Podcasts about Canadian Geographic

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. A historic and symbolic voyage along the same inland waterways used by Indigenous peoples, settlers, soldiers, and voyageurs for centuries.Part physical challenge, part historical pilgrimage, and part personal reckoning, Water Borne reflects Dan's deep curiosity about how water shapes not only our landscapes but also our culture, politics, and personal lives. A former editor at Canadian Geographic and author of Born to Walk, Dan has spent his career exploring the relationship between movement and meaning—on land and now, on water. This episode dives into what he discovered about history, anxiety, midlife, solitude, and what it really means to travel with and through nature's blue and green spaces.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In 2024, Ray was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration, from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He has ran 17,000+ km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.

Frank Wolf is a Canadian adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and environmentalist. He is known for books, feature magazine articles, online columns, and films that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. His expeditions include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season, rowing the Northwest Passage, and circumnavigating both Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island by kayak. In 2020 he was named One of Canada's 'Greatest 90 Explorers of All Time' by Canadian Geographic. He is a regular feature writer and columnist for Explore Magazine and has written two books on his adventures: Two Springs, One Summer (2024) and Lines on a Map (2018), both published by RMB. Follow Frank on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put your thinking caps on, ladies! It's time for another round of Rachel's Trivia Challenge!  This time, Rachel's spotlighting "Great Moments in the History of Lutherans in America.” Beginning with the age of exploration and going through the Colonial Era up to the formation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1847, she's quizzing Erin and Sarah on some of the lesser-known and more unexpected chapters in American Lutheran history.   Which explorer brought a Lutheran chaplain along on his quest to discover the Northwest Passage? Which American colony was actually founded by Lutherans? Did Lutherans fight more notably as Patriots or Tories in the Revolutionary War? What is a “Prussian Union,” anyway? And can either Sarah or Rachel say “Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten” without tripping over their own tongues?   Resources referenced in this episode include:   Jens Munk: An expedition ahead of its time | Canadian Geographic  Early History of American Lutheranism (Bible Hub)  Peter Stuyvesant's relentless quest for order in New Amsterdam pushes Africans out of the church | A Journey through NYC religions  Henry Melchior Muhlenberg - Living Lutheran  Fighting Words | Christian History Magazine  Demagoguery or Democracy? The Saxon Emigration and American Culture (Rev. Dr. Larry Rast, Concordia Theological Quarterly)  Saxon Lutheran immigration of 1838–39 - Wikipedia  Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten – The Lutheran Witness (Rev. Roy S. Askins)  "History of Lutheranism" series with Rev. Dr. Larry Rast (The Coffee Hour on KFUO Radio)  "100 Years of LCMS Music History" series with Benjamin Kolodziej (The Coffee Hour on KFUO Radio)  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Activist Paul Watson talks about his time in NL, the seal hunt... and his biggest concerns about the ocean + Michelle Chaput of Canadian Geographic says the "Adopt a Ship" program aims to get young people interested in ocean careers.

Based in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he is a photographer, dreamer, and storyteller on a continual journey to seek out and capture the beauty of this world. His passion spans a wide spectrum of photographic genres, refusing to be confined by labels.Whether it's the most extreme and pristine environments or the profound beauty of humanity, his work reflects a deep appreciation for our shared space and the good that exists in the world.A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Sigma Pro Photographer, and a Strobepro Professional, he approaches his work with creativity, authenticity, and a deep love for storytelling.Co-founder of the OFFBEAT photographic community, he shares his expertise through workshops and tours across Canada and the globe.His work has been featured in Canadian Geographic, CNN, Outdoor Photographer, and many more.He is a proud 'child of the sea' and author of four celebrated books, including Northern Light and The Art of Misadventure.Please welcome to the show, Dave Brosha!Check out the links below mentioned in this video. • DAVE BROSHA WEBSITE | https://davebrosha.com/• DAVE BROSHA INSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/davebrosha• DAVE BROSHA FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/davebroshaphotography• DAVE BROSHA WORKSHOPS | https://davebrosha.com/learn-with-me• OFFBEAT | https://offbeatphoto.ca/• OFFBEAT WORKSHOPS | https://offbeatphoto.ca/workshopsDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and hit the bell to see more content from 'The Nature Photo Guys!'Thanks for watching!-----------------------*Disclosure:*Some of the links are partner links, meaning if you make a purchase through them, ‘The Nature Photo Guys' may earn a small commission. There is no extra cost to you; in fact, in some cases, you may even receive a discount. Your support through these links help ‘The Nature Photo Guys' to continue creating valuable content. Thank you!*TCS | The Camera Store | Get the picture*Title Sponsor | https://thecamerastore.com/*f-stop | Elevate Your Photography with Premium Modular Bags and Backpacks!*Ambassadors | https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e*MotionHeat | Face the winter head on with Heated Wear Essentials!*Ambassadors | https://www.motionheat.ca/?ref=TNPGP15Save 15% off by using coupon code TNPGP15 at checkout*Kase Filters Canada | Unleash the Brilliance of True Colours!*Pro Partners | http://www.kasefilterscanada.com-----------------------*The Nature Photo Guys*Email: info@thenaturephotoguys.caWebsite: http://www.TheNaturePhotoGuys.caFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcastInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast*Joe Desjardins*Email: joe@joedesjardins.caWebsite: http://www.JoeDesjardins.caFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/joedesjardins.caInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/joedesjardins.ca*Chris Gibbs*Email: chris.gibbs@footprintsinnature.caWebsite: http://www.footprintsinnature.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ @FootprintsInNature Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/footprintsinnature.caInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/footprintsinnature.ca-----------------------© 2025 The Nature Photo Guys | Thank you for watching!Please Like, Share & Subscribe to see new content!-----------------------

Amateur photographer Stu White is pretty happy these days. He's originally from Stephenville and lives in Mount Pearl, and his photo of a pair of red fox cubs in Bonavista just won him a big prize. Canadian Geographic magazine has judged his picture the best of the year in the "flora, fauna and fungi" category for the last year. White spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power..

So, what is Afghanistan like now? St. Germain helps peel back some of the layers of that onion as he travels to Mt. Noshaq, talking and travelling with locals from the capital, Kabul, in thecentre to the north of the country near the Tajikistan border. As St. Germain confirms, the Taliban deserves its record as having one of the worst human rightsrecords of any government in the world, largely because of its brutal treatment of women.Hunger also remains an issue, with one in four people needing food aid, according to the UN. And as St. Germain notes, that is not as dire as many had predicted. We also get into the debateabout the pluses, minuses and dangers of travelling in a pariah state. As much as he's an extreme adventurer, doing amazing things like climbing the highest peaks on all seven continents or rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean, what I love about St. Germain is that he is also a student of history, geography and current events, and he brings all of that to his expeditions.

