William Sinclair Ritch of Rackwick in Canada where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company for 38 years
From Hoy to Hudson Bay and Back
William Lyon Mackenzie #OnThisDay
On 5th of December 1837 William Lyon Mackenzie led a rebellion in Upper Canada seeking political reform.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar #COP26
This is believed to be the most extensive study ever undertaken into how insect outbreaks impact freshwater carbon and nitrogen dynamics.
‘We Be Of One Blood, Thou And I…’ – ‘The Jungle Book’ – Rudyard Kipling
“June is Indigenous People’s Month, and June the 21st is Indigenous People’s Day”
The Two Johns – Rae & Franklin
“The John Rae Society is presenting a series of on-line talks about the good Doctor’s adventures and discoveries”
Climate Change Threat to Canada’s Arctic Charr
“Our results suggest widespread declines in abundance and weight in Labrador Arctic Charr populations in the 1990’s that corresponds to both a well-documented cold temperature anomaly and declines in other species. “
Inspiring Communities: Qaujigiartit
Traditional Inuit knowledge and values are at the core of the work of Qaujigiartit. Children, families and communities are at the heart of what they do – ‘being heart centred’.
International Workers Memorial Day #NeverForgotten #IWMD20
International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) takes place every year on 28th of April.
Letters: ‘Louty Keg’ ?
Here in Canada, when putting a container of milk behind the wood stove to warm before making butter, he referred to as the “louty keg”…I think.
A Chance To Explore The Arctic!!!
From the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, to the Heart of The Arctic – John Rae did it – now you can too!!!
