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The Arctic Edge

The Arctic Edge

Written by: Agnico Eagle
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Hosted by Award-Winning Journalist and Broadcaster, Hannah Thibedeau, the podcast focuses on a series of engaging stories and insightful interviews and celebrates the unique identity of Nunavut and the broader Canadian North. It will explore the region’s social, economic, and environmental opportunities and responsibilities, highlighting the importance of sustainable change. The goal is to inspire a deeper appreciation for the North’s rich heritage and its immense potential.

As the Arctic region grows in strategic importance, not only for Canadians, but for many of our neighbours, it is vital that we come together as a nation to implement a comprehensive Arctic vision and strategy.

This podcast aims to not only spark curiosity and pride across Canada and beyond but also raise awareness for ways and opportunities to sustainably grow the Northern economy, support communities, create rewarding jobs, advance Indigenous reconciliation, and demonstrate strength and sovereignty in a rapidly changing world.

Nunavut is a land of immense potential, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. While the future holds great promise, challenges remain that need to be addressed. Through this podcast, we aim to foster meaningful discussions and ensure that Inuit voices are heard and respected.

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Episodes
  • Hope Bay

    Hope Bay
    Jun 22 2026
    In this season finale of The Arctic Edge, host Hannah Thibedeau travels to the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, 125 kilometres southwest of Cambridge Bay, as Agnico Eagle announces a US$2.4 billion investment in the next phase of development for its Hope Bay project. What she finds is a compelling example of sustained northern investment. Projects like Hope Bay can serve as an example of how this can be done. Not as a blueprint to replicate, but as an illustration of what becomes possible when relationships are established early, built, and sustained over time, on trust.

    This episode features conversations with Sean Boyd, Chair of the Board of Agnico Eagle; Ammar Al‑Joundi, Chief Executive Officer; Alex Buchan, Director of Nunavut Affairs; the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources; Nunavut Premier John Main; Member of Parliament Lori Idlout; and employees on the ground at Hope Bay: Johnny Nikhaktok Avakok, haul truck driver; Quentin Crockatt, core technician; and Jonny Toft, senior exploration field technician. Together, they paint a picture of what it takes to build in the Arctic and the impacts on generations to come.

    As Sean Boyd puts it, "Hope Bay can be a template: a template of cooperation, a template of vision, a template of initiative to make big things happen."

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca

    Footage permissions provided by:
    BLM Alaska: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic
    Breakfast Club of Canada
    Council of the Federations
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    19 mins
  • Rethinking Food in Canada’s Changing North

    Rethinking Food in Canada’s Changing North
    Jun 15 2026
    Access to nutritious, affordable food in Canada’s North is shaped by geography, infrastructure, policy, and the strength of local communities. In this episode of The Arctic Edge, host Hannah Thibedeau explores how communities, organizations, and businesses are working together to strengthen food systems across Canada’s North. While affordability and access remain ongoing challenges, this is also a story of leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

    Through conversations with Breakfast Club of Canada’s Ryan Baker and Judith Barry, Arctic Co-Operatives Limited’s Duane Wilson, ArchTech’s Alex Cook, and Arctic Fresh Group’s Albert Netser, this episode highlights initiatives that are making a tangible difference— from school nutrition programs and community-owned co-operatives to efforts expanding access to nutritious food. The discussion also explores the role of local knowledge, community leadership, and partnerships in sustaining traditional country food practices, supporting hunters, and strengthening local economies.

    In the North, food systems are about more than access. They are deeply connected to well-being, culture and opportunity, supporting children, families, and communities to thrive and shape what comes next.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca

    Footage permissions Provided By:
    Breakfast Club of Canada (supplied photos)
    Arctic Co-ops (supplied photos)
    Alex Cook (supplied photos)
    Steve Mongeau (Arctic Stocks)
    Arctic Fresh (website images)
    Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
    Leslie Philipp, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
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    24 mins
  • Powerful Change

    Powerful Change
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode of The Arctic Edge, we explore how climate change is impacting life, infrastructure, and opportunity across the North. Through conversations with Anne‑Raphaëlle Audouin, CEO of Nukik Corporation, Dr. Jackie Dawson, Canada Research Chair in the human and policy dimensions of climate change at the University of Ottawa, Michael Milton, Inuit youth researcher land-based knowledge keeper from Pond Inlet, and Canada’s Arctic Ambassador Virginia Mearns, we explore how climate change is affecting daily life and traditional practices, the growing role of Inuit knowledge in Arctic science, and the broader geopolitical implications of a rapidly changing North.

    From the region’s continued reliance on diesel to the transformative potential of projects like the Kivalliq Hydro‑Fibre Link, the discussion underscores the need for sustained investment in reliable power, connectivity, and community-led solutions. Ultimately, the episode examines how innovation, collaboration, and long-term commitment can help build a more resilient, connected, and sustainable future for northern communities.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca

    Footage provided by:
    CambridgeBayWeather, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
    ADialla, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
    Janne Wallenius, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
    Ansgar Walk, CC BY-SA 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons
    Jordanroderick, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
    Virginia Mearns
    Jim Welsh
    Ikaarvik
    Annie Aleekee
    Doris Angohiatok
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    20 mins
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