Why Barbeau Peak for the Arctic Jubilee Expedition?

Although not conducting scientific research, the features described in the last post are central to the educational and outreach aspects of the expedition. By facilitating the virtual connection of two cultures via our interactive distance learning platform and online discussion boards, a broad sense of global citizenship will be fostered. This will enable members of both communities to find out about each other’s cultural and natural environment, whilst learning about sustainability, cultural identity and climate change. Further relevance of this region to the expedition includes; the remote location of Barbeau Peak in the commonwealth, the day of the first ascent (British) which coincides with HM Queen Elisabeth II Diamond Jubilee, and the renaming of the Queen Elisabeth islands by Canada in 1952 in celebration of the coronation of HM Queen Elisabeth II.