on the northernmost regions of Canada and the potential international problems of the region. Recount of a recent Canadian expedition to plant the Canadian flag, reinforcing the country's sovereignty over the frozen mountains, waterways and glacial valleys; Impact of global warming on the ice in the Northwest Passage, suggesting a future of international shipping between the North Atlantic and Asia; Conflict between Canada and Denmark over Hans Island; Comments from Peter Taksoe-Jensen, head of the international law department at the Danish foreign ministry in Copenhagen, Denmark, regarding the friendly dispute over Hans Island; History of sovereignty issues in the North Arctic.

Informs that bishops of northern Canada expressed their concern on the scarcity in the number of priest. Factors behind the shortage in the number of clergy; Information on the total Catholic population under 84 diocesan and religious priests.

Features Paul Okalik, the first Premier of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Life story of Okalik; Participation of Okalik when Eskimos of Canada's desolate north demanded the chance to have their own territory; Other government positions held; Remarks from Okalik about his appointment of Anne Crawford as Secretary of the Cabinet.

Reports an invitation by the Canadian government to oil and natural-gas companies in July 1995 to identify areas of exploration interest in northern Canada.

Profiles Mary Simon, the first Eskimo to hold the post of Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs in Canada. Her views on various issues concerned with the lives of Eskimos in Canada and on the environmental problems facing that country.

Smokers in Canada's North will soon be out in the cold, thanks to some new laws and regulations limiting where they can light up. The toughest stand against smoking is [...]