The Place That Thaws

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The Place That Thaws

Discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic with APTN News' new six-part podcast series The Place that Thaws from reporter Danielle Paradis. Join us as we journey to Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, Canada's northernmost communities, where the impacts of climate change are starkly evident. There, a simple plan to take to the ice on a hunting trip is no longer guaranteed - and polar bears, once great hunters on the ice floes in the north, now hang around on shore. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, we bring you the voices of those on the front lines of environmental upheaval. The Place That Thaws goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced exploration of how communities are confronting the challenges of a warming world. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and embark on an expedition through the frozen landscapes and resilient spirits of the High Arctic.

Episodes

  1. Tracing one warm line

    EPISODE 1

    Tracing one warm line

    Embark on a thrilling journey through Tallurutiup Imanga with Danielle Paradis as she explores the Canadian mythos of the Northwest Passage. Join Peter and Nancy Amarualik as they unveil the mysteries of the changing Arctic, and billionaire yacht visitors, while Mark Amarualik shares tales of hunting survival amidst shifting sea ice.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: Special report on the ocean and cryosphere in a changing climate: https://www.ipcc.ch/srocc/chapter/chapter-3-2/ Yearly temperature change in Resolute Bay: https://www.meteoblue.com/en/climate-change/resolute-bay-airport_canada_6296271 PNAS journal: https://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.2202720119 APTN article on finding the HMS Terror: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/inuk-hunter-tells-tale-of-how-he-found-the-franklin-expeditions-terror/ Books: The Arctic Grail by Pierre Burton, Polar Imperative Shelagh D. Grant

    35 min
  2. The Dog Sledder

    EPISODE 2

    The Dog Sledder

    Watch out for polar bears with me as Devon Manik, the Inuk youth resurrecting the ancient art of dog sledding in Resolute Bay, feeds his sled dogs. Explore the dark history of the killing of Inuit sled dogs and enjoy Devon's fiery passion for hip hop and Narwhal skin.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: Morris Animal Foundation https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/article/populations-tumbling-researchers-race-understand-effects-climate-change-musk-oxen Projections of a sea ice free arctic https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-38511-8  Climate anxiety in youth https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2542-5196%2821%2900278-3 Qikitani Truth Commission https://www.qtcommission.ca/en/key-findings

    28 min
  3. Arctic Post Office

    EPISODE 3

    Arctic Post Office

    Join host Danielle Paradis in an unexpected stay in Resolute Bay due to the weather. Dive into the challenges of Arctic travel and the changing landscape. Explore the impacts of climate change, from delayed flights to brighter sunlight, with insights from locals and scientists.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: Climate change influence on the levels and trends of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and chemicals of emerging Arctic concern (CEACs) in the Arctic physical environment – a review: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/em/d1em00485a The changing climate of the Arctic- Dr. Greg Henry: https://www.academia.edu/91733912/The_Changing_Climate_of_the_Arctic

    28 min
  4. Top of the World

    EPISODE 4

    Top of the World

    Danielle Paradis and Trevor Wright are in Grise Fiord, where memories of relocation intersect with the realities of climate change. From conversations with locals like Jarloo Kiguktak and Larry Adualuk to exploring historical archives, discover the complex layers of life in this remote Arctic community.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: Farley Mowat book discussed in the House of Commons Feb. 2 1954:  https://www.lipad.ca/full/1954/02/02/3/ What I Remember, What I Know: The Life of a High Arctic Exile: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781772272376/larry-audlaluk/what-i-remember-what-i-know People of the Deer Farley Mowat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72530.People_of_the_Deer Alberta researcher dies working in Grise Fiord: https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/alberta-researcher-dies-working-in-grise-fiord/

    32 min
  5. Arctic Fever

    EPISODE 5

    Arctic Fever

    Danielle Paradis speaks to Martin Sommerkorn, one of the lead writers on the Polar Regions chapter of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and Amanda Savoie, a Marine biologist at the Canadian Museum of Nature. As one of the lead writers, Martin talks about the Arctic and Antarctic, highlighting the urgency for global action to lessen the burning of fossil fuels. From melting ice caps to biodiversity loss, the podcast discusses the multifaceted impacts of climate change on these fragile ecosystems.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: IPCC report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a changing climate: Polar regions https://www.ipcc.ch/srocc/chapter/chapter-3-2/

    28 min
  6. Back to Iqaluit

    EPISODE 6

    Back to Iqaluit

    On the last episode of the series, Danielle returns to the ‘big city’ and speaks to Paul Okalik, the first premier of Nunavut, about the changes he's noticed during his time in the Arctic.   Credits: The show is written and recorded by me, Danielle Paradis, audio edited by Jesse Andrushko and Danielle Paradis, produced by Mark Blackburn, theme music by Angela Amraualik, cover art by Anne Qammaniq-Hellwig   You can email me, dparadis@aptn.ca    Learn more about The Place That Thaws: https://www.aptnnews.ca/theplacethatthaws/ Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/ If you like this podcast, consider donating to support Indigenous news here: https://www.aptnnews.ca/contribute/   Sources for this episode: Thawing permafrost will reveal industrial legacies: https://www.arcticwwf.org/the-circle/stories/thawing-permafrost-will-reveal-industrial-legacies/

    26 min

  7. 2024-06-28

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    Discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic with APTN News’ new six-part podcast series The Place that Thaws from reporter Danielle Paradis. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and embark on an expedition through the frozen landscapes and resilient spirits of the High Arctic. The Place That Thaws debuted on February 26, 2024.

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Discover the untold stories of resilience and adaptation in the High Arctic with APTN News' new six-part podcast series The Place that Thaws from reporter Danielle Paradis. Join us as we journey to Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, Canada's northernmost communities, where the impacts of climate change are starkly evident. There, a simple plan to take to the ice on a hunting trip is no longer guaranteed - and polar bears, once great hunters on the ice floes in the north, now hang around on shore. Through intimate interviews and immersive storytelling, we bring you the voices of those on the front lines of environmental upheaval. The Place That Thaws goes beyond the headlines, offering a nuanced exploration of how communities are confronting the challenges of a warming world. Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform and embark on an expedition through the frozen landscapes and resilient spirits of the High Arctic.

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