People & Culture

Chief Maquinna, Gatekeeper of the Pacific Northwest (VR Video)

When a British ship lands in Nootka Sound, Chief Maquinna knows that the world has come to call. His leadership and diplomacy set the tone for the next 60 years of trade along the Pacific Northwest.

War of 1812: Laura Secord's trek to thwart American Invasion (VR Video)

Americans have invaded Upper Canada and Laura Secord’s house has been turned into an impromptu barracks. After overhearing American soldiers discussing plans for a sneak attack, she sets out on a long and treacherous journey to alert the British troops.

The Jerry Cans: Live from the Arctic (VR Video)

With a unique mix of traditional Inuit throat singing and folk-rock sung in the Indigenous language of Inuktitut, The Jerry Cans are a distinct northern sound. Their infectious, high-energy performances have audiences across the globe singing along.

A Harvest Under the Ice

For one hour, as the tide goes out, ice caves in northern Quebec yawn open with an abundance of mussels. Travel under the ice in 360 with the Inuit who harvest the mussels before the tide floods back in.  Created by The New York Times.

Step Into an Igloo For the First Day of Summer

On the first day of summer, watch an igloo being built in 360. Adami Sakiagak and Tiisi Qisiiq, Inuit in northern Canada, build igloos to teach the next generation the disappearing craft.  Created by the New York Times.