Breaking the Ice

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INTRODUCING BREAKING THE ICE: DIVING INTO THE PEOPLE, POLITICS, AND ECONOMY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ARCTIC. Join Arctic360’ summer podcast series Breaking the Ice as we explore the pressing issues currently impacting the North American Arctic. We will look at politics, the economy, and the people of the Arctic, as we hear from the main players who will help us better understand the opportunities and issues facing the North. Each week we will discuss a new topic with local and international experts who can help us highlight the relationship between the Canadian North, North American Arctic, and the global politics. Breaking the Ice is a production of Arctic360, Canada’s only Arctic think tank. Visit Arctic360.org for more information.

  1. Future-proofing Arctic Infrastructure: Digital Infrastructure, Data Sovereignty & Nation-Building

    11/26/2025

    Future-proofing Arctic Infrastructure: Digital Infrastructure, Data Sovereignty & Nation-Building

    In this episode of Breaking the Ice, we explore one of the most urgent but least discussed dimensions of Arctic nation-building: the digital, energy, and data infrastructure required to secure Canada’s North for the next 50 years. To unpack how Canada can build a smart Arctic, Co-hosts Jessica Shadian, Mishal Khan, and Jaiden Stevens are joined by: • Madeleine Redfern, COO, CanArctic Inuit Networks; CEO, SednaLink Marine Systems; Executive Director, Arctic360 Northern Branch • Lyle Fabian, CEO, KatloTech Communications • Captain Satinder Singh, Vice President Marine, PortsToronto

    57 min
  2. Greenland's Representation to Canada 10 Years On: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

    10/04/2025

    Greenland's Representation to Canada 10 Years On: Looking Back & Looking Ahead

    Greenland’s diplomatic presence has grown steadily over the past three decades—from Brussels to Washington, Iceland, Beijing, and a soon to come dedicated representation to Canada in Ottawa. In this episode of Breaking the Ice, Arctic360 co-hosts co-hosts Jessica Shadian and Sofie Poggendorf speak with Inuuteq Holm Olsen, former Greenlandic Representative to the US and Canada, and Jacob Isbosethsen, Greenland’s current Representative to both countries, about Greenland’s evolving role in international affairs and what may be on the horizon for Greenland-Canada diplomatic cooperation.

    58 min
  3. Summer Series 2025 - Innovating Out of the Arctic

    09/12/2025

    Summer Series 2025 - Innovating Out of the Arctic

    As NATO’s turns its focus to strengthening its Northern Flank including preparedness for cold weather operations and the cold weather innovations to do so, could Canada's path to being strong on defence and the economy be innovating out of the Arctic? We spoke with Glenn Cowan, CEO, One9; Kevin Reed, President and COO, Defence, Security & Resilience Bank; Dr. Jackie Dawson, University of Ottawa /Researcher in Residence, Office of the Chief Science Advisor, Government of Canada; and Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky, Partner, NATO Innovation Fund to find out.

    1 hr
  4. Summer Series 2025 - NATO, Europe, and Collaboration with Canada on Arctic Defence and Security

    08/12/2025

    Summer Series 2025 - NATO, Europe, and Collaboration with Canada on Arctic Defence and Security

    On the heels of the NATO’s June Summit, Arctic360’s ‘Breaking the Ice’ summer podcast series launches with a discussion on NATO, Europe, and collaboration with Canada on Arctic Defence and Security. Co-hosts Jessica Shadian, President & CEO of Arctic360, Sofie Poggendorf, and Alexandra Paul were fortunate and grateful to be joined by the EU Ambassador to Canada, Geneviève Tuts; German Ambassador to Canada Matthias Lüttenberg; and UK High Commissioner to Canada, Robert Tinline.

