Arctic Horizons: Navigating Challenges in Canada’s Far North

ARCTIC HORIZONS: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN CANADA’S FAR NORTH

15 MEMBERS MAXIMUM, IN PERSON, STUDY GROUP

Mondays 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
April 22 – June 17 (8 sessions; no class on Victoria Day, May 20)
Course Leader: Gerry Ludwig; Fee: $60
Discover the dynamic intersection of social, cultural, economic, and environmental challenges in Canada’s Far North. Dive into pressing issues such as climate change impact on indigenous communities, resource management dilemmas, and the evolving socio- cultural landscape. This course offers a unique lens into the complexities of Canada’s northern frontier, providing insights essential for understanding and addressing contemporary challenges.

Possible Topics: Climate change resilience in Northern Indigenous communities; economic development prospects in the Arctic; balancing conservation and development in the Far North; governance challenges in remote regions; Arctic security and sovereignty concerns.