Communities close to Mary River Mine say environmental impacts that the mine's operator calls insignificant are exactly the opposite for Inuit. "Significance is different to Inuit, from what ...

The Nunavut Wildlife Health Assessment, which focussed on animal health in Arctic species suggests that subtle changes in wildlife health are occurring. Read the final report or the executive summary.

Wishing for wildlife sightings in the Canadian Arctic is like writing a letter to Santa Claus. Polar bears, narwhals, and seals were scribbled across every passenger’s wish list. We dreamed of an ...

A hunter's desire to honour his ancestors by killing a polar bear with a harpoon is testing Nunavut's commitment to the Inuit traditions it was founded to protect. The territorial government says Noah ...

A new WWF report suggests that toxic chemicals are responsible for changes in the health of Arctic wildlife. Nunavut, Canada – A new report released by WWF-Canada reveals that subtle changes in the ...

“Narwhal are recognized as a cultural cornerstone by Inuit, the narwhal holds profound significance,” Jason Akearok, executive director of the Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, said. (Paul ...

Seven Nunavut wildlife bird sanctuaries have had their Inuktitut place names restored, something one man says is important for people in the area. Philip Manik is chair of a co-management committee in ...

“WE DON'T have no vegetarians here,” says James Qillaq, a long-time resident of Kanngiqtugaapik in Canada's Nunavut territory. North of the 70th parallel, where winter temperatures regularly drop ...