Jessie Boulard Episode 033: December 28, 2024 Jessie Boulard is an award-winning illustrator applying her skills to social issues. We will talk about passion projects plus art education and more. About Jessie Boulard: Jessie is a Canadian non-status Indigenous Mixed-Blood of the Anishinaabe First Nation Freelance Illustrator who received her Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Illustration from Sheridan College. She is known for her strong line work and love of textures. Believing that art is more than just a form of expression, Jessie uses her skills to convey important issues as well as personal growth. Jessie is currently living in Southern Ontario, Freelancing and building Lux Arts; A Nomadic Community Art Studio for all ages. Jessie previously worked at Niagara College for 8 years teaching Illustration in the Graphic Design program. Currently Jessie's passions have moved her towards exploring the symbiotic relationship humans and nature share. She is working on a series of pieces depicting this relationship and looking forward to showcasing her work. Clients include Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Book Group, eOne Entertainment, TBDoc Productions Inc., CRAVE, CANADALAND, LTBB of Odawa Indians, Superfriendly, The Writers' Union of Canada, Hour Detroit, CBC News, THIS Magazine, Studio M, Walmart, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., The Walrus, CONTINUE MEDIA Inc., Canadian Geographic, Boathouse Brands In 2022, Jessie won The One Award (San Diego): Silver Medal for Social Impact for Anishinaabe Cooking Resources Initiative Jessie Boulard's Links: Website: https://www.jessieboulard.com Echo Chernik Links: Website: https://www.EchoChernik.com Illustration: https://www.echo-x.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoxartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echochernik Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/echochernik Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/echox/created

He is an adventurer, storyteller, and photographer who has spent his life capturing the spirit of the Wild North. Based in Whitehorse, Yukon, his work focuses on long-term storytelling, bringing to life conservation stories about wildlife, the environment, and northern communities. From documenting the impact of climate change on wolverines to highlighting the harmony between humans and urban foxes, his projects combine video, camera trapping, and photography to inspire and educate. He is a fellow with the International League of Conservation photographers and has worked with National Geographic, the New York Times, Smithsonian, Canadian Geographic, and more on telling important wildlife stories from the North. Please welcome to the show, Peter Mather! Check out the links below mentioned in this video. • Peter Mather Website | https://petermather.com • Peter Mather Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/peter.mather.photography • 'Kings of the North' Film | https://petermather.com/store/movie • 'Kings of the North' Book | https://petermather.com/product/kings-of-the-north-book • Northern Lights and Urban Fox Tour/Workshops | https://petermather.com/tours-workshops Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and hit the bell to see more content from 'The Nature Photo Guys!' Thanks for watching! ----------------------- *Disclosure:* Some of the links are partner links, meaning if you make a purchase through them, ‘The Nature Photo Guys' may earn a small commission. There is no extra cost to you; in fact, in some cases, you may even receive a discount. Your support through these links help ‘The Nature Photo Guys' to continue creating valuable content. Thank you! *TCS | The Camera Store | Get the picture* Title Sponsor | https://thecamerastore.com/ *f-stop | Elevate Your Photography with Premium Modular Bags and Backpacks!* Ambassadors | https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e *MotionHeat | Face the winter head on with Heated Wear Essentials!* Ambassadors | https://www.motionheat.ca/?ref=TNPGP15 Save 15% off by using coupon code TNPGP15 at checkout *Kase Filters Canada | Unleash the Brilliance of True Colours!* Pro Partners | http://www.kasefilterscanada.com ----------------------- *The Nature Photo Guys* Email: info@thenaturephotoguys.ca Website: http://www.TheNaturePhotoGuys.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast *Joe Desjardins* Email: joe@joedesjardins.ca Website: http://www.JoeDesjardins.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joedesjardins.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joedesjardins.ca *Chris Gibbs* Email: chris.gibbs@footprintsinnature.ca Website: http://www.footprintsinnature.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ @FootprintsInNature Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/footprintsinnature.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/footprintsinnature.ca ----------------------- © 2024 The Nature Photo Guys | Thank you for watching! Please Like, Share & Subscribe to see new content! -----------------------

Jillian Brown is a Canadian adventure photographer, long-distance canoeist, and mental health advocate. She has undertaken significant expeditions, including a 6,500 kilometer journey across the contiguous United States from Oregon to Louisiana, paddling the Colorado river in a tandem sea kayak and a 50 day paddling and mountaineering expedition thru Alaska and Yukon.Beyond her canoeing endeavours, Brown is recognized for her work in mental health education, particularly concerning post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She has served as the lead guide for an outdoor activity based organization dedicated to supporting first responders, at-risk youth, and their families affected by PTSD.Through this role, she shared tools and strategies for healing through nature, fitness, and goal setting.As a photographer, Brown captures compelling images of her adventures and the natural world, contributing to publications such as Sidetracked Magazine, Gripped Magazine, Canoe Kayak Magazine, Paddling Magazine, and Canadian Geographic.Her work emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature and overcoming personal challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventureaudio/support

Bestselling author, award-winning journalist and TV host Robin Esrock has reported from over 120 countries on 7 continents. Profiled as a travel expert on five continents (including 60 Minutes, Travel + Leisure, The Sydney Morning Herald, CBC, South China Morning Post and The Wall St Journal) Robin created and co-hosted Word Travels for OLN, National Geographic and Travel Channel International. The 40-part series has been broadcast in more than 100 countries and 21 languages.  Robin has written six bestselling books, including The Great Global Bucket List, The Great Canadian Bucket List and The Great Australian Bucket List. His popular TEDx talk about travel has over one million views, and his stories and photography have appeared in dozens of major publications worldwide.  Based in Vancouver, Robin is currently a columnist and travel ambassador for Canadian Geographic, and an influential corporate speaker, advising audiences where to go, and how to travel better.   www.robinesrock.com @robinesrock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The climate crisis has already unleashed disastrous consequences from forest fires to catastrophic flooding and drought. In the face of these alarming trends, it's crucial for us to remain hopeful and continue to seek solutions. In his book, Climate Hope, David Geselbracht recounts stories of action from around the world and reveals remarkable efforts to address them.  David Geselbracht is an environmental journalist and lawyer. His writing has appeared in Canadian Geographic, The Globe and Mail and Broadview Magazine, among other publications.

Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Canada. From the peaks of the Canadian Rockies to iceberg-laden seas off the coast of Greenland, Paul's journey to capture the “under-documented” is a testament to his passion for exploration, his creative vision and fierce sense of determination. These qualities, combined with his pursuit of fresh perspectives and a deep love for the landscape, have resulted in an ever-growing portfolio of cutting-edge images. Whether it's wading waist-deep into a glacier-fed lake or chasing auroras from dusk til dawn, Paul is known for an adventurous spirit that draws him to the extraordinary. Highlighting his collection are his signature self-portraits, epic mountaineering moments, dreamy astrophotography images, as well as a window into some of the most remote corners of the planet. In June 2016, his passion for the craft and for teaching led him and Dave Brosha to launch OFFBEAT, a company that strives to help fellow photographers discover their creative side and develop a deep appreciation for the wilderness. He is also passionate about sharing the beauty and grandeur of his own home country and was named a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2017. Paul's images have been featured on countless book covers and in a variety of highly regarded publications, including National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Globe and Mail, Wall Street Journal, Alpinist, Maclean's, Canadian Geographic, Islands, and Outdoor Photographer. His client list includes leading national and global brands such as Canon, Apple, NHL, Dell, Arc'Teryx, Panasonic and MEC. A prolific adventurer, Paul's explorations have taken him to all seven continents, as well as to each of Canada's provinces and territories. In the Canadian Rockies, Paul has hiked extensively in the backcountry and photographed from the summits of countless peaks. His adventures abroad include a 1400-km unsupported double-crossing of Iceland on foot, which is believed to be the first of its kind, and a 1488-km solo crossing of the South Island of New Zealand. He has also explored such destinations as Antarctica, Norway, Svalbard, Nepal, Greenland, the Caribbean, Niue, French Polynesia, Namibia, the Faroe Islands, Baffin Island and the Torngat Mountains. Paul has published eight books (published by Rocky Mountain Books) including four coffee table style books of photography: Summits & Starlight: the Canadian Rockies (2013), The Canadian Rockies: Rediscovered (2017), Aloft: Canadian Rockies Aerial Photography and Spirits in the Sky: Northern Lights Photography (2021). Paul lives in Banff, Alberta, with his wife, writer Meghan J. Ward, and their two daughters. Paul's Website: https://www.zizka.ca Cryophilia Project: https://www.zizka.ca/cryophilia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, you curious, you courageous Herle Burly-ites… We are today, 10 days since 25,000 residents and visitors were evacuated from Jasper National Park, in just 5 hours. We are 8 years from the devastating Fort McMurray wildfires that forced more than 90,000 people from their homes and cost nearly $9 Billion. Many of us are wondering how people + fire should co-exist. I am fortunate today to be joined by two experts:Edward Struzik is a fellow at Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy in the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University. He's been writing about scientific and environmental issues for more than 30 years. He's the author of 8 books, including Firestorm: how Wildfire will shape our future and Dark Days at Noon: the future of fire, both written in the aftermath of the Fort McMurray blaze. He's a regular contributor to Yale Environment 360, an international online publication of the Yale School of the Environment. His articles appear in Scientific American, Policy Options, Canadian Geographic, among others. He makes his home in Edmonton Alberta, 4 hours east of Jasper, across Highway 16.Kate Lindsay is the Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). Kate is a graduate of the University of Victoria and a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio). At FPAC, Kate was selected to participate in formal advisory roles to the federal government, including as co-lead of the Species at Risk Advisory Committee and a member of the Pathway to Target 1, National Advisory Panel (NAP). FPAC provides a voice for Canada's wood, pulp, paper and wood-based bioproducts producers, an industry with annual revenues exceeding $73 billion! #Climate. #Fire. #Forests. #Weather. We'll talk about it all.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Today's guest on the BeCause & Effect Podcast is Brigette DePape, Climate Planner at Narratives Inc. (https://narrativesinc.com/) Brigette and her family are also finalists in the Live Net Zero Challenge put on by Canadian Geographic, where they're challenged to reduce their carbon footprint and live as close to net zero emissions as possible. Read more about her experience here:https://canadiangeographic.ca/live-net-zero/households/depape-rodriguezBrigette stopped by the CJNU Studios to talk about her work with Narratives, how she finds motivation to continue fighting for what she believes in, and how the average citizen can contribute to reversing the climate catastrophe. 

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, Canadian Geographic's 2023 Photographer of the Year, Brandon Broderick, who shares his thoughts about his win and his pursuit of Canadian wildlife.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• BRANDON BRODERICK WEBSITE | https://www.brandonbroderick.com/• BRANDON BRODERICK INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/brandonbroderick• BRANDON BRODERICK FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/brandonbroderickphotography• BRANDON BRODERICK TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@brandon.broderickDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and hit the bell to see more content from 'The Nature Photo Guys!'Thanks for watching!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*Disclosure:*Some of the links are partner links, meaning if you make a purchase through them, ‘The Nature Photo Guys' may earn a small commission. There is no extra cost to you; in fact, in some cases, you may even receive a discount. Your support through these links help ‘The Nature Photo Guys' to continue creating valuable content. Thank you!*f-stop | Elevate Your Photography with Premium Modular Bags and Backpacks!*Ambassadors | https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e*MotionHeat | Face the winter head on with Heated Wear Essentials!*Ambassadors | https://www.motionheat.ca/?ref=TNPGP15Save 15% off by using coupon code TNPGP15 at checkout*Kase Filters Canada | Unleash the Brilliance of True Colours!*Pro Partners | http://www.kasefilterscanada.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*The Nature Photo Guys*Email: info@thenaturephotoguys.caWebsite: http://www.TheNaturePhotoGuys.caFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcastInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast*Joe Desjardins*Email: joe@joedesjardins.caWebsite: http://www.JoeDesjardins.caFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/joedesjardins.caInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/joedesjardins.ca*Chris Gibbs*Email: chris.gibbs@footprintsinnature.caWebsite: http://www.footprintsinnature.caYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ @FootprintsInNature  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/footprintsinnature.caInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/footprintsinnature.ca---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------© 2024 The Nature Photo Guys | Thank you for watching!Please Like, Share & Subscribe to see new content!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Forman Family from Hanwell may not have won Canadian Geographic's Net Zero Challenge, but they made a lot of changes and so far they're sticking! We'll get some tips from them on this Earth Day.

Alexandra Pope is a journalist and the editor-in-chief of Canadian Geographic. She holds a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies from the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) and a Master of Arts in Journalism from Western University. After starting her career reporting for weekly newspapers in rural Alberta, a lifelong interest in meteorology led her to The Weather Network, where she produced content for television broadcasts and online and served as social media lead. She joined Canadian Geographic in 2015 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2023. Alexandra is an enthusiastic promoter of travel within Canada and will happily tell you what that cloud means. Article mentioned: https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/an-island-of-change/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Moose Talks, we talk with Dave McAleney with Highmark Avalanche Safety about the importance of keeping safe in the alpine backcountry after a snowmobiler died in an avalanche near Chetwynd last week.Then we'll meet Brandon Broderick, a Tumbler Ridge photographer who is Canadian Geographic magazine's Photographer of the Year. We'll talk about his career roaming the wilderness of northern BC for the perfect wildlife photo.Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday at 10am MST live on Moose FM and the Moose FM and Fort St. John Today Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a runner-up showing last year, Brandon Broderick of Tumbler Ridge takes top honours.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian explorer and ultra-distance runner, known for his remarkable endurance feats. He's received recognition from organizations like the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P), an organization that inspires youth through adventure learning and participation in expeditions. Despite facing personal challenges, including a lymphoma diagnosis in 2022, he continues to embark on extreme journeys and shares his adventures to motivate others. Ray's Instagram: @rayzahab Sponsors and Affiliates: ⁠Babbel⁠: 55% off subscription with FIELDCRAFT ⁠⁠Athletic Greens⁠⁠: athleticgreens.com/FIELDCRAFT for FREE One Year Supply of Vitamin D, 5 Travel Packs with first purchase ⁠⁠Vertx⁠⁠: Code fieldcraft for 20% off ⁠HOIST Hydration⁠: Code fieldcraft10 for 10% off ⁠Ketone-IQ⁠: 15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT ⁠Oakley⁠: 15: off with code FIELDCRAFT15 ⁠Ten Thousand⁠: 15% Off with code FIELDCRAFT ⁠KC Hilites⁠: Code: fieldcraft for 10% off ⁠Anthem Snacks⁠: Code FIELDCRAFT15 for 15% off ⁠USCCA⁠ ⁠Kifaru⁠ FOLLOW US: ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Youtube⁠ ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Instagram⁠ ⁠Fieldcraft Survival Website

It's a well-established scientific fact that humans have had a massive impact on the planet. But has it been big enough to warrant the definition of a new geological epoch? It's an idea that's been hotly debated in the scientific community for years — and now, a group of researchers are arguing that a small lake in rural Ontario provides the best evidence for defining that new epoch. Crawford Lake, about 60 km southwest of Toronto, captures the history of the world in its sediment deposits, calcified like tree rings. Scientists say those layers show dramatic changes starting in the 1950s and that they mark a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene. Canadian Geographic contributing editor Alanna Mitchell explains the latest research, what makes Crawford Lake so special, and why defining the Anthropocene has been causing scientific controversy for more than two decades. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

