Jun 20, 2024: Polar Journal Features Research by Katrin Schmid
Polar Journal, an online information platform on polar affairs, recently published an article titled “Nunavut communities in petition to regain access to vital Amazon deliveries.” The piece, written by Ole Ellekrog, features insights from Katrin Schmid’s research in Nunavut, as well as her recent blog post “Amazon in the Arctic.”
Drawing on conversations that the InfraNorth researcher had with residents of Nunavut during her fieldwork, the article highlights the crucial role that the trillion-dollar corporation Amazon.com, Inc. has played for local communities since opening a warehouse in Iqaluit in 2020. The new Amazon hub allowed people living in remote areas of northern Canada to access previously unaffordable goods without shipping costs. This was especially important in a region where transportation logistics, storage capacities, and food insecurity are critical issues. However, the company discontinued access to free deliveries in the spring of 2024. The article follows a recent petition campaign to extend Amazon Prime services to the region.
