The Arctic Youth Network (AYN) is a global network of youth making change in the Arctic, focused on international cooperation and capacity-building. Continue reading Connecting and Supporting Youth in Arctic Affairs
The strategy calls for a coordinated climate policy in Inuit Nunangat and will receive $1-million from the federal government Source: … Continue reading Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami announce first ever Inuit-led climate strategy | Canadian Geographic
New CPAWS report calls Canada out for falling behind most other countries in protecting its land and fresh water. Continue reading CPAWS releases report on Canada’s lack of protected areas
Researchers receive $500,000 in CANARIE funding to link environmental information about the North. Continue reading Connecting data for better decision-making in the Arctic
Video clips of Bonnie Dawson, the Animal Alliance Environment Voters candidate in the N.W.T.’s Western Arctic riding discusses animal and environmental issues she feels are important in both the north and across Canada and a conversation with Eli Purchase: N.W.T. Green candidate Continue reading Watching: Animal Alliance Environment Voters party candidate – Bonnie Dawson
Edmonton – In the wake of the National Energy Board’s approval of the Mackenzie Gas Project, environmental groups are charging that the decision flies in the face of the Board’s stated commitment to sustainability and overturns years of study by a review panel. Continue reading National Energy Board rejects greener energy future for Mackenzie gas pipeline
Waterloo, Ontario – The Government of the Northwest Territories has entered into a scientific partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University based in Waterloo, Ontario. Continue reading Northwest Territories signs new research partnership with Wilfred Laurier University
Ottawa – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is celebrating the historic announcement today by Environment Minister Jim Prentice and DehCho First Nations Grand Chief Gerald Antoine of the final boundaries for the greatly expanded Nahanni National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories. Continue reading A proud day for Canada: Nahanni becomes one of world’s greatest parks
The NWT Protected Areas Strategy (PAS) is a community-guided planning process protecting culturally and ecologically important areas in the NWT. Continue reading The Northwest Territories Protected Areas Strategy
The Canadian Boreal Initiative joined its partners in congratulating the Government of Canada and the Sahtu Dene community of Déline for permanently protecting Saoyú -?ehdacho, also known as Grizzly Bear Mountain and Scented Grass Hills. Continue reading Canadian Boreal Initiative Applauds Protection Around NWT’s Great Bear Lake
Fort Simpson – The Dehcho First Nations (DFN), Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) and Ecojustice are pleased to announce that the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has decided in favour of DFN and CPAWS’ request to scope the entire Prairie Creek mine project, including the winter road, into one environmental assessment. Continue reading Controversial mine in South Nahanni watershed headed for rigorous scrutiny
Current water management practices cannot protect water in northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories from the impacts of oil sands development, according to a new report by the Pembina Institute. Continue reading Oil Sands Threaten Water Resources in Alberta, NWT
