Polar Knowledge Canada
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is responsible for advancing Canada’s knowledge of the Arctic, strengthening Canadian leadership in polar science and technology, and promoting the development and distribution of knowledge of other circumpolar regions, including Antarctica. POLAR operates the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) and conducts world-class cutting edge Arctic research out of this extraordinary facility.
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1:How is climate change affecting the seashore near Arctic communities?
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2:Avian influenza virus has been detected in wild birds in Canada
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3:Welcome to CHARS! Get acquainted with Polar Knowledge Canada and research at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
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4:The fourth volume of Aqhaliat features short papers that present the latest knowledge on some critical research questions from northerners.
- How is climate change affecting the seashore near Arctic communities?
- Polar Knowledge Canada and Royal Canadian Geographic Society bring podcast training to youth in the North
- One Health: caribou, muskoxen, and people on Victoria Island, Nunavut
- Polar Knowledge Canada at the ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
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About Polar Knowledge Canada
Learn how POLAR helps build and support the current and future generations of polar scientists, innovators and managers through its initiatives in science and technology and its operations at CHARS.
Welcome to the Canadian High Arctic Research Station
The Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) has been designed and built to optimize innovation in Arctic science and technology, while also welcoming local and international visitors.
POLAR research and projects
Learn more about POLAR's Science and Technology program, research taking place at CHARS, and projects funded by POLAR.
Conducting Research in Canada's North
Are you planning a research project in Northern Canada? This portal contains information to help you apply for permits, plan logistics and build respectful relationships with Inuit, First Nations, Métis and other Northerners.
Antarctic
POLAR promotes the development and dissemination of knowledge of the other circumpolar regions, including the Antarctic!
Working at POLAR
Learn about working at POLAR, the variety of exciting roles, and job opportunities.
Funding
Find out about POLAR's Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) and other programs and funding available for polar researchers.
Awards
This section highlights awards in recognition of contributions to polar research, and their recipients.
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Quick links to other players in the polar research community, nationally and internationally.
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