ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting: Registration Now Open

ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting: Registration Now open REGISTER HERE Registration is now open for the virtual ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 (ASM2021). We look forward to hosting you December 6-10, 2021. This meeting ground for world-class Arctic research brings together research leaders from across Canada and worldwide, along with their partners from Inuit organizations, northern communities, federal and provincial agencies and the private sector, convene to share knowledge, build relationships, and foster a strong Arctic research network. With five plenary sessions featuring a range of Arctic research experts from across Canada and around the world, Northern Inclusion Sessions sharing the stories...

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PRESS RELEASE: Inuit Nunangat Research Program Funding Announcement

INUIT NUNANGAT RESEARCH PROGRAM (INRP) FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Press ReleaseJune 1, 2021 – Regional organizations from the four regions of Inuit Nunangat, with support from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Canada, and ArcticNet, are pleased to announce the first 11 projects funded under the newly-established Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP). The INRP advances Inuit self-determination in research by creating space for Inuit to design research projects, develop partnerships to build capacity, and strengthen the impact and effectiveness of Inuit Nunangat research for Inuit. Led by the Inuit land claims organizations from the four regions of...

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ArcticNet and Live It announce education series

By Alexa ReedmanArcticNet is pleased to announce our expanded partnership with LIVE IT Earth (“Live It”). Live It has supported ArcticNet’s annual meetings for the past three years and developed professional videos for the Network’s projects. Together, ArcticNet and Live It are creating an Arctic education series for grades K-12. This series will focus on different science across our Network, developed into story-rich learning experiences that pair real-world learning with interactive technology. This starts with the Food Web Series, starring Beluga whales, which will be released on November 26.In the time of COVID-19, many of us are searching for different ways to...

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The Canadian Coast Guard: Navigating With Arctic Partners through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Provided by Fisheries and Oceans CanadaIn March 2020, when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, a public health emergency was also affirmed in all regions of Canada, including the Arctic.Relationships with Inuit, First Nations and Métis partners and Northern communities is a priority for the Canadian Coast Guard, and the recent pandemic only underscored this importance.During the early days of COVID-19 and throughout the 2020 operational season, Coast Guard worked with its Arctic partners to address the unexpected challenges. These relationships contributed to the successful delivery of Coast Guard key programs and services during these unprecedented times.Pivoting...

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ArcticNet and T-MOSAiC announce pre-agreement

ArcticNet is pleased to announce another partnership to further Arctic science: We have signed a pre-agreement with T-MOSAiC for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to promote scientific cooperation between the organizations, and to encourage the exchange of knowledge and creation of synergies in Arctic research between facilities, researchers and nations. The MOU will be finalized and ratified at Arctic Science Summit Week 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal next March. “ArcticNet continues to grow the Network far beyond Canadian borders. This partnership will strengthen the quality and reach of Arctic science for Canadian and international researchers alike,” said Christine Barnard, executive director of...

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