EPISODE 1584: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Laura Trethewey, author of THE DEEPEST MAP, about the high-stakes race to chart the world's oceans Laura Trethewey is an award-winning environmental and ocean journalist and the author of The Imperiled Ocean: Human Stories from a Changing Sea. In 2020, the Writers' Trust of Canada awarded her a Rising Star award. Her writing has been published and featured in the Wall Street Journal, Smithsonian magazine, Courrier International, the Guardian, the Walrus, the Atlantic, the  Globe and Mail, Hakai magazine, and Canadian Geographic, earning her national and provincial nominations. She is a former writer and editor for Canada's Vancouver Aquarium. She received a master of fine arts in creative writing from the University of British Columbia and currently teaches creative nonfiction at Sheridan College in Ontario Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart and Carlton speak with Meredith Brown, director of special projects at Canadian Geographic, about the Biinaagami project, her work as a riverkeeper, and living the swim/drink/fish dream.Show links: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-are-seashells-created/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermit_crab https://www.biinaagami.org/ CSMI New Zealand Mud Snail Ottawa Riverkeeper International Alliance of Waterkeepers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoulin_Island RBC Tech for Nature Teach Me About the Great Lakes | 45: The Season of Giving  Great Lakes Untamed Juniper Farms (Wakefield)

Peter Mather is a renowned Canadian photographer who has spent the last two decades capturing the stunning landscapes and unique wildlife of Canada's Yukon region. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Canadian Geographic, and numerous other publications, earning him recognition as one of the country's top wildlife photographers.

International award-winning photographer Dave Sandford is best known for his dramatic collection, Lake Erie - Liquid Mountains.  Submerging himself into the freezing waters of Erie, Sandford's striking images reveal the violent & breathtaking beauty of this Great Lake. His viral waves paved the way for a lifelong dream, a meaningful career in conservation & wildlife photography.   Sandford, a native of London, ON. Canada originally established himself as a world class photographer around the ‘frozen ponds' of the National Hockey League. During Sandford's time at his Alma Mater - Toronto Metropolitan University, Sandford channelled himself into the world of professional sports photography. Sandford's work in sports quickly grabbed the attention of others & he found himself with a rinkside seat at the professional ranks before he even completed his degree.   Sandford's storied career in professional sports brought him international recognition & established Sandford early on as one of the leaders in the industry. With over 25 years of experience Sandford's work has landed him roles with sports giants such as the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Sports Illustrated and Getty Images to name a few. While Sandford still has a foothold on pro sports, these days you are more likely to find Dave face to face with a polar bear on frozen tundra or dancing with whales under the sea.   Throughout Sandford's career the call of the wild continually whispered in his ear.  Sandford's passion for nature and wildlife led Dave down a path with strong ties to conservation. In 2015 when Sandford's Liquid Mountain's grabbed the world by storm, Sandford channelled that momentum at this pivotal point in his career, to make the shift into nature photography.   Seizing opportunities in wildlife conservation, Sandford quickly transitioned into this role, once again establishing himself as sought-after leader in the industry.  Sandford turned this into his opportunity to roam where the wild things are.   Canadian to the core, and similarly to his spirit animal, the polar bear - Sandford is right at home when the mercury dips well below the freezing mark. Making his first trip to the Arctic in 1997, Sandford now has over 20 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica to his credit. With saltwater coursing through his veins, Sandford has also taken his photographic skills into the world's oceans, swimming alongside natures gentle giants (whales) or finding himself face to face with another of Sandford's favourite subject's, the great white shark.   Claws, paws or jaws, wide open spaces or tiny places, Sandford enjoys showcasing the beauty of our natural world, blended with exciting and insightful storytelling from his adventures both near and far. It is Sandford's hope that by sharing what he loves, others will share in that love - promoting positive change in the preservation of our wild spaces and those wonderful creatures who inhabit them. You can find Sandford's work in many traditional international publications including National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Canadian Geographic, Reader's Digest, The Surfer's Journal, MacLean's, Natures Best and many others.  Follow online at davesandfordphotos.com / Instagram: @davesandford /  Facebook: Sandford Photography / Twitter: @dave_sandford / TikTok: @davesandford and LinkedIn: Dave Sandford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

International award-winning photographer Dave Sandford is best known for his dramatic collection, Lake Erie - Liquid Mountains.  Submerging himself into the freezing waters of Erie, Sandford's striking images reveal the violent & breathtaking beauty of this Great Lake. His viral waves paved the way for a lifelong dream, a meaningful career in conservation & wildlife photography.   Sandford, a native of London, ON. Canada originally established himself as a world class photographer around the ‘frozen ponds' of the National Hockey League. During Sandford's time at his Alma Mater - Toronto Metropolitan University, Sandford channelled himself into the world of professional sports photography. Sandford's work in sports quickly grabbed the attention of others & he found himself with a rinkside seat at the professional ranks before he even completed his degree.   Sandford's storied career in professional sports brought him international recognition & established Sandford early on as one of the leaders in the industry. With over 25 years of experience Sandford's work has landed him roles with sports giants such as the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Sports Illustrated and Getty Images to name a few. While Sandford still has a foothold on pro sports, these days you are more likely to find Dave face to face with a polar bear on frozen tundra or dancing with whales under the sea.   Throughout Sandford's career the call of the wild continually whispered in his ear.  Sandford's passion for nature and wildlife led Dave down a path with strong ties to conservation. In 2015 when Sandford's Liquid Mountain's grabbed the world by storm, Sandford channelled that momentum at this pivotal point in his career, to make the shift into nature photography.   Seizing opportunities in wildlife conservation, Sandford quickly transitioned into this role, once again establishing himself as sought-after leader in the industry.  Sandford turned this into his opportunity to roam where the wild things are.   Canadian to the core, and similarly to his spirit animal, the polar bear - Sandford is right at home when the mercury dips well below the freezing mark. Making his first trip to the Arctic in 1997, Sandford now has over 20 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica to his credit. With saltwater coursing through his veins, Sandford has also taken his photographic skills into the world's oceans, swimming alongside natures gentle giants (whales) or finding himself face to face with another of Sandford's favourite subject's, the great white shark.   Claws, paws or jaws, wide open spaces or tiny places, Sandford enjoys showcasing the beauty of our natural world, blended with exciting and insightful storytelling from his adventures both near and far. It is Sandford's hope that by sharing what he loves, others will share in that love - promoting positive change in the preservation of our wild spaces and those wonderful creatures who inhabit them.  You can find Sandford's work in many traditional international publications including National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Canadian Geographic, Reader's Digest, The Surfer's Journal, MacLean's, Natures Best and many others.  Follow online at davesandfordphotos.com / Instagram: @davesandford /  Facebook: Sandford Photography / Twitter: @dave_sandford / TikTok: @davesandford and LinkedIn: Dave Sandford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-brown57/support

