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HIGHLIGHTS
International Polar Year 2007-2008:
A Valuable Opportunity for Canada
International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 marks the largest-ever international program of scientific research focussed on the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Thousands of scientists and researchers from more than 60 nations around the globe are expected to participate in IPY during the 24-month period beginning March 2007.
In addition to presenting Canada with a valuable opportunity to work together with researchers from around the world, IPY will also create a more complete scientific understanding of the North that can be applied to address issues related to our environment and the well-being of our communities.
What’s New
- Recent Book Release – “Hunters of the Alpine Ice” Hits the Shelves
The NWT Ice Patch Study, an International Polar Year project funded by the Government of Canada, has recently released a book Hunters of the Alpine Ice
: The NWT Ice Patch Study.
Read More...- The 40-page book draws on over five years of research carried out by archaeologists, Aboriginal elders, biologists, geologists and educators examining ancient hunting artifacts and biological samples preserved in ice patches in the Mackenzie Mountains. Completed in partnership with the Tulita Dene Band, the book has been written for highschool students and contains fascinating material on Shuhtaot'ine (Mountain Dene) traditional knowledge and land use.
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International Polar Year Featured in Canadian Geographic
The January/February 2010 issues of Canadian Geographic and Géographica feature Arctic science and Canada’s International Polar Year (IPY) projects.
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The production of these magazines is the result of collaboration between the International Polar Year Federal Program Office and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
In addition to the main articles in each issue, there is also information about the history and background of IPY, as well as expanded coverage online. Find out more on Canada’s contribution to IPY with Canadian Geographic. Also check out the Canadian Atlas Online features a new theme on “Canada and the International Polar Year” including: an interactive map, lively text, award-winning photography, superb Flash animations, games and quizzes!
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The production of these magazines is the result of collaboration between the International Polar Year Federal Program Office and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
- IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 – First Circular
June 8-12, 2010
Château Laurier, Ottawa (Ontario)
The IPY Oslo Science Conference will demonstrate, strengthen, and extend IPY’s remarkable accomplishments in science and outreach.
Read More...- By highlighting the extraordinary multinational efforts in research and in communication of research to the public, the Conference will provide an opportunity to explore the full breadth and global impact of polar research during IPY.
A preliminary programme schedule for IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 is now ready.
For the latest news on this conference see the Press Room
- By highlighting the extraordinary multinational efforts in research and in communication of research to the public, the Conference will provide an opportunity to explore the full breadth and global impact of polar research during IPY.
- Arctic Circle Presentations
8:00pm, RCAF Officers Mess, 158 Gloucester St. Ottawa, Ontario
Since 1947 the Arctic Circle has brought together friends who share a lively interest in the Canadian North for monthly presentations by members and guests.
Read More...- The Circle’s membership includes many of Canada’s most distinguished Arctic researchers, as well as those with a love for the North.
The Circle meets on the second Tuesday of every month from October through April to hear interesting and informative presentations on everything Arctic. The schedule for 2009-2010 is below.
December 8, 2009 – Anna Banerji MD, Univ. of Toronto, Dept. of Pediatric and Dalla School of Public Health, “Respiratory Infections in Inuit Children: Success and Challenges”
January 12, 2010 – Dr. Luke Copland, Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Ottawa, “Recent Ice Shelf and Multilayer Sea Ice Losses Along Northern Ellesmere Island”
March 9, 2010 – Kathleen Fischer, Executive Director, Federal IPY Program, “The Legacy of the International Polar Year For Canada”
April 13, 2010 – Dr. Claudio Aporta, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University, “Old Routes, New Trails: Exploring Inuit Sense of Territory Along the Northwest Passage”
- The Circle’s membership includes many of Canada’s most distinguished Arctic researchers, as well as those with a love for the North.
