Tag Archives: Arctic

Windswept Wonders: Collecting Plants and Lichens in Arviat

Posted on August 18, 2016 by

Paul Sokoloff reflects on a one-month collecting trip by museum botanists around a Nunavut community on the shores of Hudson Bay. Continue reading →

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Talking about the Arctic – Insights from Museum Directors

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

Two days in Washington gave Meg Beckel much to think about in terms of the museum’s role in sharing Arctic knowledge. Continue reading →

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Walking Across the Arctic—On a Giant Map!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by

Two museum scientists write about their effort to complete an amazing national educational project in collaboration with Canadian Geographic. Continue reading →

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Expedition to Davis Strait

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

A golden opportunity to study the biodiversity in an underexplored portion of the Northwest Passage. Continue reading →

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Searching for ‘White Gold’ in southern Greenland

Posted on August 15, 2014 by

Mineralogist Paula Piilonen fulfills a dream to collect some unusual minerals and share this knowledge during her journey with Students on Ice. Continue reading →

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Seeking Inspiration in the Arctic

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

A last minute opportunity provides Caroline Lanthier with a chance to visit the Arctic and collect ideas for a new gallery. Continue reading →

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A Geological Wonderland Defines a Journey with Students on Ice

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

The Arctic is a magical place and mineralogist Paula Piilonen discovered this firsthand during her time in Labrador with the Students on Ice Arctic expedition. Continue reading →

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The James Bond of Fishes

Posted on April 8, 2014 by

Do you know the James Bond of fish? It’s just one of the many species that will be included in a forthcoming book about Arctic fish. Continue reading →

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Botanical and Cultural Treasure, Hidden in Plain Sight

Posted on March 14, 2014 by

Rare plant specimens from an expedition that came to a tragic end were recently discovered in the collections of the Canadian Museum of Nature. Jennifer Doubt explains the importance of this extraordinary find. Continue reading →

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A microscopic view of the Arctic

Posted on January 17, 2014 by

Researcher Paul Hamilton explains why you should care about the “hidden” world of Arctic algae. Continue reading →

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