Cold Wars, Cruise Ships, and the Northwest Passage

There are a few communities, up in northern Canada, with a dark history and a worrying future. Resolute is one of them, sat at the east of the once-legendary Northwest Passage. In a few years, it might be a tourist destination. Here’s why. [Pull down the description!]

Context and history:
Broken Promises, the stories of those moved: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mbyOYVpH7c
The Canadian government’s apology, years later: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100016115/1534786491628

Thanks to Kataisee Attagutsiak (ᑲᑕᐃᓯ ᐊᑕᒍᑦᓯᐊᖅ) for proofreading this script: I hope I’ve provided enough context there.

Over on the Park Bench, I’m telling more stories from behind-the-scenes, and there’s a brilliant final one coming up soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7UdKm4x7c

I’m here because of Chris Hadfield’s Generator Arctic – go check out everyone else who was on the trip, and have a look at tickets for their show at Massey Hall, Toronto, on November 12th! http://generatorevent.com

Also on the voyage:

Ben Brown – https://www.youtube.com/user/benbrown100 – who’s been putting out daily vlogs of his experiences!

TimToTheWild, who’s putting together beautiful footage: https://www.youtube.com/user/TimtotheWild

Elmo Keep is writing about the people we met:
http://twitter.com/elmo_keep

Norm and Joey from Tested, who’ll put together videos from inside the ship! http://www.youtube.com/user/testedcom

PLUS: These folks took incredible photos:
Vivienne Gucwa: https://www.instagram.com/travelinglens/
Paul Colangelo: https://www.instagram.com/paulcolangelo/
Simone Bramante: https://www.instagram.com/brahmino/

AND: writing an album on board, singer-songwriter Danny Michel: https://www.youtube.com/user/dannymichel

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