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world's deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out on an expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. 111 days and 7,500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, Africa they completed their journey by stepping into the Red Sea. The expedition had the trio running an average of 70kms a day without a single day of rest, for 111 days. National Geographic tracked the expedition by web, as well as the documentary film ‘Running The Sahara', produced by Matt Damon and directed by Academy Award winner James Moll, was created in an effort to raise awareness for the drinking water crisis in North Africa. After witnessing and learning about the water crisis in North Africa, Ray decided to leverage his future adventures to help raise awareness and funding for causes, like this one, that he supports and believes in. In fall 2007, Ray ran the three coastal trails of Canada back to back and each leg virtually non-stop, for a total distance of 400 kms. Logistics were as much of a challenge as the run, and Ray ran The Akshayuk Pass on Baffin Island, East Coast Trail Newfoundland and West Coast Trail in British Columbia, with just enough time to travel in between. In spring 2008 Ray partnered with the ONExONE Foundation for a unique ultra running project. Accompanied by a team of runners, Ray ran an average 80 kms per day in each of Canada's 13 Provinces and Territories in 13 days. Once again logistics were a huge challenge. School visits were arranged along the way, students participated and communities became engaged in the run which supported the work of ONExONE, which supports various charities addressing children's issues globally. In Saskatoon alone, several thousand students and 27 schools were involved in school rallies and a city wide relay with Ray and the team. In 2008, Ray founded impossible2Possible (i2P) (impossible2possible.com) an organization that aims to inspire and educate youth through adventure learning, inclusion and participation in expeditions. Youth Ambassadors are selected from around the world, and then participate, at no cost, in all aspects of the expedition, from logistics and running to creating educational content and team support. All of the i2P Youth Expeditions have included various challenge based initiatives through an Experiential Learning Program, in which thousands of students participate as active ‘team members' during the expeditions, from classrooms all over the world. This program and its technology is also provided at no cost to the students or schools participating. Since its inception, i2P Youth Expeditions have included 14 gruelling expeditions; Baffin Island, Tunisia, the Amazon, Bolivia, India, Botswana, Utah, Peru, Chile, Italy, California, Greece, Death Valley and Canada. The programs and expeditions are 100% free of cost.   SOUTH POLE QUEST EXPEDITION   In 2009, Ray and two fellow Canadians, Kevin Vallely and Richard Weber, broke the world speed record for an unsupported expedition by a team to the Geographic South Pole. In the process, Ray trekked this traditional route from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole, a distance of 1,130 kms, solely on foot and snowshoes, without the use of skis. Students from all over North America joined the team on a daily basis, a program provided through impossible2Possible, as the trio continued their southern trek. The students received daily communications and actively took part in every step of the trek. Essentially becoming “teammates” of the expedition, and teammates of the Guinness World Record achieved. In winter 2010, Ray and Kevin Vallely ran the length of frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia, 650 kms, over the course of 13 days, totally unsupported. Once again communication with satellite video conferencing to schools brought the expedition into classrooms, and classrooms onto the expedition.   ATACAMA EXTREME EXPEDITION   In February 2011 (Summer), Ray became the first person to run the length of the “driest desert on Earth”, the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, solo. Temperatures exceeded 50c as he ran and navigated the 1,200 kms in 20 days with minimal daily re-supply, and with emergency supplies on his back. Thousands of students joined this journey, again under his i2P organization, via live web and video conferencing. In August 2011 (Summer), Ray and Will Laughlin ran from the north park boundary to the south park boundary of Death Valley National Park, totally off-road. The 237 km run saw temps reaching over 120 degrees F. This would be followed in 2015 with an abbreviated off- road crossing from north park boundary, exiting at the Badwater Basin after crossing the Devil's Golf Course. Beginning June 23rd 2013 (Summer), Ray ran over 2,000km, solo, across Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, with minimal daily resupplies. Support team included both a film crew and photographer who recorded not only the expedition, and created an archive sharing the stories of the people and culture of Mongolia to schools around the world. In February 2014 (winter) Ray completed his 4th unsupported crossing of Baffin Island through the Akshayuk Pass (he would go on to complete 8 unsupported crossings in various seasons). In January 2015 (summer) Ray ran 1,000km across the Patagonian Desert, and then in summer 2015 Ray did a partial crossing of Death Valley National Park, his second project in the area.   ARCTIC 2 ATACAMA EXPEDITION   In February 2016, Ray Zahab (CAN), Jen Segger (CAN) and Stefano Gregoretti (Italy) set out on a unique and challenging expedition that spanned 100 degrees celsius on the thermometer. The team journeyed from -50°C (-58F) to +50°C (120F) over 1,500km, on mountain bikes and foot, crossing both Baffin Island in Canadian winter, and the Atacama Desert in Chilean summer. This would mark Ray's second crossing the length of the Atacama Desert. In February 2017- Ray Zahab and Stefano Gregoretti would go on to complete the second and third stages of a three part expedition in the Canadian Arctic after a near disastrous start in which Ray broke through a frozen river in the Torngats Mountain Range. The duo rallied back to ski unsupported across Baffin Island, and then fatbike across the Northwest Territories along the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road (500km). Beginning mid January 2018 (Summer), Ray once again teamed up with Stefano Gregoretti to run the length of Namibia, crossing the Namib Desert, approx. 1,850km. Summertime temperatures were intense, and terrain was a mix of cross country, open desert, canyons, gravel roads and track. September 2018, Ray completes his 7th crossing of Baffin Island, in 25.5 hours, coast to coast through the Akshayuk Pass. Fall 2018, Ray, along with close friends, establish KapiK1 Expedition Co, with the goal of giving people the opportunity to join them on adventure travel based expeditions to many of the regions of the world Ray and his team have previously explored. www.kapik1.com In winter (February 2019) Ray and teammate Stefano Gregoretti attempted an unsupported crossing of the Kamchatka Peninsula in far east Russia. After 19 days of brutal conditions, the team (no longer unsupported) was prevented from moving forward due to dangerous and fast flowing open rivers, and were unable to achieve their goal of reaching the east coast. July 2019 (summer), Will Laughlin and Ray Zahab successfully transect Death Valley, from west to east, across the Panamint Mountain Range, Death Valley Basin, and the Amargosa Mountains. It took the duo 35 hours to complete the crossing, moving virtually non stop, taking breaks only at resupply caches. September 2019, Ray completes 8th crossing of Baffin Island, Akshayuk Pass. His brother John joined him, almost 20 years since he first inspired Ray to change his life and pursue a life in the outdoors. They completed their run in roughly 25 hours. January 2020, Ray successfully completes a solo traverse from the island community of Qikiqtarjuaq, across the sea ice to Baffin Island, and onto Pangnirtung Fjord. It was the first January crossing for Baffin, and took 5 days, dragging all of his supplies with him. Intense cold, little daylight, boulder fields, overflow and heavy winds were among the challenges. This was Ray's 9th crossing of Baffin. July 2021, Ray and Will Laughlin abandon an attempted retracing of the 2011 North to South crossing of Death Valley, off road. After the first 24 hours of moving non-stop, temperatures reached a world record high, and became too dangerous to proceed. At Furnace Creek, recorded temps reached 134F. March 2022, Kevin Vallely and Ray have to cut their attempted crossing of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic short due to several ongoing setbacks. The duo plans a return to complete their expedition in collaboration with friends who live in the region. July 2022, Ray and Stefano Gregoretti successfully complete a West to East crossing of Death Valley NP, at its widest point in summer. They collected ongoing weather data as they made their transect, for use in a future impossible2Possible Youth Education program. They planned for 48 hours but were able to complete the transect in 34 hours, with resupplies 20-30km apart along the way. Ray has also found the time to write two books about his life and adventures. Running for My Life published in 2007 and Ray's second book, geared at youth readers, Running to Extremes, which recently became a National Best-Seller in Canada. Both books focused on Ray's transition from an unhealthy life- both physically and emotionally, to ultra runner and beyond- and the philosophy that we are ALL capable of achieving the extraordinary in our lives. He is currently writing his third book. In addition to being an adventurer, youth advocate and runner, Ray speaks around the world at events such as TED, IOC World Conference, Idea City, The Economist World in 2010 and 2011, World Affairs Council, and numerous Apple Distinguished Educator events internationally, as well as numerous corporate events. He has been interviewed and appeared on several talk and news programs including CNNi, CNN, The Hour, CBC, CTV, BBC, Jay Leno, OLN and Discovery, and has connected his expeditions live, using satellite to both mainstream and social media. He has also appeared in print media globally, and has been interviewed on numerous popular podcasts. Ray was the host of Project Guatemala which aired on OLN, and co hosted-guided a few episodes of Finding Sarah on OWN. Outside of his own organization Ray has volunteered as a board member, Ryan's Well Foundation, volunteered as Athletic Ambassador of the ONExONE.org, and SpreadTheNet. He has previously volunteered with Run For Water, The Assembly of First Nations, and various other initiatives. Ray received the ONExONE Difference Award in 2007, and the Torchbearers Award in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In spring 2012, Ray was invited by H.E. Tsogtbaatar Damdin (Minister of Environment, Mongolia) to join their Internal Advisory Committee. In 2015 and 2019 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. In December 2015 Ray was presented with the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada by the Governor General of Canada. In 2018 Ray was named Explorer in Residence by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. He continues today with life as an adventurer and as a volunteer with impossible2Possible. Transitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to ultrarunning races to ‘Running The Sahara' would begin a lifelong journey of discovery. A journey of learning that some of the greatest barriers to achieving our goals are the ones we put upon ourselves. By breaking these down, Ray has learned that we are all capable of achieving truly extraordinary things…a message he continues to share with his two young daughters! Please scroll to bottom of this page for chronological list of projects and expeditions!

