Science and Environment

Arctic Institute of North America - A research institute of the U of Calgary which studies Canada's north through the natural and social sciences, the arts, and the humanities. Offers ASTIS databases, resources, projects, staff and a search function.
http://www.arctic.ucalgary.ca

Churchill Northern Studies Centre - Northern research of the physical environment, social issues and economics of the north. Studies the aurora borealis, whales, arctic flora and fauna. Lists research, education, attractions and links.
http://www.churchillscience.ca/

9th North American Caribou Workshop - Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Coordinating Committee program to share knowledge about the species in the interest of better managing caribou in northern Quebec and elsewhere in northern Canada. April 23-27, 2001, Kuujjuaq, Québec.
http://www.cccpp-hftcc.com/

CARC - The Canadian Arctic Resources Committee - A citizens' organization of from every province and both territories, and other member countries CARC. Offers information about issues in northern Canada and the circumpolar north.
http://www.carc.org/

Northern Climate ExChange - A Yukon-based exchange point for climate change study in the circumpolar north. Outlines their initiatives with information resources and other news.
http://www.taiga.net/nce/index.html

Churchill Northern Studies Centre Clear Sky Clock - A prediction of when the centre will have good weather for astronomical observing, furnished by Canadian Meteorological Center from computer weather simulations whose output looks just like future satellite pictures.
http://cleardarksky.com/c/ChchllNSCkey.html

Canada's Polar Life - Information about environments, geography, organisms, and research, along with photographs.
http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/

Diamonds in the Wild - Conde Nast Traveler article about the Thelon Wildlife Sanctuary, and the potential threat of diamond and mineral exploration on the area's environment.
http://www.thelon.com/condenast/