    54 min
  5. SUMMER SERIES 2025: Season Five Trailer

    SEASON 5 TRAILER

    SUMMER SERIES 2025: Season Five Trailer

    Welcome back to Breaking the Ice! As we do each summer, we’re bringing together the brightest minds from the North, working in the North, or on the North, from across the circumpolar world and beyond. Our theme for 2025, “The Summer of Arctic Security, Infrastructure & Innovation,” gives us the extraordinary opportunity to Discuss both the issues we know best and the big issues on the table when it comes to Canada’s North and the Arctic region at large. 🎙️This year’s co-hosts are: Jaiden Stevens – Carleton University Journalism student from Norman Wells, specializing in Northern storytelling, media, and community voices Asma Awan – Munk School MGA student and civil servant with expertise in policy innovation Mishal Khan – Munk School MGA candidate with experience in global development and SDGs Alexandra Paul – Master of International Security (Sciences Po Paris), specializing in global risk analysis and environment and sustainability Sofie Poggendorf – Dual MGA candidate (Hertie & Munk), with a background in climate and Indigenous community research 📡Follow Arctic360 on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest podcast episodes and Arctic360 content. 🔗You can find us on all streaming platforms, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or you can visit our website at arctic360.org. #BreakingTheIce #Arctic360 #ArcticSecurity #SmartInfrastructure #ArcticInnovation #CircumpolarNorth #InfrastructureDevelopment #ArcticResearch #ColdWeatherTech #ArcticPolicy

    2 min
  6. Summer Series 2024 - Exploring Canada-US Arctic Relations: UNCLOS, Boundaries, and Cooperation

    11/08/2024

    Summer Series 2024 - Exploring Canada-US Arctic Relations: UNCLOS, Boundaries, and Cooperation

    In this episode of Breaking the Ice, we were joined by two leading experts on Arctic governance and defence: Dr. Rebecca Pincus, Director of the Polar Institute at the Wilson Center, and Dr. Andrea Charron, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba. We discussed the complex dynamics shaping Canada-US Arctic relations, particularly around UNCLOS, maritime boundaries, and growing geopolitical competition in the region.

    1h 12m
  7. Around The Arctic - The US elections and its potential impacts on North American Arctic Cooperation

    11/05/2024 · BONUS

    Around The Arctic - The US elections and its potential impacts on North American Arctic Cooperation

    This week on Breaking the ice, we are launching our new Podcast Series 'Around the Arctic'! Hosts, Nauja Bianco, Criag Fleener, Jessica Shadian, and Jaiden Stevens, are going to bring to you what they do best by taking their cross-border conversations from Alaska, Canada, and Greenland from the coffee shop and happy hour to the podcast space. Each week, they will discuss, argue, contemplate, and share news, politics, and stories of the week from in and around the Arctic. So grab your coffee or spirits (its always apero time somewhere!), and join us where talking Arctic comes to life!

    1h 9m
  8. Summer Series 2024- Infrastructure Gap in the North & Community Accessibility

    10/10/2024

    Summer Series 2024- Infrastructure Gap in the North & Community Accessibility

    In an engaging discussion on Canada's pressing infrastructure needs, we welcomed two distinguished guests: David Thompson and Charles McNeely. David brings a wealth of experience from his role managing real property infrastructure investments for Canada’s Department of National Defence and Charles, who is the Chairperson for Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, offers valuable insights on its mandate and the crucial decision-making processes that impact Arctic communities. Together, their expertise lays a solid foundation for exploring the vital infrastructure challenges facing the North.

    1h 3m
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INTRODUCING BREAKING THE ICE: DIVING INTO THE PEOPLE, POLITICS, AND ECONOMY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ARCTIC. Join Arctic360’ summer podcast series Breaking the Ice as we explore the pressing issues currently impacting the North American Arctic. We will look at politics, the economy, and the people of the Arctic, as we hear from the main players who will help us better understand the opportunities and issues facing the North. Each week we will discuss a new topic with local and international experts who can help us highlight the relationship between the Canadian North, North American Arctic, and the global politics. Breaking the Ice is a production of Arctic360, Canada’s only Arctic think tank. Visit Arctic360.org for more information.

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  • Creator
    Arctic360
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arctic360 2021
  • Show Website
    Breaking the Ice