Ancestral Cuts
Beneath the generous sun, the ulu sings. Each deliberate slice of caribou, a whispered conversation with ancestors, transforms sustenance into art. It's a profound dance…
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SDG 15
Examples of UN SDG 15: Life on Land in Action
SDG 15 aims to protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. This goal focuses on halting deforestation, combating desertification, halting the loss of biodiversity, and protecting endangered species. It encourages sustainable land management, the conservation of natural habitats, and the restoration of ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air, water, and food. SDG 15 underscores the need to combat climate change impacts on land and preserve natural environments for future generations. By protecting life on land, we ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems that support all life on Earth.
View more examples of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Action here.
Spring Sun: Preparing Caribou
There’s something deeply grounding about this work, about the rhythmic push and pull of the blade against the caribou meat.
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The Nodding Trillium
Identifiable by its pale stamens and characteristic "nodding" posture, Trillium flexipes is a unique white trillium inhabiting the rich forest floors of Northwestern Ontario.
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Strawberry Blooms & Summer Dreams
We're starting to see hundreds of strawberry flowers, like those pictured, opening up, with many more on the way – it's truly an exciting time!
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Emerald Canvas
From humble seeds, emerald dreams unfurl. Each tender lettuce leaf, a silent whisper of resilience, paints a vibrant tableau of community, sustainable art, and the…
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Pollen Saddlebags and Bumblebee Gold
Something special happens in the early northern spring when the first dandelions burst open.
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Sunlight, Smiles, and Sustenance
Out on the land near Arviat, Nunavut — on the western coast of Hudson Bay — artists, cultural advisors and program mentors Lucy Eetak and…
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Changing Seasons
The wind off Hudson Bay is still sharp, still heavy with salt and cold, but something is shifting.
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Waiting for Summer
The low sun casts a long, cool light across the snow-covered shores of Arviat, where the vast expanse of Hudson Bay meets the land.
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Why Are Some of Our Apple Trees Purple?
We’ve been noticing something curious in our small, but growing apple orchard: some of our apple trees have regular green leaves, while others have deep…
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