Governance
ArcticNet was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation
under the name “ArcticNet Inc.” in December 2003.
The Board of Directors (BOD) is responsible for the overall governance of the network and acts in accordance with the bylaws of ArcticNet Inc. A majority of Board members are senior officials of organizations other than Participating Institutions, coming from Inuit organizations, government and industry. Subcommittees of the BOD include the Executive Committee, the Governance and Nomination Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee.
The Research Management Committee (RMC) manages the research program and assures ongoing assessment of all projects to provide recommendations to the BOD regarding research priorities and budget allocations.
The Inuit Research Management Committee (IRMC) provides guidance, recommendations and direction to the BOD related to Inuit research needs and priorities, policy development, and research activities. The IRMC leads all stages of the North-by-North program development and implementation with specific responsibility for the Inuit Qaujisarnirmut Pilirijjutit.
The Inuit Research Advisors help facilitate research in each of the four Inuit Land Claim regions of the Canadian Arctic.
The Territorial Advisory Committee (TAC) provides guidance and recommendations related to needs and priorities of the Northern post-secondary institutions and the territories with regards to strategic planning, research needs/gaps, input of traditional knowledge, community involvement, training and education. The members are actively involved in the North-by-North Program, specifically the Northern Research Leaders Program.
Acting under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ArcticNet’s is located on the campus of Université Laval in Québec City, Québec, Canada and is comprised of the administrative offices. Staff also operate out of the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
ArcticNet is committed to fostering a safe environment at all its events. The ArcticNet Code of Conduct applies to attendees of in-person and online ArcticNet events, including the Annual Scientific Meeting.