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Changing the Arctic Paradigm from Cold War to Cooperation

Published: 
March 14, 2013
Pages: 
40
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Read Tom Axworthy's academic paper on the role of Canadian indigenous leaders in the creation of the Arctic Council.

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Nilliajut: Inuit Perspectives on Security, Patriotism and Sovereignty

Published: 
January 28, 2013
Pages: 
76
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A book of essays commissioned by Inuit Qaujisarvingat: Inuit Knowledge Centre and the Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program.

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Marine Disaster Incident Under AAMSAR

Published: 
December 3, 2012
Pages: 
18
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As part of the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working group AMATII process, this case study was developed to explore gaps in the Arctic region’s response capability under the Agreement on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue. This emergency scenario examines how an international response to a maritime accident would be implemented. Existing emergency practises, protocols, legislations and agreements, and available resources and assets were considered to explore the wider implications of the Agreement.

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The North’s Contending Visions

Published: 
November 15, 2012
Pages: 
12
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Read Tom Axworthy's speech to the Senior Fellows at Massey College (University of Toronto) on the four contenting visions of the North.

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Revisiting the Hiroshima Declaration

Published: 
October 26, 2012
Pages: 
6
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Thomas S. Axworthy's address to the Canadian Pugwash Conference on Policy Imperatives for an Arctic Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone.

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Working Papers on Arctic Security No. 4

Published: 
October 22, 2012
Pages: 
34
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The Working Papers on Arctic Security series seeks to stimulate deeper academic dialogue on Arctic security issues in Canada. This series is supported by the Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program and th

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Working Papers on Arctic Security No. 3

Published: 
September 28, 2012
Pages: 
22
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The Working Papers on Arctic Security series seeks to stimulate deeper academic dialogue on Arctic security issues in Canada. This series is supported by the Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program and the ArcticNet project on The Emerging Arctic Security Environment

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Nunavummi Sivumuuqpallianiq (Nunavut Moving Forward)

Published: 
August 28, 2012
Pages: 
37
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The significance that economic development and the environment play in the future for the North has been the catalyst that has seen Dustin Fredlund employed as a conservation officer, wildlife manager and currently as a director of economic development for the Nunavut Government. Through his Fellowship paper, Dustin examines the complexity surrounding the balancing of progress and preservation in regards to the environment and economic development. 

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Conceptualizing Aboriginal Health Centres in the Northwest Territories

Published: 
August 28, 2012
Pages: 
21
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Karen Hall is a second year master’s student at the University of Victoria in the studies in policy and practice in health and social services program. She completed her undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S., with a B.Sc. in health promotion.

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Our Water, Our Life

Published: 
August 28, 2012
Pages: 
37
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Nadia Joe’s story is only one strand woven into the tapestry of her family’s story. She recently returned home to the Champagne & Aishihik First Nation in Haines Junction, Yukon to spend more time with her Elders on the land: listening, watching, learning. Nadia’s Fellowship paper discusses sustainable management of water resources.