Canada’s “North of 60” is more than an iconic landscape of ice and
snow, patchy vegetation and kilometres of boreal forest. Even though we Canadians might think of ourselves as a hardy northern people, a huge majority of us live as far south as we can get: huddled along the 49th parallel.  But what do we really know about Canada’s North?

What is happening in the north increasingly affects not only Canadians, but all citizens of our global community. Scientists, biologists, conservationists, and wise experts in indigenous communities are engaged in problem solving perplexing challenges, and rethinking pressing environmental issues. But good things are afoot. Planned in conjunction with WLU’s Cold Regions Research Centre, our speakers in Winter Series 2025 will present from a number of locations around the world and will examine a broad range of topics. Included is the urgent need for international cooperation in the Arctic, indigenous-led conservation efforts, as well as the challenges and restoration opportunities in mining. Others will be addressing conservation efforts around diminishing wildlife, and the commendable work being done to ensure the future of the boreal forest, our Arctic waters and the health of communities in the north. 

This series will be held on Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 pm, Jan 14 to March 4 via Zoom.