May/June 2021 | Cougar

THE COOL CALLING
Glaciologist Alison Criscitiello is redefining the term explorer — and uncovering the secrets of climate change at the same time
By Tim Querengesser

AMET*
It means "awake" in Beothuk, the language and people who once called present-day Newfoundland home. Today, a unique collection of maps and art helps us understand a people’s story.
By Alanna Mitchell
with art and maps by Shanawdithit

THE CAT CAME BACK
How Canada's cougars are on the rise — and what that means for us
By Niki Wilson

TRACK RECORD
As geotracking technology on our smartphones becomes ever more sophisticated, we're just beginning to grasp its capabilities (and the possible pitfalls)
By Alex Hutchinson
with illustrations by Anthony Tremmaglia