The North is a unique region within Canada Profound changes are taking place, including the economic dominance of the resource industry, the rise of Aboriginal political power, and questions surrounding Arctic sovereignty. All of these issues are underlain by the uncertainty of climate change and how best to adapt. This course will explore physical and social dimensions of the Canadian North and discuss how geographic analytical techniques can be applied to northern issues.Weekly
The North is a unique region within Canada Profound changes are taking place, including the economic dominance of the resource industry, the rise of Aboriginal political power, and questions surrounding Arctic sovereignty. All of these issues are underlain by the uncertainty of climate change and how best to adapt. This course will explore physical and social dimensions of the Canadian North and discuss how geographic analytical techniques can be applied to northern issues.Weekly
