Canadian Geographic Magazine - September/October 2020

In this issue

Mapping Canada’s biggest Islands

Michif revitalized: how to save an endangered language

Ultimate quiz: Weather edition
50 questions to test your geography IQ

How to avoid the sixth extinction

Once-in-a-lifetime views of our nation

PLUS: Canada’s greatest river advocate, natural climate change solutions, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the UN, Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan and much more!

Mark Angelo

The global waterway advocate and founder of World Rivers Day on celebrating and conserving the planet’s rivers

3 mins

WILDLIFE

30 THAT’S THE NUMBER OF YEARS in which marine life and ocean habitats around the world could recover if significant measures are taken, according to a recent study published in the jour-nal Nature.

2 mins

Keeping the inlet wild

How donors from around the world raised $3 million in just three months to protect a significant portion of B.C.’s Princess Louisa Inlet

3 mins

In the name of peace

75 years ago, countries across the globe agreed to a newfound framework as the United Nations

2 mins

KAHKIIHTWAAM EE-PEE-KIIWEEHTATAAHK

THAT MEANS “BRINGING IT BACK HOME AGAIN” IN MICHIF, THE LANGUAGE OF MÉTIS. THE STORY OF HOW A CRITICALLY ENDANGERED INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE CAN BE SAVED.

10+ mins

The sixth extinction

THE PLANET IS IN THE MIDST OF DRASTIC BIODIVERSITY LOSS THAT SOME EXPERTS THINK MAY BE THE NEXT GREAT SPECIES DIE-OFF. HOW DID WE GET HERE AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT?

10+ mins

THE PAUSE

AS THE COUNTRY RETREATED TO PHYSICAL DISTANCING IN THE FACE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OUR INTERACTIONS WITH GEOGRAPHY ALTERED DRAMATICALLY. A COLLECTION OF IMAGES THAT CAPTURED HOW CANADIAN LIFE CHANGED.

3 mins

THE RCGS AND NAT GEO JOIN FORCES

It’s the best of both worlds. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, publisher of Canadian Geographic, and the National Geographic Society are formalizing an expanded partnership, the former combining its expertise and knowledge of Canada with the global reach of the latter. The ultimate goal? Collectively engaging individuals and youth in the wonders of the natural world and creating tomorrow’s leaders.

2 mins

COMING UP

POLAR BEARS OF WAPUSK

1 min

Esi Edugyan

The two-time winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize on her appreciation for peaceful Parksville, B.C.

1 min

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Canadian Geographic Magazine Description:

Canadian Geographic is a Canadian bi-monthly magazine published by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. It was founded in 1930 and is the longest-running magazine in Canada.

Canadian Geographic features articles on Canadian geography, history, culture, and nature. The magazine also includes stunning photography and illustrations.

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* Exploration stories that will make you feel alive: Canadian Geographic's exploration stories will take you on journeys to the far corners of Canada.
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