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Every day of the Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES), as I was standing on the escalator of the Dena’ina Convention Center, I questioned my presence. Why was I attending this international conference? What was my purpose, and even further: what is my place in the Arctic? I’ve been living in Whitehorse, Yukon for more than two … Continued
This month, members of our Arctic Policy Cohort attended the Arctic Circle Assembly, the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. To meaningfully connect with the land and each other before the conference, our delegation explored the ice, volcanic rock, geothermal water, and vast ocean … Continued
This May, we had the privilege of attending the Emerging Leaders program and Arctic Frontiers conference. SOI delegates and staff travelled to Norway for this seven-day immersive experience, complete with workshops, presentations, and land-based activities. Veronica Flowers, one of the SOI delegates, has summarized the week’s events and sentiments in an original blog post featured … Continued
Climate Change in my Community and CAC Reflection Leonie Steigenberger, 2021 Climate Action Cohort Member This picture was taken on August 15th, 2021, around 4:30pm in Vernon BC. Smoke from the nearby raging wildfires completely blocked out the sun, creating an eery ambiance of nightfall in the middle of the afternoon on a hot summer … Continued
December 6, 2020. 2020 CAC Community Project update from Leah DavidsonAs the pandemic rages on, students and teachers are looking for new ways to bring immersive environmental education to their students. 70% of teachers say that using video / online games increases student engagement and 60% report that it is helpful for personalizing learning and collecting data. … Continued
September 12, 2020. A reflection on climate policy from Zohreh Rezaie Manesh.Climate policy can play a vital role in providing a unifying common ground for action and mutual understanding between various stakeholders, and on multiple scales. In addition to providing space for dialogue and planning, I feel that climate policy aims to create guidelines for the … Continued
September 8, 2020. A reflection on climate action from Denis Kavanna. Growing up I got to hear stories from my grandfather, James Kavanna, about how different things in Cambridge Bay were back when they had nothing but tiny houses and how it was easier to get food. These days it’s harder to get food because … Continued
August 12, 2020. A reflection on climate policy and action from Avery Velez. Figure 1 photo credit: Avery Velez, K’taqamkuk, July 2020 Kwe’ teluisi Avery, n’in l’nuwey weji-sqala’tmik Mi’kma’ki K’taqamkuk, kepmitelsi puoin My name is Avery (they/them/negm), I am Mi’kmaw grown from the land now called Newfoundland, and I am proud to be a queer … Continued
July 28, 2020. A reflection on climate policy from Leah Davidson.I come from a small, semi-rural 4000-person community that lacks environmental awareness, but has adopted affinity and care for the land and nature. For example, we grow produce locally, carpool to activities, walk extensively, and try to conserve resources. My community is tight-knit, fairly ethnically … Continued
