Stories and Community Profiles
Qikiqtarjuaq
Known as the iceberg capital of Nunavut, this community features an amazing landscape and dynamic local culture.
Grise Fiord
The northernmost civilian community in Canada, Grise Fiord’s remoteness, wildlife, and scenery make it a unique destination.
Chesterfield Inlet
This community is known in Inuktitut as Igluligaarjuk, meaning place with a few 'thule houses.'
Coral Harbour
Known as Salliq in Inuktitut, this community was named for the fossilized coral found in its surrounding waters.
Northern Beginnings – a community of support
This group’s committed members have helped One Plane Away distribute over 1,500 baby boxes in Nunavut.
Pond Inlet
With a striking landscape and vibrant culture, this community is considered one of Canada’s “jewels of the North.”
Cambridge Bay
Traditional Inuit ways of life are central to this community, which hosts archaeological sites and scientific research.
Rankin Inlet
Famous for hockey and Inuit ceramic arts, Rankin Inlet is the regional centre for the Kivalliq Region.
Arctic Bay
Surrounded by protective hills on three sides, this community is also named ‘Ikpiarjuk’ which means ‘the pocket’ in Inuktitut.
Hands Up Canada
Hands Up Canada is a charity dedicated to supporting the country’s most underserved communities.
Clyde River
With famous art and a school providing traditional Inuit education, Clyde River is an important cultural centre.
Caris Madsen meets a generous donor on CBC TV
An avid knitter from Ontario got in touch with the CBC after hearing founder Caris Madsen speak about the work of One Plane Away.
Caris Madsen on CBC TV
Founder Caris Madsen speaks about the work of One Plane Away in a CBC television interview on December 7, 2023.