1:00 pm ET on February 16, 2022 | Virtual
Diversity & Inclusion Discussion Group: Indigenous Food Sovereignty & Self-Governance, with Carolina Behe of Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
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IARPC Collaborations Diversity & Inclusion Working Group hosts this event and is hosting a quarterly reading group initiative, designed to encourage reading and open conversations on topics related to diversity and inclusion in Arctic Science. This event will focus Indigenous food sovereignty and self-governance, featuring a discussion with Carolina Behe of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | 6:30 pm AKT on February 16, 2022 | Virtual
UPDATE: MCKAY’S BUNTING - ALASKA’S ISLAND SONGBIRD
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The McKay’s Bunting is an Alaskan songbird that breeds on remote St. Matthew and Hall islands in the center of the Bering Sea. During 2003 and 2018, researchers conducted breeding season surveys to estimate abundance and monitor breeding success. Rachel’s collaborative research results include global population estimates of this unique species. Learn how this hearty cousin to our region’s Snow Bunting is faring on these isolated islands.
Rachel Richardson is a Wildlife Biologist with the US Geological Survey Alaska Science Center.
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Wordle takes off — this time, in Iñupiaq | |
Wordle conquered the English-speaking internet in January. Now, a version of the word puzzle has launched in Iñupiaq, which some Alaskans hope will boost language revitalization efforts in a fun and engaging way. Iñupiaq Wordle went live Feb. 7, according to Myles Creed, who helped create the game. Within six days, the Iñupiaq Wordle portal — at ilisaqativut.org/wordle — had received almost 1,000 hits. | |
The Influence of the Arctic Council | |
As the potential for geopolitical conflict in the Arctic Circle heats up, the role of the Arctic Council—the multinational organization that oversees the region—as a possible forum for tempering down looming threats has been undermined by the Council’s structure. The United States, China, and Russia are the main geopolitical competitors in a strife over available territory in the Arctic and the accompanying natural resources that lie in the region. The Arctic Council has eight member nations and 14 observer nations, as well as a rotating Chairmanship of the Arctic Circle that changes every two years. | |
US Army to Test Finger-Warming Device in Alaska | |
US Army researchers will test a hand-warming device during the Arctic Eagle 2022 exercise, beginning later this month in Alaska. The battery-powered Personal Heating Dexterity Device heats the forearm, causing blood to flow into the fingers and increasing hand dexterity, researchers from the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) explained. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | 4:00 pm on February 24, 2022 | Virtual
Evolution of the Arctic Council
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Since the founding of the Arctic Council 25 years ago, conditions have changed. A sizable number of non-Arctic states and non-governmental organizations have joined the Council as Observers, media coverage has increased, and corporate interests have kept an eye on business opportunities. How might these developments change the operations of the Arctic Council? How can the region’s Indigenous peoples maintain a strong presence in this increasingly crowded field? Some argue that the “new” Arctic is now part of the global system. With these pressures in mind, how can the Arctic Council retain the virtues of a smaller organization and also embrace a philosophy of inclusivity? Panelist include Arctic luminaries Rosemarie Kuptana, Franklyn Griffiths, and Oran Young, moderated by Tony Penikett. | |
March 9-11, 2022 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Arctic360 Annual Conference
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Arctic360 will host this event with guest from sectors including Indigenous, private sector, and political leaders across Canada. The 2022 conference theme: ‘WHERE INFRASTRUCTURE MEETS DIPLOMACY’ focuses on strengthening partnership to help build green, connected, smart, and climate resilient transportation infrastructure to foster local economic growth and well-being at home and connect the region to domestic and international markets. Turning potential into reality requires vision, planning, political cooperation, and the Public-Private-Indigenous Partnerships that are necessary for success. The path towards 21st century Arctic transportation infrastructure is where ‘Infrastructure Investment Meets Diplomacy.’ | |
March 26- April 1, 2022 | Virtual and Tromsø, Norway
Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2022
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The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is organized annually by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) to provide opportunities for coordination, cooperation and collaboration between the various scientific organizations involved in Arctic research. It was initiated by the IASC in 1999. | |
