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Exploring an Urban Ecotone and the Edmonton River Valley
The concrete grid of a city often feels absolute. It dictates where we walk, where… more
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A Brighter Horizon and a Fractured Forest
We are standing on the precipice of a monumental shift. The federal government is advancing… more
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The Dark Truth Behind Ontario Land Development and Bill 97
Democracy dies behind a locked vault door. In a recent late-night session at Queen’s Park, the Ontario government permanently blocked the public from seeing how decisions are made about the province’s most vital landscapes. To paddle the sprawling reaches of Lake Temagami—known as dimii-agamiing, or “deep water by the shore,” to the Teme-Augama Anishnabai—just before…
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The FREE Photography Course
Chasing the Wild Light with Manual Camera Settings I still keep a hard drive full… more
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The Ecology of Home, Remote Work Beyond Convenience
When I last wrote about the changing landscape of our work lives back in April… more
Step Out of Auto and Into Mastery
Create with purpose, not guesswork. Through concise lessons, you’ll move from foundational skills to specialist-level control. The course material is FREE; supporting it is as simple as subscribing to @northofwendigo on YouTube.
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An Unsettled Mshkawji Giizis (The Freezing Moon)
The Anishinaabe call this Mshkawji Giizis, the Freezing Moon. It’s a name that carries weight. It speaks of a hard, honest transition, a time when the land finally shrugs off the memory of warmth and submits to the ice. It’s the stillness of the first true freeze, the locking of the lakes, the silent signal… more
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The Shutter Against the Synthetic Tide
The profession of photography stands at a precipice that looks remarkably like a frontier. For over a century the trade was defined by a simple mechanical pact where light hit a sensor or film to record a moment of undeniable reality. The camera was a witness. Today that definition is being rewritten by software that… more
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How Black Bears and Their Habitats Are Impacted by Human Encroachment and Large-Scale Wildfires
Black bears (Ursus americanus) are a vital part of North America’s wildlife,… more
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The Rideau Canal: An Enduring Canadian Legacy
The Rideau Canal, a marvel of 19th-century engineering, stands as a testament… more
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The Great Canadian Death Race: A Journey of Endurance and Empowering Environmental Stewardship
The Great Canadian Death Race, held annually during the Civic Holiday weekend… more
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The Burning North: Canada’s Wildfire Crisis and the Path Forward
As the summer of 2024 unfolds, Canada finds itself in the throes… more
