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Tag: Northern communities

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Symbol and sustenance: The complex role of polar bears

February 26, 2016

To many in Northern communities, polar bears are a vital part of their livelihoods. They’re a source of art, lore, identity and sustenance. Read More

To many in Northern communities, polar bears are a vital part of their livelihoods. They’re a source of art,...
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North Stars: Meet WWF-Canada’s northernmost scientist

January 25, 2016

Environmental biologist Colleen Parker lives and works in Inuvik, where she once went out for belugas and ended up with muskox instead. Read More

Environmental biologist Colleen Parker lives and works in Inuvik, where she once went out for belugas and ended up...
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Asking the cold hard questions about the future of the Arctic this election

October 13, 2015

We're asking all federal candidates in Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to share their positions and commitments on the future of development in the north. Here are the responses we've received. Read More

We're asking all federal candidates in Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to share their positions and commitments on the...
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Food for thought: More acidic oceans threat to marine organisms and Arctic communities

June 19, 2015

Learn more about the causes and effects of ocean acidification, “climate change’s evil twin.” Read More

Learn more about the causes and effects of ocean acidification, “climate change’s evil twin.”
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Canada should use the Polar Code to stand on guard for communities

October 21, 2014

WWF looks for Canadian leadership on the Polar Code: Nunatsiaq News opinion editorial Read More

WWF looks for Canadian leadership on the Polar Code: Nunatsiaq News opinion editorial
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Schools for a Living Planet Goes North

September 30, 2014

Today WWF is proud to announce the launch of a unique educational initiative funded by CIBC for schools in Canada’s North. Read More

Today WWF is proud to announce the launch of a unique educational initiative funded by CIBC for schools in...
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Under the midnight sun in Sachs Harbour

August 14, 2014

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories Read More

Sharing the results of WWF’s oil spill modelling with the people of Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories
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Beaufort Sea Community Tour: Sharing the results, exploring the risks

August 12, 2014

WWF goes on the road to share the results of our oil spill modelling with those who would be most affected by a spill: the communities of the Beaufort Sea Read More

WWF goes on the road to share the results of our oil spill modelling with those who would be...
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