6 Mapping the Gran Sabana by Bjorn Sletto
Village elders in the vast Venezuelan savanna helped create the "paper of their land," protecting it for future generations.  

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14 The Allure of Atwood's Toronto by Guylaine Spencer
Long a destination for writers and literary fans, this eclectic city has provided the setting for many popular novels by Canada's leading author.   

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22 Bolivian Botanist with a Buzz by Anna M. Spector
Inés Hinojosa is cultivating cohesion and leadership in indigenous communities with her revolutionary approach to sustainable development.

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28 Roberto Aizenberg: Argentina's Visual Alchemist by Caleb Bach
This master surrealist painted provocative works that often reflected his personal struggle and despair while conveying a fresh, innocent vision.

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38 Proud Stand of a Forgotten People  by Judy Waytiuk
After centuries of neglect, Canada's Métis are gaining political and cultural recognition and restoring pride in their rich heritage. 

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48 Turning the Page on Mexican Women by Elizabeth Coonard Martínez
Born to a Jewish immigrant family, Rosa Nissán transcended cultural and personal obstacles to question the traditional role of females in works celebrating their identity.