Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region. It also surveys some of the particular issues facing the region including: climate change, economics, and political climate. This course is offered online.

This is a UArctic course taught by Trent University. Students who wish to take this course need to speak with a program advisor and fill out a UArctic form.