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    For This Inuit Woman of Science, It's a Team Operation

    To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we feature Liz Pijogge of Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, who, with her team, is doing pioneering work on plastic pollution in the North Atlantic.

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    Reclaiming the Story of Suliewey, Honouring Mi’kmaq Culture through the Power of Storytelling

    Adventure Canada speaks with Mi’kmaw authors Chief Mi’sel Joe and Sheila O’Neill about their books, My Indian and Suliewey. Through the power of storytelling, the two are reclaiming and humanizing the trivialized narrative of Sylvester Joe (Suliewey). Sylvester is a Mi’kmaw guide, who accompanied colonial settler William Epps Cormack on a quest to locate the last surviving Beothuk encampments in 1822. Learn how they are reframing the settler perspective and dispelling colonial myths.

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    For Inuit, By Inuit: The Initiative That’s Removing Boundaries to the Expedition Cruise Industry

    Adventure Canada speaks with Inuk industry leader Jason Edmunds to learn more about the Nalunaiqsijiit Cruise Ship Initiative launched by the Government of Nunavut. The initiative provides training opportunities and placements for Inuit interested in a career in the expedition cruise ship industry, creating much-needed space for Inuit participation, representation, and leadership within it.

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    The Torngats and the Power of Silence

    Author Dennis Minty unveils the transformative power of silence of Torngat Mountains National Park. Reflecting on personal experiences, he reveals how this land, rich in Inuit history, offers a spiritual sanctuary. Amidst the wilderness and towering peaks, the Torngats inspire mindfulness, self-discovery, and a profound connection to the essence of nature.

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    Interview With Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism: Jamie Thomas

    Prior to National Indigenous Peoples Day, Adventure Canada spoke with Lennox Island Mi’kmaq First Nation Director of Culture and Tourism, and band member, Jamie Thomas. Jamie discusses the authentic cultural experiences the Mi’kmaq community in Prince Edward Island is offering visitors. Jamie also discusses the relationship building that has been taking place between Lennox Island First Nation and Adventure Canada for years in the making now.

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    Shipboard Research Filling in Knowledge Gaps

    Adventure Canada and the Mallory Lab, headed by Dr. Mark Mallory at Acadia University, have had a longstanding relationship through the Researcher-in-Residence program, which allows researchers on board to conduct research on both bird and plastic distribution. Learn how their work can further our understanding of seabird populations and how species are impacted by plastic pollution.

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    Partnership Profile: BirdLife International

    Adventure Canada and BirdLife International both support regenerative practices, capacity building, and community innovations to help build a world where nature and people can co-exist in a state of harmony. Find out more about the Graeme Gibson Fellowship, designed to inspire the next generation of conservation leaders.

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