About Us
Who We Are
ArcticNet inc. is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2003. The central objective of ArcticNet is to contribute to the development and dissemination of the knowledge needed to formulate adaptation strategies and national policies to help Canadians face the impacts and opportunities of climate change in the Arctic. To achieve this goal, ArcticNet supports northern research, capacity building, adaptation, and policy development for the Canadian Arctic. ArcticNet’s unique approach bridges scientific expertise with Indigenous knowledge – putting all data on an equal footing.
The organization is funded mainly by the Government of Canada–initially through a program called the Network of Centres of Excellence (2003-2025), and currently by the program’s successor, the Strategic Science Fund (as of 2024). Over the span of two decades, ArcticNet has funded over 300 projects and offered training and support to over 4000 researchers and HQP. ArcticNet has a large network of partnerships with 60 Indigenous organizations, 12 Canadian (federal and provincial/territorial) government agencies, 48 communities, over 40 post-secondary institutions, and research teams from over 25 collaborating countries. ArcticNet’s secretariat is based at Université Laval in Quebec City and the University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada.
Each year, ArcticNet hosts its Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) that gathers over a thousand researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, Northerners, as well as representatives from government and from non-governmental organizations. In addition, ArcticNet creates training and knowledge mobilization opportunities throughout the year, for example by hosting webinars, a podcast (Arctic Minded), a blog (Arctic Insights), and various contests for early career researchers.
Through these efforts, ArcticNet works toward its vision to inspire discovery and empower knowledge for a flourishing Arctic.
The Impacts of Climate Change
In the Arctic regions, where rapid transformation is shaped by climate, environmental and socio-economic change, impacts are felt first and most severely in Arctic communities and territories.
The reduction of coastal sea-ice hinders Inuit traditional hunting, reduces the habitat of unique Arctic fauna, increases exposure of coastal communities to storms. Changes could soon open the way to intercontinental shipping, raising new challenges to Canadian sovereignty and security. In the terrestrial coastal environment, warmer temperatures and permafrost thaw disrupt transportation, buildings and other infrastructure.
Our Vision : Inspiring discovery and empowering knowledge for a flourishing Arctic
Our Mission
ArcticNet enables a flourishing Canadian Arctic by inspiring world-class research and capacity building. We are guided by partnership, collaboration, and empowering and respecting Indigenous self-determination.
Our Goals
Our Values
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Ethical
- Equitable
- Innovative
- Accountable
- Transparent
- Adaptable
- Evidence-based
Our Principles
- Lead by example – act with integrity and respect
- Engage often and nurture partnerships
- Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Enable Inuit, First Nation, and Métis self-determination in research
- Communicate frequently with internal and external audiences
- Advance innovation, scientific discovery, and evidence-based decision making
- Demonstrate the value of diverse knowledge systems.
Leaving A Legacy: 20 Years of ArcticNet
In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced that ArcticNet will be funded for the next five years in partnership with the Strategic Science Fund (SSF). To symbolize this new era and to recognize the last 20 years of achievements, ArcticNet has spent the last few years collecting testimonies from those with a vested interest in ArcticNet’s success, ranging from 2003-2024, coming together to create its legacy project, entitled Leaving A Legacy.
The Directors
Philippe Archambault
Scientific Director
philippe.archambault@bio.ulaval.ca
Our Team
Administration
ArcticNet staff collaborate on a daily basis on behalf of the organization. The administrative center is based at the Université Laval campus in Quebec City, Quebec, and the University of Ottawa in Ontario.
Governance
Partners
Partners and Member Institutions
ArcticNet works with Inuit organizations, northern communities, federal and provincial agencies and the private sector to advance our collective understanding of the Arctic region.
Inuit Advisors
Inuit advisors implicate and support the Inuit community to undertake research activities within their regions regarding contaminants, climate change and environmental health.
Shared Experiences and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy
Diverse and inclusive teams produce more creative and innovative science. ArcticNet is committed to sharing the responsibility to promote positive change and cultural inclusion within the Network.
Key Documents
Annual Reports
Since 2004, ArcticNet researchers have been hard at work studying the impacts of climate change and modernization. Network highlights are captured in our Annual Reports.
Brand Assets
The ArcticNet logo is available in blue, black and white as needed. Logos are available here for download for use in reports, presentations, posters etc.
Polar Photography
Take a tour of the North with our mesmerizing gallery of photographs that capture the essence of the Arctic and Antarctic.