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of the non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has ran almost 20,000km across the world's deserts, and performed unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.  He and family live in Chelsea, Quebec.In this episode we talk about:How Ray decided to quit smoking at the age of 30 and take up adventure sportsThe personal revelations he received after winning his first ultra, the Yukon Ultra (100 miler)Why he loves to explore the most extreme climates on the planet at the most extreme times of yearHis passion for youth, commitment to involving schools in his expeditions, and his charityThe wisdom and perspective he brings as he faces a recent diagnosis of cancerWhat's coming up next including a new book and new expeditions!Ray's buoyancy and passion for life and what he gets to do with his are readily apparent as you listen to him talk.Connect with Ray:Facebook: ray.zahabInstagram: @rayzahabWebsite: rayzahab.comimpossibe2PossibleKapik1 CoffeeConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Kim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Andrew is an expert ice freediver who can hold his breath for 7.5 minutes. He began freediving in the frigid Great Lakes in 2013. Over the years, he has developed expertise on local Ontario dive sites and how to navigate the extreme winter weather conditions. His breathtaking images captured by his buddy Geoff Coombs under the ice, has been featured in tv productions and magazines around the world including: Outside Magazine, Canadian Geographic, Redbull Illume, CBC and many more. @androopr https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrooprFreediving https://www.ontariofreedivers.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS H.V.M.N - 20% off with code BRASS20 - https://hvmn.com/pages/home Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com American Yogi - 15% off with code BRASS15 - https://liveamericanyogi.com Mid-Day Squares - 15% off with code KELSIE15 - https://www.middaysquares.com Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Defenders of Freedom - http://defendersoffreedom.us The Boot Campaign - https://bootcampaign.org

This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED Leah Hennel, a native Calgarian, is an award-winning photojournalist. In search of stunning visuals, she's travelled the globe — yet she's also managed to uncover some of her most arresting shots in her backyard. In particular, Leah's work documenting rural life is captivating stuff. A graduate of SAIT, she's worked for more than 20 years for daily newspapers in Calgary. Leah has covered two Paralympic Winter Games, Sochi and Rio and the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games for Postmedia. Tokyo 2020 Summer Games and Beijing 2022 Winter Games for the Canadian Olympic Committee. The Calgarian's work appears in publications around the world, such as the Globe and Mail, The Guardian, Maclean's, Canadian Geographic, Postmedia, The Narwhal and CBC. Hennel has also published two photography books Along the Western Front and Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay.

My guest today is Sandra Phinney, and she has lived many lives, from teaching to social work to owning a music store and farming. Now in her 70s, Sandra is earning her living as a writer and has no intention of retiring. She lives off-grid with her husband on the Tusket  River outside the town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in a place called Caanan, population eleven. They built their own home twenty years ago, the roof still stands, and their marriage survived. One of Sandra's greatest joys is to paddle her canoe in the wilderness.We talk about her incredible sense of home and her love for her environment and community.   How to find the heavenly invisibles in the heavenly visiblesMary Oliver's poetry and looking beyond the obvious. The importance of natureUsing all your senses, not just your eyes.Recording things is not enough; empathy is also vital. CommunityCultivating the broader community and a sense of family. How living in the wilderness does not mean you have to be a hermit.Finding Interest in your local community.Finding fascinating people and activities in your local environment.Unexpected and fascinating friendships. Concern for the environmentTaking a stance, especially with concern for the waterways and forests. The consequence of taking a stance.Learning from the community and taking care of each other.The Building of Bella The joy of building a canoe and handing it down to the next generation. ReferencesMary Oliver: PoetThe Book I bought for Sandra: Derek Jarman: Modern NatureYou can find out more about Sandra's work here: www.sandraphinney.comSandra Phinney BioSandra's byline has appeared in over 70 publications from regional magazines and newspapers such as The Chronicle Herald and Saltcapes Magazine, to national publications including The Toronto Star, Subaru's Six Star, The United Church Observer, Canadian Geographic, AAA Living, and The Conservator (Nature Conservancy of Canada.) Sandra started her freelance career at age 54—twenty-three years ago. She didn't have a clue; she just knew she had to figure out how to earn a living as a writer. (Her former lives included teaching, social work, owning a music store, and farming.) Now, a septuagenarian, she's still earning her living as a writer, with no intention of retiring, although she's also dabbling in the realm of writing personal essays and trying to find markets for those along with her mainstream stories.   She's penned four non-fiction books:·       Risk Takers and Innovators: Great Canadian Business Ventures since 1950 (Altitude Publishing, 2004) ·       Pierre Elliott Trudeau: the prankster who never flinched (Jackfruit Press, 2006)·       Maud Lewis and the “Maudified” House Project (Hawthorne Lane Publishing, 2014)·       Waking Up in My Own Backyard: Explorations in Southwest Nova Scotia (Pottersfield Press, 2018) To satisfy her craving to teach, Sandra gives writing workshops on various topics such as memoir and travel writing.  She lives off the grid with her husband, Barrie MacGregor, on the Tusket River outside of the town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in a place called Canaan (population 11). They built their own home 20 years ago; the roof is still standing, and their marriage survived. Sandra is a member of The Writer's Union of Canada (TWUC), Travel Media Association of Canada (

John E. Marriott is one of Canada's premier professional wildlife and nature photographers, with a career spanning two decades and images published worldwide in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, Maclean's, and Reader's Digest. He is also the wildlife photography columnist for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine. His books with RMB include The Pipestone Wolves: The Rise and Fall of a Wolf Family (with Günther Bloch), What Bears Teach Us (with Sarah Elmeligi), and The Kootenay Wolves: Five Years Following a Wild Wolf Pack. John has also produced four coffee-table books, including: Banff & Lake Louise: Images of Banff National Park, Wildlife of the Canadian Rockies: A Glimpse at Life on the Wild Side, The Canadian Rockies: Banff, Jasper & Beyond, and Tall Tales, Long Lenses: My Adventures in Photography. John prides himself on being a conservation photographer known for capturing wilderness scenes and wild, free-roaming animals in their natural habitats. He currently lives in Canmore, Alberta, with his wife, Jennifer. John's Website to learn more, Order Books or do a Tour: https://wildernessprints.com/

