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An elder wearing sunglasses and a white coat points off into the Arctic distance while standing by another man wearing sunglasses.

New app helps Inuit adapt to changing climate: ‘It’s time for the harpoon and computer to work together’

The Big Fix

Digital tools like SIKU facilitate real-time monitoring and data gathering to give Arctic communities more capacity to track trends in sea ice and wildlife — and plan for the future.  

A polar bear walks along the shore of Hudson Bay, Canada.

Trick or treat? Not in a northern Canadian town where it’s polar bear season

Environment
Bowhead whale catch

A successful whale hunt in northern Canada revives an ancient Inuit tradition

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Northern Arctic Outpost in Canada

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Geo answer

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Geo answer

Global Politics

For today’s Geo Quiz we’re looking for a Canadian town where severe winter storms hit unexpectedly. A group of international finance ministers is meeting there this weekend. The answer is Iqaluit, Nunavut. Chris Windeyer reports for the Nunatsiaq News.

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Geo answer and Global Hit

Global Politics

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Igloolik, Nunavut. This town is home to Artcirq, an Inuit community circus troupe that will perform at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC next year. Boston Globe reporter Linda Matchan speaks with anchor Jeb Sharp.