Bid in the 2025 Geographica Silent Auction for a signed copy of Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis by journalist David Geselbracht — valued at $45!

👉 Place your bid today: https://bit.ly/4q6jsLW

Bid on an exclusive 7-day Saskatchewan birding tour with Canadian Geographic and Eagle-Eye Tours, where you’ll witness the awe-inspiring migration of thousands of Sandhill Cranes, geese, and—if luck is on your side—the rare and majestic Whooping Crane.
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The wait is over! 🎉 The 2025 @rcgs_sgrc Silent Auction is now LIVE!
Support the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and bid on your next adventure — from art and travel to rare experiences that make a real impact. 🌎✨
Ready to explore? Start bidding today! 🔗https://rcgsauction.com/lite-ui/

Coming soon!🎉 The 2025 Silent Auction launches next Tuesday, October 6th!

Support the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and bid on your next adventure of a lifetime! 🌎✨

Freezing for a good cause! ❄️ Take the plunge into icy waters to support rich storytelling and engaging interviews that take place under the banner of Canadian Geographic and the Explore podcast. Every splash helps bring incredible stories of exploration to life. 🌍✨

rcgs.org/polarplunge2025

The @rcgssgrc.bsky.social , @cangeo.bsky.social & @yourcier.bsky.social are working together to share Indigenous and Western knowledge relating to plants, wildlife and ecosystems across Canada to encourage participation for future generations. 🌱

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new project!

Congratulations to our CEO John Geiger for being one of the top 10 books listed by the New York Times as good reads on a cold night.

His book, Frozen in Time recounts the story of the ill fated Franklin Expedition in the Canadian Arctic.

@nytimes.com
@cangeo.bsky.social

Happy holidays from all of us at @rcgssgrc.bsky.social, @cangeo.bsky.social and Can Geo Education! Thank you for continuously supporting us and the work we do to help tell Canada’s story.

📸: @sheriminardi.bsky.social /Can Geo Photo Club

Last week, the RCGS-led expedition that discovered the wreck of Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship, was featured at the Festival of Shackleton hosted by Discovery Point and RRS Discovery and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

The RCGS Research Grants Program is now accepting applications for next year! The deadline to submit is Februrary 14, 2025.

Click the link below to apply today! 🏔️
rcgs.org/programs/res...

Photo 1: TA Loeffler
Photo 2: Simona Ruso

Calling all Explorers! The RCGS Expedition Grants Program is now accepting applications for next year! The deadline to submit is January 7, 2025.

Click the link below to apply today! 🏔️
rcgs.org/programs/exp...

Photo credit: Dave Garrow

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, @cangeo.bsky.social and Canadian Geographic Education, we would like to thank you for your generosity this #GivingTuesday. From research and exploration to journalism and educational programming, we are incredibly grateful to have your support!

Yesterday, the RCGS presented its Lawrence J. Burpee Medal to actor, comedian and director Stephen Fry at a ceremony in London, UK.

Chloe Bluebird Mustooch is an artist, educator and published illustrator of children’s books that bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together.

A message from RCGS Explorer-in-Residence Jill Heinerth.
This past June, Jill was on the expedition team that found Sir Ernest Shackleton’s shipwreck Quest, in the Labrador Sea. The discovery made headlines around the world including in the pages of @cangeo.bsky.social.

Help us tell Canada’s story by giving generously this #GivingTuesday! Until December 3rd, your gift will be doubled up to $15,000 thanks to the support of the Meighen Family Foundation!
Donations $500+ will receive a free copy of @cangeo.bsky.social’s Best of 2024 magazine!

rcgs.org/givingtuesday