SPF takes a look at culture and identity and how traditions are challenged in the modern world. John takes us to Ireland where we meet the Travellers, an indigenous group of economic nomads whose long-term tensions with mainstream Irish society have flared up in recent months and years. John spoke with Martin Collins about the Travellers, with Nancy Doubleday also offering her insights.
Jeff Barnes looks at a side effect of migration in Europe as Eastern European fisherman challenge age-old traditions and practices on English rivers.
Jessica takes us backstage at the recent Fair Trade Fashion Show in Ottawa and brings us the world of sustainable fashion as seen through the eyes of designers, campaigners and models (including herself!).
Brittany sums up recent environmental developments concerning the Arctic, coal-fired energy and more.
