Arts and Culture

Belgian ‘dude’ faces polar bears, heat and rough terrain in 34,000-km trek

Arnaud Maldague travels from Kugaaruk to southernmost point of Argentina without using fossil fuels

A self-described Belgian “serial explorer” who just finished skiing, kayaking, cycling and sailing his way from Nunavut to the southernmost tip of South America says he is ready for a rest. For a little while.

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Inuk photographer’s work ‘Sedna | ᓴᓐᓇ’ on display at Ottawa city hall

Faisal Adeel. from Ottawa’s Centretown area, admires the photography of Katherine Takpannie displayed at Ottawa’s City Hall Art Gallery. Titled ‘Sedna | ᓴᓐᓇ: On Thin Ice #2,’ it’s part of the ‘2024 Additions to the City of Ottawa Art Collection’ that will remain on display until Feb. 23. Takpannie, whose family originates from Apex Hill, refers to the Inuit goddess of the sea and marine animals. Though unfamiliar with Inuit creation stories, Adeel said he thought the image was a painting at first. (Photo by Nehaa Bimal)

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