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Polar Bear Week is the first week of November! In 2026, the dates are Nov. 1-7. Join us by donating, watching our live cams, tuning into our webcasts, and more.
Polar Bears International created Polar Bear Week to coincide with the annual gathering of polar bears near Churchill, Canada, as they wait for sea ice to form on Hudson Bay so they can return to hunting seals. During this week, we draw attention to the threats polar bears face in a warming Arctic.
This year, we’re raising funds to underwrite our coexistence projects as well as our other conservation efforts across the Arctic. Helping polar bears and people live safely with each other is critically important as more polar bears are spending more time onshore as the sea ice melts.
Across the Arctic, melting sea ice from climate warming is driving more polar bears ashore in more places — and for longer periods. This is leading to an uptick in encounters with people, encounters that too often end in tragedy.
To keep people and polar bears safe, communities need reliable techniques to minimize attracting bears and to deter or frighten them away from areas of human activity. Your generosity will help fund a range of coexistence projects. These include:
Conducting research – This workranges from researching the best tools to deter polar bears to funding waste management studies and testing ground-based radar to detect approaching bears.
Producing safety materials – From easy-to-follow posters to colouring books tailored to the unique situations in different communities, these outreach tools share best practices on staying safe and avoiding conflict.
Becoming "Bear Smart" – By supporting the efforts of the town of Churchill to become the world’s first “Bear Smart Community,” we're helping to develop a template that could serve as a model for other northern communities.
Community support – We're working with Cree communities in northern Ontario on bear-safe measures that meet their unique needs and have started collaborating with the Ny-Ȧlesund community on Svalbard on safety materials, deterrence tools, and training.
While we wait for Polar Bear Week 2026, check out our educational broadcasts and special performances from 2025!
Your contribution to our mission will help protect polar bears and their habitat, and preserve the climate that has allowed humans to flourish.
Whether it's in honour of a birthday, a special occasion, or a way to take part in one of our awareness events, leverage your community to support a cause important to you.
From their origin story and characteristics to their habitat and diet, we’re giving you an in-depth look into the life of a polar bear.
Roam across the tundra with us for a window into the polar bear’s world. See moms, cubs, and big males.
Interested in using your voice and platform to raise awareness? Our toolkit provides extra action tools, resources, and ways to get involved!
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Take part in this special day by donating, tuning into our live events, starting a fundraiser, and more.
Arctic Sea Ice Day is July 15th! Join us in focusing on sea ice loss in the Arctic, why it matters, and how we can help.