In the final episode of the third season of Mullinger Meets Canadians, Jon Tattrie interviews your host live on stage att Halifax Central Library about his newly published memoir Brit Happens – Living The Canadian Dream!   James is an award-winning British comedian and the co-founder of [EDIT] magazine. He spent fifteen years at GQ before moving to Canada. He has appeared on CBC's The Debaters, at theatres across the country, and in stand-up specials and movies. Brit Happens is his first book. Mullinger wrote a feature film about his life The Comedian's Guide to Survival, starring British actor James Buckley. He has been nominated for a Just for Laughs Best Comedy Show Award and Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Live Show and Best Filmed Live Performance. Jon Tattrie is an award-winning author and multi-media journalist who has written about Nova Scotia history for Lonely Planet, Canadian Geographic, Reader's Digest, The Globe and Mail, CBC and many other outlets. He is the author of eight books, including Peace By Chocolate, Daniel Paul: Mi'kmaq Elder and Cornwallis: The Violent Birth of Halifax. He's a CBC journalist and holds a master's degree in writing from the University of King's College. All are award-winning regional best-sellers. His next book Sword and Soul will be published in 2024   To make it special, we also invited 300 people to join James, Jon and Sarah from Podstarter in Paul O'Regan Hall at the architectural marvel that is the Halifax Central Library to discuss James' eight years in Canada, the writing and publication of his memoir Brit Happens, childhood trauma, becoming a Canadian, writing comedy and much, much more.   Special thanks to everyone at the Halifax Central Library and at Goose Lane Editions.   Order Jon's books from jontattrie.ca And follow him on Twitter @jontattrie   Follow James on Twitter and Instagram: @jamesmullinger Follow James on YouTube: www.youtube.com/jamesmullingercomedian James Mullinger's memoir Brit Happens is available from books stores across the country or online from the Chapters Indigo website or from www.gooselane.com/brithappens

This is the first episode in our "Focal Point" mini series featuring RMB photographers! George Webber is a renowned documentary photographer and has been featured in high profile magazines like Canadian Geographic, the New York Times, American Photo, and more. His latest book, Borrowed Time: Calgary 1976 – 2019 is a look at the complexities and dichotomies of the city of Calgary as it's grown over the past 45 years. We sat down with George to talk a bit about his approach to documentary photography, his  inspiration, and what it means to preserve these pieces of Calgary history through the lens. Get your copy of Borrowed Time here.

Grab your cup of coffee or tea, you are in for a treat! From our conversation of shifting language, such as hard/soft skills to the recognition of movement toward less biased language of technical and interpersonal skills, hear TA's thoughts about how accidents are more likely to occur, decision fatigue, and interrupting power dynamics to create spaces for frequently quieted voices to be heard. (Also, you might want to check out a kick sled!) Dr. TA Loeffler is a celebrated educator, adventurer, nature advocate, author, and professional keynote speaker from St. John's, Newfoundland, and Labrador. TA is a professor of Outdoor Education and Recreation in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She has been recognized the Canadian Geographic “90 Greatest Canadian Explorers” in 2020 and named to the Canadian Geographic's Canada's Greatest Explorers 100 Modern-Day Trailblazers List, Greatest Canadian Modern Women Explorers List, the Canadian Geographic's Canada's Greatest Explorers 100 Modern-Day Trailblazers List and Greatest Canadian Modern Women Explorers List. Find out more about TA Loeffler here at https://taloeffler.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderinglifeadventures/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderinglifeadventures/support

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Unicorn hunters? Cuffed jeans? Unethical promiscuity? These are just SOME of the stereotypes of bisexuality. On the first episode of Season 2, I am joined by my friend Abi Hayward (Editor at Canadian Geographic) to discuss bisexuality - what it is, what it means to us, and the stereotypes we both hate and love. (This episode was recorded on October 16, 2021. Content Warning for conversations surrounding distress due to uncomfortable/unwanted sexual experiences.)

Hello beautiful people On today's podcast we have the incredible Ray Zahab. Ray is a modern day explorer having been recognised by Canadian Geographic as one of Canada's top explorers. Having experienced over 30 expeditions in extreme environments from some of the coldest places on earth such as the South Pole and Siberia, to some of the hottest such as Death Valley and the Atacama Desert. Ray is well known for becoming one of the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert, running 7500km over 111 days, averaging 70km per day. Ray is a co-founder of KapiK1, an expedition business, whose mission is to create unique, once in a lifetime expeditions to the most jaw dropping locations on Earth, and is the Founder of the non-profit Impossible 2 Possible which encourages youth to reach beyond their perceived limits by using adventure as a medium to educate, inspire and empower.What I personally love about this conversation is Ray's absolute zest for life! In the space of Ray you cannot help but be deeply infused by his energy and influenced to reflect on how you can bring more extraordinary into your own life! Ray is extremely authentic, and he shares how he hasn't always been this passionate explorer and lover of life. He is a former 1-2 pack a day smoker, drinker and hadn't travelled much at all up until his 30s; now having travelled to 75 countries. And it is in his story of transformation and the trajectory he has led himself on, that is truly powerful, because, there was a moment in time for Ray that seeing others with such drive and purpose came to change his life, and now he has become that form of inspiration for others. Showing us all that you can too, in Ray's words, with enough ‘patience, tenacity and willingness', become and achieve like those you at present look up to.I would love to shout out Chris leaving an Apple Podcast Review sharing that he ‘finds this podcast fantastic to listen to, lots of conversations and a fantastic interviewer; really recommend this one'. So thank you Chris! This story is actually a funny one as I met Chris in  a hotel lift. He asked what I was doing, I said I was about to record a podcast, and he asked which one, and now has become an avid listener. I think that is pretty cool and has certainly made me think, hanging out in the hotel lift more often may be the right idea. Anyway, I digress, if you are enjoying this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, share with friends and family, become part of the To Be Human Collective, and enjoy this insightful conversation with the infectious Ray Zahab.Connect with MeMindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.auInstagram Personal | https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louiseConnect with RayInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/RayZahab Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ray.zahab Website | https://www.rayzahab.com

On this final episode of Paykiiwikay - Season 1, we travel to the thriving Metis community of Ile-a-la-Crosse, the heartland of the Northern Michif dialect, to meet with the man who has arguably done more than any other to revitalize Northern Michif as a living language. This year Vincent Ahenakew is retiring as the Principal of the Rossignol High School where, for decades, he spearheaded efforts to bring Michif into the school curriculum. He was so successful, that having passed a course in Michif is now a requirement to graduate, and Michif can be heard in the hallways, classrooms and read in text-books, many of which Ahenakew translated himself. He also literally wrote the book on Northern Michif, as the creator of the Michif/Cree Dictionary: Nêhiyawêwin Masinahiķan, published with the Gabriel Dumont Institute. You can also hear his voice on the “Northern Michif To Go” language App that he helped develop. We hope you enjoy this episode with one of the great Metis educators.Host Leah Dorion and producer David McGuffin would like to thank their colleagues at the Metis Nation Saskatchewan and Canadian Geographic for making this season possible. And they also want to thank our guests for their wonderful telling of the story of the Metis people, and to you, our listeners, for making this podcast a success. It is now a featured series on Apple Podcasts Indigenous Voices category.Mína ka wapamitin! See you in Season 2!

