Michelle Cyca

1 month ago | thenarwhal.ca | Michelle Cyca

Through a tumultuous few months in Canadian politics, one person could always be counted on for calm: the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. That’s the job, after all — the Governor General serves as the diplomatic head of state, above the political jockeying and heated campaigning. Simon, whose mother is Inuk, is a long-time champion for Indigenous Rights and became the first Indigenous person to serve as Governor General when she was appointed in 2021.

1 month ago | thenarwhal.ca | Michelle Cyca

Before getting into this week’s coverage, I’ve got some incredible news to share. This April, we needed 400 new Narwhals to join our pod to stay on budget, and we need just two more readers to sign up to meet our goal. That’s right. Two. More. Narwhal readers!It will help us keep telling stories that matter — powered by people just like you — for years to come.

1 month ago | thenarwhal.ca | Michelle Cyca

Get the inside scoop on The Narwhal’s environment and climate reporting by signing up for our free newsletter. A $335 million funding commitment to fund 17 West Coast First Nations protecting the Great Bear Sea. $375 million for new protected and conserved areas, Indigenous Guardian programs, ecotourism, traditional economic activities and climate research in the Northwest Territories.

1 month ago | thenarwhal.ca | Michelle Cyca

Hi Narwhals,I have a very special story to share with you today, but first: I’m thrilled to say that 289 readers have stepped up this month to become the newest members of The Narwhal!That’s huge, and it’s an honour every time someone steps up to say this work is worth supporting. And yet, we still need to add 111 new members to make our budget work. Will you be one?

1 month ago | thewalrus.ca | Michelle Cyca

Even before he took office, United States president Donald Trump was talking about annexing Canada, posting on Truth Social in mid-December, “I think it’s a great idea. 51st state!!!” Trump is funny, but only unintentionally, and as his statements have grown more threatening and frequent, even the most optimistic pundits have stopped dismissing them as jokes. The issue of sovereignty has become a unifying cause for Canadians—and the most urgent existential issue of the election.