Danita Catherine Burke Livres

Shining a light on the diplomatic dynamics of the Arctic Council and the implications of its club-like structure.

Focusing on the complexities of environmental and animal activism, the book examines the potential negative consequences such activism can have on minority identities, cultural customs, and community dynamics. It delves into the moral legitimacy of these movements, highlighting the nuanced interactions between activism and the preservation of diverse cultural practices.

The book delves into WWF's effective engagement strategies in the Circumpolar North, highlighting its positive reception among northern audiences. It identifies four interconnected strategic pillars that underpin WWF's success: a strong legacy, robust networks, scientific research, and a distinctive communication style. These elements collectively enhance WWF's influence and effectiveness in addressing environmental issues in the region.

This book explores the Canadian relationship with its portion of the Arctic region which revolves around the dramatic split between the appearance of absent-minded governance, bordering on indifference toward the region, and the raging nationalism during moments of actual and perceived challenge toward the sovereignty of the imagined “Canadian Arctic region.” Canada’s nationalistic relationship with the Arctic region is often discussed as a reactionary phenomenon to the Americanization of Canada and the product of government propaganda. As this book illustrates, however, the complexity and evolution of the Canadian relationship with the Arctic region and its implication for Canada’s approach toward international relations requires a more in-depth exploration Please be aware than an error has been noted for Table 1.1 on page 71. In this table the sub-category “Inuit” is mislabelled. It should read “Native Indians and Inuit” as the data presented represents this Canadian census sub-category which calculated all indigenous peoples and Inuit peoples together.