Episode 11: Arctic Satellite Stations Many satellites rotate in a polar orbit, where the spacecraft will pass over or near the Earth’s poles, including the Arctic north pole. Scientists use these satellites to observe and collect data on the Earth. And somehow, that data needs to be transferred back down to the

Episode 10: Renewable Energy in the North Of all the regions of Canada, it’s the north that will feel the most severe effects of climate change. Despite that, the region is heavily dependent on fossil fuels to power its homes, businesses, and industries. Today on Breaking the Ice, we’re speaking to a

Episode Eight & Nine: Young Innovators in the North Part One The most important driver of innovation is human knowledge. Creative, thoughtful, and forward-thinking individuals are at the centre of all scientific research. Today on Breaking the Ice, we're starting a two-part series looking at the young people who will make innovation

Episode Seven: Politics in Canada and Greenland While much has been done of late to strengthen the North American Arctic, there is much potential to strengthen the ties between Canada and Greenland. The win-win of a closer relationship between the two countries has long been touted as a way to mitigate the

Episode Six: Diplomacy in the Arctic Greenland and Canada are neighbours in the Arctic, and they share much in the way of cultural ties. They also share an abundance of natural resources - especially critical minerals. The rest of the world has taken notice, as more and more countries look North in

Episode Five: The Future of Transportation in the North Canada’s north has incredible potential for innovation in transportation. We have thousands of kilometres of land that could be available for almost year-round modern vehicular research, including the performance of autonomous and electric vehicles in northern climates. Unfortunately, Canada is not taking full

Episode Four: The Future of Construction in the North There is a housing crisis today in northern Canada today. Over 40 percent of homes in Nunavut now require major repairs, compared to a Canada-wide average of only 7 percent. Moreover, the territory requires 3,000 new housing units immediately to meet existing demand.

Episode Three: Mining in Northern Canada and Greenland Mining is important to the economies of both Northern Canada and Greenland. Minerals such as iron and gold are mined in territories like Nunavut, while zinc, silver, iron, uranium, and deposits of other substances are found in Greenland. As climate change alters the environment

Episode Two: Heavy Fuel Oil Heavy fuel oil is thick and has a tar-like consistency. That makes spills involving heavy fuel oil a major environmental concern. It is commonly used in shipping vessels, including in Arctic waters. However, the International Maritime Organization has recently approved a ban on HFO in the Arctic

Episode One: Indigenous Development Corporations Indigenous Economic Development Corporations are the economic arms of many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada. In Alaska, a similar structure exists through the Alaska Native Corporations. These economic entities are major drivers of economic growth and innovation in Indigenous communities. Our co-hosts Paris Molokwu-Ogwuda