NEW THIS WEEK | April 6, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska, USA
114th US Arctic Research Commission Meeting
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Please save the date for the US Arctic Research Commission meeting. Additional information to follow. | |
April 7-8, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska USA
Arctic Encounter
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Join us on April 7th and 8th in Anchorage, Alaska at the Denai’na Convention Center and the Anchorage Museum for Arctic Encounter Anchorage 2022. As the largest Arctic policy and business conference in the United States, with partners and convenings across the globe, the Arctic Encounter brings together thousands of Arctic leaders and voices from around the world. Following two years of cancellation due to COVID-19, the Arctic Encounter is eager to welcome participants to Alaska for a world-class arts and cultural experience, including dialogue and presentations with elected and international leaders, business executives, indigenous peoples, scientists, and more. Visit ArcticEncounter.com to learn more and to subscribe to receive the most up-to-date information as speakers, partners, exhibitors, and more are announced. | |
April 9-11, 2022 | St. Petersburg, Russia
The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue Forum
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The participants in the forum will focus on improving the living standards in the Arctic region, preserving its unique ecological potential, ensuring sustainable socioeconomic development in polar territories, and strengthening international cooperation to this end. The IAF is a unique space for constructive cooperation with international and regional organizations and an opportunity to focus on Russian and international priorities, including climate change, the environment, economic cooperation in the Arctic, sustainable development of transport infrastructure, and human capital development. | |
May 3-6, 2022 | Anchorage, Alaska USA
Reducing Arctic Risks and Advancing Cooperation, Alaskan Command Arctic Symposium 2022
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Arctic Symposium 2022 continues momentum in Arctic defense and security collaboration established in prior ALCOM-hosted events. AAS22 seeks to address the challenges faced by the U.S. military and our allies and partners in understanding and responding to our respective national interests. AAS22 is planned and organized by the Arctic Domain Awareness Center at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) in support and in compliance to guidance from Alaskan Command (ALCOM) Staff and Commander. More information available soon. | |
NEW THIS WEEK May 8-11, 2022 | Tromsø, Norway and digital
Arctic Frontiers 2022: Pathways
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The 2022 theme, Pathways, reflects the choices the Arctic is facing when addressing pressing global challenges. The urgency for action will be discussed in terms of pathways to economic development, sustainability, climate action, security, stability, and respect for science in decision-making. The scale spans from national to global policies, from corporate strategies to regional actions and indigenous perspectives, emphasizing the need for broad stakeholder engagement and partnership. | |
MAY 9-12, 2022 | HANKO, FINLAND
2nd Symposium on Polar Microbes and Viruses
| Organizers announce, that due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 2nd Symposium on Polar Microbes and Viruses has been postponed to 2022. This symposium will bring together molecular microbial ecologists specializing in different organism groups to share our latest results and discuss methodological problems, as well as future prospects in the field, including practical international collaborations. The environmental focus will be on cryospheric environments including sea ice, glaciers, ice sheets, and permafrost, but excellent research in other polar environments is also invited. The methods to be discussed will focus on 'omics' techniques, ranging from single cells to metagenomes, but research using additional methods is encouraged as well. | |
August 1-4, 2022 | Utqiagvik, Alaska USA
75th Anniversary of the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory: Celebrating the Past—Planning for the Future
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The events during the week of August 1st, 2022, will include Enhancing Arctic Science and Engineering Workshop along with Regional Development Tours and forums on the Arctic science to plan for the next 25 years of Arctic research. Participants will include scientists and engineers, Indigenous leaders, Arctic community members, policymakers, government organizations and businesses to celebrate past research success, take stock of current challenges and opportunities and plan for the next generation of collaboration and knowledge co-production that will keep Utqiagvik and Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of Arctic science and contribute to a safe and sustainable future for
the Arctic.
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