The Reindeer Peoples of the World

Jonathan Mazower, advocacy director for Survival International talks about the important role that reindeer play in many Arctic cultures.

Some indigenous tribes including the Innu of Labrador and Québec are struggling to maintain caribou herds in the face of development and climate change.

(Source: theworld.org)

Christmas Tree Sellers from Québec

Each Christmas, dozens of Québécois make the trip south to New York City to sell Christmas trees.

They operate around the clock, sleeping in shifts, and work for cash under the table.

The World’s Alex Gallafent met a young couple from Montréal who are selling trees to fund their continuing travels around the world.

(Source: theworld.org)

Palestinian President Mahmoud reacts to the General Assembly vote in this cartoon by Canada’s Gary Clement.

Palestinian President Mahmoud reacts to the General Assembly vote in this cartoon by Canada’s Gary Clement.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been ordered by a judge to vacate his office, after Ford was found to have violated conflict of interest rules. We hear more from Toronto Sun writer Lorrie Goldstein. 

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has been ordered by a judge to vacate his office, after Ford was found to have violated conflict of interest rules. We hear more from Toronto Sun writer Lorrie Goldstein. 

Hamas militants react to the killing of their top military commander by an Israeli missile in this cartoon by Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement.

Hamas militants react to the killing of their top military commander by an Israeli missile in this cartoon by Canadian cartoonist Gary Clement.

A familiar image from the campaign with a reversal of fortune for Mitt Romney.

A familiar image from the campaign with a reversal of fortune for Mitt Romney.

"I wrote the songs during an incredible year of change in the world. There was the Arab Spring, Occupy, overcoming natural disasters, tsunami, financial crisis. …There was a lot to draw from."

— Nelly Furtado

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Frankenstorm Sandy has inspired a number of comments by political cartoonists as far away as Australia. A common theme is Sandy’s impact on President Obama and Mitt Romney as they march toward the finish line with the election less than a week

Canada’s Bad Beef Plant Shut Down, Products Recalled

Canada’s Bad Beef Plant Shut Down, Products Recalled

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continues his hectic pace of media appearances and diplomatic meetings during his visit to New York this week. Cartoon by the LOL Canadian cartoonist, Gary Clement.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad continues his hectic pace of media appearances and diplomatic meetings during his visit to New York this week. Cartoon by the LOL Canadian cartoonist, Gary Clement.