Episodes

  • A Defining Moment for The North

    A Defining Moment for The North
    May 4 2026
    Canada is looking north. In this season premiere of The Arctic Edge, host Hannah Thibedeau sets the stage for a season of conversations about what it takes to build a strong, sovereign, and thriving Arctic. Decades of underinvestment in northern infrastructure, combined with renewed global interest in the Arctic, have made this moment both urgent and full of opportunity.

    Through conversations with Nunavut Premier John Main, Arctic business leader Harry Flaherty, Canadian Ranger Jim Welsh, and former Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, we explore a pivotal moment in Canada's relationship with its North, where federal attention, historic investment, and Inuit leadership are aligning to protect Arctic sovereignty. Premier Main's vision is clear: a Nunavut defined not by its challenges, but by the strength of its communities, its culture, and its people. There is a momentum for the North and for partnerships to be built. This is a story of a region ready to seize a defining moment to shape its future.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca

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    24 mins
  • Coming Soon: Season 2 of The Arctic Edge

    Coming Soon: Season 2 of The Arctic Edge
    Apr 20 2026
    Hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Hannah Thibedeau, The Arctic Edge aims to foster constructive engagement on the social, economic and geopolitical issues affecting Nunavut and Canada’s broader Arctic, bringing the voices of the North and beyond to a national audience.

    Season 2 of the podcast builds on the foundation of our first season to dive deeper into matters of sovereignty, resilience, innovation, and community-driven growth as Nunavut and the Arctic region grow in national and global significance. Through thoughtful conversations and storytelling, it examines how strong, vibrant communities underpin sovereignty, with episodes focused on housing, food security, climate and energy, and responsible resource development.

    NEW this season: the stories and perspectives of Canada’s Arctic are vividly brought to life with video and striking visuals that invite viewers to see the faces behind them and get to know the communities where they unfold up close. Watch full episodes at thearcticedge.ca.

    Season 2 will feature honest conversations about challenges, focused on solutions, that will hopefully bring a deeper understanding of the people, cultures and dynamics of Canada’s North, but also of its strategic importance.

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    3 mins
  • The Future of Nunavut

    The Future of Nunavut
    Aug 21 2025
    In this season finale of The Arctic Edge, host Hannah Thibedeau sits down with a powerful roundtable of leaders to look ahead to Nunavut’s future. Our guests offer their insight into the challenges, and the opportunities that are shaping the North. In this compelling and hopeful conversation, they explore the power of Inuit led development. How youth empowerment and education is critical for long term transformation. That collaboration across communities, industries and government is essential. Not just for resource and economic development, but for lasting community strength. Real impact comes when development aligns with Inuit knowledge to uplift communities, fuelled by local leadership, cultural pride and generational thinking. Our guests Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Arviat Mayor Joe Savikataaq Jr, Chair of Agnico Eagle’s Board Sean Boyd and entrepreneur Cody Dean offer their inspirational insights.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca
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    29 mins
  • Sovereignty and Security

    Sovereignty and Security
    Aug 7 2025
    What does Canadian sovereignty and security really mean for the Arctic, from a past, present and future perspective? From Cold War radar lines to modern defence systems, Canada’s presence in the North has always been shaped by global threats and strategic necessity.

    In this episode, we learn about Grise Fjord, Canada’s northernmost community, and about the Inuit families that were forcibly relocated there in the 1950’s, serving as human flag poles. Premier P.J. Akeeagok’s family was one of them. Their personal stories reveal how sovereignty isn’t just about borders, but about people. For Inuit, sovereignty isn’t an abstract concept. It’s rooted in survival, sacrifice and home, while bearing a strong sense of patriotism.

    With renewed geopolitical tensions, as well as climate change, Canada is looking north. It’s time for a shift from symbolic sovereignty to a real investment, not only in defence and infrastructure, but in communities as a foundation of a secure Arctic.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca
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    27 mins
  • The Roots of Knowledge

    The Roots of Knowledge
    Jul 24 2025
    In this important episode of The Arctic Edge, we uncover the undeniable truth. A thriving Nunavut, economically, socially and culturally, starts with children. Investing in children is about building a foundation that spans generations. It’s about interconnectedness and how housing, nutrition, language, mentorship and role models all shape a child’s journey. When kids are supported, they don’t just succeed, they lead. This episode features voices from across Nunavut, people who show up every day for kids because they believe in the power of change. Transformation isn’t theoretical. It’s already underway. And with continued collaboration, it can grow. A supported, educated child becomes a confident adult. One who can lead, inspire, fuel collective success and shape the North. This is nation building.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca
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    27 mins
  • Voices of the Elders, Vision of the youth

    Voices of the Elders, Vision of the youth
    Jul 9 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Arctic Edge, we sit with Inuit Elders whose wisdom, grace and resilience offer profound insight into the heart of Nunavut and its culture. This episode is about listening. The Elders share deeply personal stories of loss, colonial trauma, and survival. They speak to how the erosion of language is more than the loss of words as the traditional language is a way of thinking, seeing, and relating to the world. We explore what it means to become an Elder, and how leadership in Inuit culture is not defined by a title or ambition, but by a life of service and commitment to community. True leadership, they remind us, is recognized—not declared. From reflections on legacy to hopes for future generations, their voices carry lessons that resonate far beyond the North. This is not just about the past, it’s also about what comes next.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca
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    38 mins
  • Business Development Through Collaboration and Innovation

    Business Development Through Collaboration and Innovation
    Jun 26 2025
    Join us in Iqaluit for this episode of the Arctic Edge, where the biting wind dances across the frozen landscape. A landscape that holds thousands of years of Inuit history, and a future shaped by Inuit-led enterprise.

    Cody Dean is a part of that future. He began his career as a hydro linesman and later transitioned into business ownership with the acquisition of Canadrill. His work goes beyond business. He also invests in a number of Nunavut ventures. We will hear about his connection to a hit comedy series and the most northerly brewery in Canada. His story is one of how a rising tide lifts all boats, and how working in the north, for the north, is creating opportunities and innovation.

    To learn more, visit www.thearticedge.ca
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    26 mins
  • Inuit led, Inuit owned.

    Inuit led, Inuit owned.
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode, we delve into how Nunavut, once an idea of visionary Inuit leaders, has evolved into a territory defined by opportunities, resilience and cultural strength. The heart of this episode is the geographic heart of Canada, Baker Lake, and the people who are reshaping the narrative of the North. Through mining, infrastructure and environmental stewardship, Inuit voices are leading the way.

    We meet Inuit entrepreneur Derek Irwin, whose profound belief in environmental stewardship, his passion for the land, and his drive to build Inuit capacity demonstrate that Inuit leadership isn’t just about outcomes. It’s about intention, values, vision and lasting impact. We also hear from Minister of Community Services, David Akeeagok and David Kakuktinniq, president and CEO of Sakku Investments Corporation. Their insights build on Derek’s message, that Nunavut’s future is defined by a deep commitment to stewardship, meaningful relationships with the land, and the strength of its communities.

    To learn more, visit www.thearcticedge.ca
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    16 mins