People & Culture
On thin ice: Who “owns” the Arctic?
As the climate heats up, so do talks over land ownership in the Arctic. What does Canadian Arctic Sovereignty look like as the ice melts?
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History
Throwback Thursday: Illegal journey to the Arctic Islands in the 1930s
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This week, we look back at David Gray’s field work looking into an illegal trapping mission in the 1930s, which led to claims of finding descendants of the Franklin Expedition.
For all the latest news, visit the Franklin Expedition section of our website.
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