Canadian Geographic

If you have read our Group of Seven Special Collector’s Issue (or are eying it - it’s the perfect gift!) you'll love our free Can Geo Talk on Dec 3 with Ian Dejardin! Ian is the Executive Director of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and was a collaborator on our Group of Seven Special Collector's Issue. Tune in at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at youtube.com/canadiangeographic or on Facebook.

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Scotland and Canada share a common determination to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable use of natural resources. While these twin global crises require firm leadership at both a national and an international level, their effects are most visible on a regional and local scale. The economic, social and cultural wellbeing of rural and remote communities is highly dependent upon natural resources that are deeply affected by climate change. The case of Inuit communiti...es in the Canadian Arctic and rural communities in Scotland shows that those who are most vulnerable to climate change have often contributed little to the problem. But communities can also have a crucial role in driving solutions. Local and indigenous knowledge can inform a place-based approach to developing strategies and answers that reflect local needs. Inuit communities are repositories of knowledge and practices that have successfully promoted a sustainable use of natural resources for generations. In Scotland, rural and remote communities are increasingly taking the lead in running local projects that reduce carbon emissions, cut waste, and lower energy use. This event will promote a Scottish-Canadian dialogue on how national and local efforts can go hand in hand in co-producing sustainability. Empowered communities can be active contributors to developing approaches that, while strengthening local resilience and protecting the natural heritage, assist the achievement of national and international targets.

Author and professor of history Margaret MacMillan is joining Canadian Geographic for a Can Geo Talk on November 5 at 7 p.m. EST. Her newest book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, released on September 22, is a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity and of our history. Tune in at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 at youtube.com/canadiangeographic or on Facebook.

Our 35th annual Photo Competition is now open! Hosted on the Can Geo Photo Club platform, our annual photo competition is an opportunity for Canadian photographers to showcase their best shots of Canadian landscapes, wildlife, weather, cities, and people enjoying our great outdoors. You won't want to miss the chance to win great prizes, like from Kids Can Press! Upload your best shots here: annual20.canadiangeographic.ca

Our next cover vote for Canadian Geographic magazine is coming up soon! Sign up for the cover vote email list so you won't miss out. https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/newsletter

While these twin global crises of tackling climate change and promoting a sustainable use of natural resource require firm leadership at both a national and an international level, their effects are most visible on a regional and local scale. Join the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and The Scottish Government on December 2 for a talk that promotes a Scottish-Canadian dialogue on how national and local efforts can go hand in hand in co-producing sustainability. http://bit.ly/arcticconnections5

We've launched our Best of Canadian Photography fundraising campaign! This campaign features 18 iconic images of Canada captured by some of Canadian Geographic’s most renowned photographers. Each beautiful, limited edition image is available for sale until December 14, 2020. Get yours at rcgs.org/prints or in our Shop.

Coeur de Pirate is performing at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellows Show on Nov. 18! Take a listen to her song Ne m’appelle pas and get more information about the Fellows Show at rcgs.org/fellowsshow

Arctic researcher and Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellow Emily Choy receives prestigious 2020 L'Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowship.

Don’t miss this year’s Fellows Show, hosted by Canadian journalist Aliya Jasmine and live streamed on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Linkedin on November 18. Save the date and get your free ticket at rcgs.org/fellowsshow

With interviews from Chris Hadfield, Marc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, and more, Canadarm and Collaboration is the tale of Canada’s involvement in international space exploration from the 1960s to the present day.

There’s more to Halloween than candy and gloppy face paint. Here are the stories behind some of the traditions and myths.

Did you know the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Silent Auction is offering a two-week trip across Egypt with Explorer-in-Residence, Explorer George Kourounis? The trip of a lifetime is a winning bid away at rcgsauction.ca.

Canadian Geographic’s exclusive new Biggest islands of Canada map is meticulously researched and features the country’s 75 largest isles in relative geographical size. This 24 by 36 poster-sized map makes a perfect addition to any space and fits precisely into pre-cut poster-sized frames, making finishing and hanging a breeze. Made in Canada, rolled and shipped in a tube.

The Group of Seven truly had a way of capturing the geography of Canada not just in a topographical way, but in conveying a sense of place through their art. This special collector's edition digital download came together with the support of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. The Group of Seven Special Collector's Edition will be available in very limited quantities on newsstands this fall. Get your digital download today!

Mark your calendars! Author and professor of history Margaret MacMillan is joining us for a Can Geo Talk about her newest book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, this Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m. EST. War: How Conflict Shaped Us explores such much-debated and controversial questions as: When did war first start? Does human nature doom us to fight one another? Why has war been described as the most organized of all human activities? Why are warriors almost always men? Is war ever within our control? Save the date here: https://bit.ly/3oQJbIw

Introducing The Fellows Show, our COVID-19-times replacement for our College of Fellows Annual Dinner! As our largest fundraising event of the year, the Show will raise critical support for our broadly-educational programming initiatives. Tune in live on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. EST. on any of our social platforms. RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/356Sk9UpJ

As part of her My Canada series, Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth explores the fascinating history of our headquarters, 50 Sussex!

This week is Polar Bear Week! Polar Bear Week coincides with the fall polar bear migration to Churchill, Manitoba, where polar bears gather to wait for freeze-up on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. In this photo essay, Daisy Gilardini Photography celebrates a springtime ritual of polar bear cubs emerging from the dens of Manitoba's famed Wapusk National Park.

A number of studies showed startling images of a visible reduction in air pollution, & correlated air pollution to an increased likelihood of mortality from COVID-19 - two researchers studied the studies & found flaws in the science.

Catch Michael Palin, bestselling author and member of the comedy group Monty Python, at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Fellows Show, live online on November 18. Get your free tickets here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2020fellowsshow.

Our annual Royal Canadian Geographical Society Silent Auction is LIVE and ready for bids! We’ll add more prizes periodically from now until mid-November. Don’t miss bidding on our signature trip with Maple Leaf Adventures an 8-day journey through Haida Gwaii! Visit www.rcgsauction.ca to learn more.

Margaret MacMillan is joining us for a Can Geo Talk on November 5 at 7 p.m. EST. Her newest book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us is a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity and of our history. Get your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/35B15pX

From bestselling author James Raffan comes an enlightening and original story about a polar bear’s precarious existence in the changing Arctic.

For the next year, Judith Kasiama is partnering with Canadian Geographic on a series called Colour the Trails that aims to share stories and experiences of Canadians whose love for the outdoors has led them to questioning the traditional narrative of who can ski, who can hike, and who can bike.

Have you pre-ordered your copy of our Special Collector's Edition of our Group of 7 issue? This special collector's edition digital download came together with the support of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

What unusual things have you eaten? Literary legend Margaret Atwood and Survivorman - Les Stroud's lists may surprise you! Join us for their special presentation as part of our Fellows Show on November 18.

This week's #PhotoOfTheWeek comes from @jasonwildephotography on Instagram! Want to see your photo featured? Join our Photo Club at http://photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca.

Author and professor of history Margaret MacMillan joins us on November 5 at 7 p.m. EST for a Can Geo Talk! Her newest book, War: How Conflict Shaped Us, released on September 22, is a provocative view of war as an essential component of humanity and of our history.

A special collector's digital edition of our Wildlife Photography 2021 issue, featuring photographers from across the country is now available for digital download. Get yours now: