Arctic Challenge Grants
Canada is launching a call for proposals for a research program aimed at improving the living conditions of the Inuit while integrating their knowledge into the project.
Norway assists Russia on medical emergency near North Pole
Due to a medical emergency aboard the Russian Drift Station near the North Pole, Norwegian and Russian authorities co-operated for the evacuation.
In a changing Arctic, volunteers are keeping things from falling apart
Arctic sea ice loss and fierce storms leave Kivalina’s volunteer search and rescue fighting to protect their island from climate disasters.
Inuit knowledge and science in a changing Alaska
Since 2006, an Inuit community in Alaska has been using a platform created by scientists to document how their region is changing
Big Ben erupts on subantarctic Heard Island
News from one of the most unknown and isolated sub-Antarctic islands: Heard Island’s Big Ben volcano has been spewing lava again since the end of May
Alaska’s spring break-up is causing more flooding than normal
An early melt followed by a spring coldsnap has led to ice dams that have caused rivers to overflow their banks and submerge communities
Now hiring: the post office at the end of the world
South Georgia is looking for two postal employees for the 2023-2024 season. An attractive job offer for exceptional work in an exceptional place
Nunavut lacks Inuit civil service staff
The Governments of Nunavut and Canada are not doing enough to promote and support Inuit employment in the public service.
Canada’s Inuit will have a say about Arctic shipping
Canada’s Inuit will play a key role in a federal project looking into ways to reduce the impact of shipping in the Canadian Arctic
Ittoqqortoormiit youth keep relationship with French alive
Young Greenlanders accompanied by their English and science teachers visited Rennes, in Brittany, on Friday
Qajaq building is putting Nunavik Inuit in touch with their past
Qajaq-building workshops are giving Inuit in Nunavik a way to connect with their roots
Record spring temps hint at hellish summer for NWT
The Northwest Territories are already experiencing high temperatures, raising fears of major forest fires in the coming months
A red dress against violence against women
Red Dress Day was held on May 5 in Canada to denounce violence against women.
Ice Camp Barneo looks to return in 2024
Rumours going around about the cancelation of this year’s Ice Camp Barneo has led the operator to issue an official statement about the current situation
“Paasisavut” finds Greenland’s research star
The “Paasisavut” casting show chose the Greenlandic research star for 2023, but in the end the Greenlandic society and research also won.
Management of Franklin wrecks goes to inuit organizations
The management of the sites where the two shipwrecks “Erebus” and “Terror” are located will be undertaken and controlled by the Inuit in the region.
Digitization of Kaktovik numbers
A new digital youth is emerging for this system, which was invented 30 years ago by high school students in Alaska.
Prestigious South Georgia Medal for Frederik Paulsen
The South Georgia Association has awarded Dr. Frederik Paulsen the prestigious “Morag Husband Campbell” medal for his efforts to protect South Georgia.
How war affects Arctic native communities
As the impact of the war in Ukraine is felt everywhere, Indigenous Arctic populations are also experiencing their share of problems related to this conflict.
Working as a Government Officer on South Georgia
The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is recruiting a Government Officer.
Like an icebreaker – SPI paves way for CH polar research in Sion
The Swiss Polar Institute supports and promotes the framework and conditions for Swiss polar research now from the Valais capital of Sion.
Incident on Svalbard costs two polar bears lives
A female polar bear drowned between Thursday and Friday on Svalbard and her cub had to be killed. Authorities are investigating the case, guessing an accident according to media reports.
Tuberculosis still striking in Nunavut
As the Government of Nunavut reaffirms its commitment to the fight against tuberculosis, a new epidemic is breaking out in this territory largely affected by the disease.
Vernadsky station shows art in Antarctica
In Antarctica, a new art installation has been erected at the Ukrainian Vernadsky Station. An old fuel tank that was no longer needed was reused for this purpose.
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