On this episode of Paykiiwikay, we're joined by award winning Métis educator, Cort Dogniez. He is an active leader in the revival of the Michif language for urban Métis in his hometown of Saskatoon and beyond. A teacher with decades of experience in Indigenous education, he is currently the Métis Education Program Leader based at St. Michael's Elementary School in Saskatoon. There he developed and helps guide the groundbreaking core Michif program for young learners that was launched in 2019.A descendant of the Dumont family, Cort has a deep knowledge of Métis history, including little understood areas like our role in the Treaty process, as you'll hear in the interview.He is also an author of an ongoing series of Métis history books for young readers. The First book in that series, "Road to La Prairie Ronde," is available through the Gabriel Dumont Institute Press.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan. Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Métis elder Joanna Potyondi traces her roots back to one of the first Michif leaders, Cuthbert Grant, the hero of a crucible moment in the birth of the Metis people, the Battle of Seven Oaks in 1816. And she has Grant's shotgun to prove it. Now in her 80's, Grandma Joe was raised in Roche Percée, Southern Saskatchewan, by her grandparents who were born in the midst of the Métis Resistance of the 1880's. She has lived her life steeped in the rich heritage of Métis horse culture that grew out of the years of the buffalo hunt and has dedicated her life to sharing the stories and traditions of Saskatchewan's Qu'Appelle Valley with the generations that have followed. Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan. Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Weaving FASD Stories, Science and Research When you think of media coverage for FASD what stories immediately come to your mind? Is it a respectful and honest piece or is it stereotypical and sensationalized? Do you know how feature stories are pitched, decided, and developed?  In April 2018, an in-depth feature on FASD appeared in one of our National newspapers. A year later three more features. Last month, a fourth appeared by the same reporter. I decided it was time to dig behind the scenes to find out who this reporter was and how and why she become such a champion for FASD. Vanessa Hrvatin is a multimedia journalist, science writer, and science communications specialist currently working as a freelance journalist and writer. She is also a part-time Communications Coordinator for the DjavadMowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia. She holds a Master of Journalism from the University of British Columbia and a BSc. in biology and environmental science from Queen's University. She was the 2017/2018 recipient of the Michelle Lang Fellowship and spent a year working at the National Post and Calgary Herald on a special series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).  Her work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, Maclean's, Reader's Digest, the Canadian Medical Association Journal News, the Toronto Star, and Canadian Geographic, and she spent time at Global News BC as a broadcast writer. Her goal is to tell important stories and she has a special passion for science and health reporting. She also happens to be the first journalist I have interviewed for the podcast. And to say I was a little nervous is an understatement. When Ontario released their first FASD strategy I was hearing from people that it was a great start, but we have so much more work to do. When developing my pitch for the feature, I was asking people, what do you not like about FASD coverage in the media. What do you think we haven't covered? I love how she found a way to combine both her passion for science and writing for the benefit of the FASD. Join me as we go undercover and behind the scenes in the making of an FASD feature and a champion. You will hear: How caregivers and individuals with FASD were the inspiration for the feature and how the opportunity to write it came about. The reasoning behind and focus of each of the initial three features, her biggest worry and her aha moments. The reactions to those initial feature pieces and the who, why and what behind the most recent feature three years later.  Not much has changed. We still don't know how to properly support people who are transitioning into adulthood. Despite knowing about this (FASD) for a long time, we still have a gap in research and data. We need to move faster.  I am so thankful that we have Vanessa on our team who continues to identify the gaps and tell the stories. She told me because she has spent so much time with the FASD community she has many more story ideas. I can't wait to see them!  Do me a favour and check out the pieces she has written (links in the show notes), leave a comment on the stories and let Vanessa and the newspapers know the importance of sharing personal, research and science-backed stories about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

In this episode, award-winning Métis musician Adam Daigneault talks about his love of traditional Métis fiddle music, his influences and mentors in northern Saskatchewan, the centuries long history of the fiddle in the northwest and its importance to Métis people. Adam is also the fiddler who plays the Paykiiwikay theme song, Buffalo Gals. He tells us about the Red River origins of this classic Michif song.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by the man above, Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Jenni Lessard is one of Canada's top chefs and proud of her Saskatchewan Metis roots. She and Leah talk about why making and processing traditional Metis foods, including the harvesting of local ingredients, helps contribute to the preservation of Michif language and identity.   Chef Jenny Lessard is a professional Metis chef employed as the Indigenous Culinary Consultant at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon. Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra-distance runner, and Founder of the non-profit Impossible2Possible. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada's Top Explorers. He has run 17,000+ km across the world's deserts and taken part in unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet. Ray has a truly magnetic energy when he speaks, which makes him a great guest to have on - and an entertaining speaker to listen to. I really wanted to learn a lot about his expeditions, his mindset, and his nonprofit organization. Ray and I discuss: The mental framework you need to take part in these types of adventures How he got started His 111-day expedition through the Sahara Desert Why he started Impossible2Possible What's harder - a cold, or hot, expedition? How to deal with the physical pain And much more... Ray Zahab My Take: Hardship and discomfort are mere mental barriers that one can breakthrough with the right state of mind. The more explorers I talk to, the more I see a common thread, which is that the ability to continue in the harshest of conditions is not a physical ability, but a mental one. The mind will often carry you, when your body may be reluctant to. Support the Podcast

In this episode Leah and guest Calvin Racette explore stories of language loss and its impact on Métis Elders and community members. Elder Calvin teaches us about the historical factors that have led to the Michif language becoming endangered today.This episode talks about the Road Allowance experience and how racism and exclusion devalued Michif language retention and fluency.   A former Executive Director of the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Calvin's early career was spent as a researcher/curriculum writer for the GDI in Regina.   He has written multiple acclaimed books on Métis history and culture. And he has been involved in a number of important Metis history documentaries, including “ La Sawndr akwa Mawtoowin (Ashes to Tears),” the Green Lake story.  Calvin is a knowledge keeper and proud grandparent living in Regina, Saskatchewan.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Andrea Menard is an award winning actress, singer, playwright and public speaker. She has starred in Netflix TV series, given Ted Talks and sung for royalty, and all of this began, she says, performing at Michif kitchen parties when she was a child. Now based in Vancouver, decades into her successful career she says she still draws heavily on her Michif roots to keep her grounded and help her explore creative boundaries.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.

Leading Michif educator, Russell Fayant, shares the history of the Metis Nation in Saskatchewan and his own story as an example of how the Michif language almost died, and is now rallying back though SUNTEP Regina programs that promote Michif language, and summer immersion programs at Lebret Farms.Russell Fayant is Michif from li vallee qu'appelle, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is an instructor for the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program and resides in oskana ka-asasteki, otherwise known as Regina, Saskatchewan. Russell has spent the majority of his career working with and for Indigenous communities. He has a Master's degree in Education from the University of Regina. He instructs courses in Michif history, culture and language and is working on reclaiming his traditional Michif language. His areas of research include Indigenous language revitalization, Michif history and Michif identity formation.Canadian Geographic and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) are proud to present Paykiiwikay Métis Culture Podcast, a series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. Hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist, mentor and author Leah Dorion, the first 10 episodes of Paykiiwikay, which is Michif for “come and visit,” take listeners on a journey through Métis communities around the province of Saskatchewan.Paykiiwikay is produced by David McGuffin of Explore Podcast Productions in Ottawa.Our opening theme music is by Adam Daigneault. The closing theme is by Leah Marie Dorion.