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PARTNERS
The Polar Bound contest has a network of dedicated partners, each bringing their special expertise and contribution. The following organizations are key supporters of this year's Arctic Polar Bound contest.
Canadian Geographic is dedicated to uncovering and communicating
the stories about people, places, frontiers and issues (past and present) that
Canadians want to read. Owned by The
Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Canadian Geographic is more than
a geography publication, each issue of Canadian Geographic is a voyage
of discovery and exploration that features the latest science, environment, travel
and human and cultural stories from across the country. Canadian Geographic is
published six times a year and has more than 4.5 million readers.
Founded in 1929, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society is a not-for-profit educational organization
that channels proceeds from Canadian Geographic into such worthy ventures as research,
grants, education and expeditions. Its object is to advance geographical knowledge and, in
particular, to stimulate awareness of the significance of geography in Canada's development,
well being and culture. In short, the aim is to make Canada better known to Canadians and to
the world.
- Subscribe to Canadian Geographic to become a
member of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society today! Find
out how »
Visit their website at www.canadiangeographic.ca
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Students on Ice is an award-winning educational expedition organization
based in Chelsea, Quebec.
Founded in 1999 by adventurer and environmentalist Geoff Green – the program’s
mandate is to provide youth from around the world with inspiring educational opportunities
at the ends of the earth, and in doing so, to help them foster a new understanding and respect
for the planet.
Over 500 students, scientists and educators have traveled to the Poles with the organization.
In 2005, the program was awarded the prestigious Michael Smith award for Science Promotion.
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Canada is heavily invested and involved in International
Polar Year celebrations (2007-2009).
The Canadian IPY Steering Committee’s role is to ensure that
Canadian IPY activities address both Arctic and Antarctic regions,
involve scientists and educators from a range of disciplines, maintain
a focus on compelling scientific questions – and provide outreach
and information to Canadian citizens.
Visit the Canadian IPY website at www.ipy-api.ca and
the Canadian IPY Youth website at www.ualberta.ca/~ipy/YSC
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