NNA-CO Learn & Connect: Scenario Storytelling
November 18, 2024
In this workshop, Dr. Katie Spellman (NNA-CO; University of Alaska Fairbanks) talked about scenario storytelling, an innovative model for citizen/community science developed as part of the Winterberry project. This model turns data into stories and pathways to action, engaging youth and the broader community. The workshop consisted of 30 minutes of interactive presentation with opportunities for audience participation, followed by Q&A.
NNA-CO Learn & Connect: Landscape of Tribal Communities
October 31, 2024
Arctic research is shifting to center Indigenous knowledge and co-production with communities and Tribes. This energy toward Arctic climate research and Indigenous priorities is both needed and taxing for Tribal communities in Alaska. Dr. Adelheid Herrmann (University of Alaska Fairbanks) has developed a guide to help researchers, academics, federal and state agencies working in rural Alaska understand the current landscape and complexities of Tribal communities. Dr. Herrmann shared her report and graphics to help attendees visualize the overwhelming number of external and internal forces that Tribes and Tribal members deal with daily, which was then followed by Q&A.
NNA Photo Contest 2024
July 22-September 30, 2024
The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) hosted a photo contest to showcase the beauty of the Arctic and its peoples, along with all the remarkable work that goes into NNA research. We invited photos of fieldwork, research stations and sites, communities and life in the Arctic (with permissions), wildlife, natural landscapes, and cultural landscapes. Read more about the contest here.
NNA Student Research Showcase
May 23, 2024
The NNA-CO hosted a virtual NNA student research showcase, which featured the 2023 NNA-CO undergraduate research students and other graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with NNA projects. In this showcase, the students briefly presented their research, which was followed by Q&A with the audience. Thank you to the students for their hard work, and to all attendees for supporting the next generation of Arctic researchers.
Communicating science via policy briefs: Sessions for co-working or learning
May 16 & June 11, 2024
Many researchers and project participants are interested in using science policy briefs to share their knowledge and findings with decision makers. To support this, the NNA Community Office in partnership with the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) is hosting regular sessions to facilitate work time and provide space for discussion and advising. Each session is setup to provide parallel pathways: one to allow experienced participants to work directly on their brief and a second to get new folks started. Instruction will focus on using the Arctic Answers templates and resources, which include a pathway to publication. Each session includes time for discussing ideas, challenges, and lessons learned across participants.
Learn more about the webinar series here.
NNA-CO at ASSW 2024 - Addressing inequities in Arctic research through unlearning and learning: Exploring how values influence how we conduct research
March 22, 2024
The need for more equitable approaches to performing Arctic research has been widely recognized by Arctic Indigenous communities and many Arctic researchers. In response to this, the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) is interested in advancing tools and approaches to assist Arctic researchers and partners in unlearning harmful methodologies and learning more equitable approaches based in the foundations of knowledge co-production. In this workshop, attendees learned about the NNA-CO’s Arctic Research is Relationship course, as well as a discussion about the importance of learning and unlearning.
2024 NNA Annual Community Meeting
March 5-7, 2024
The 2024 NNA Community Meeting took place during March 5-7, 2024 in Washington, DC, jointly hosted by the NNA-CO and George Washington University (GWU) and held at the University Student Center on GWU’s Foggy Bottom campus.
This meeting provided an opportunity for NNA researchers, NNA project partners, Arctic Indigenous community members, Indigenous organizations, policymakers, and federal agency partners to come together to consider the state of research and research relations within and beyond the NNA Initiative. Around 300 people attended the meeting.
Please visit the meeting website for more information.
Greenland Research Discussion
February 21, 2024
The NNA-CO organized this meet-up to give NNA Greenland researchers the opportunity to discuss the Greenland National Research strategy. The goal of this session was for U.S.-based researchers working in Greenland to understand the Greenland National Research Strategy from a U.S. perspective and consider what the strategy implies for researcher preparation, coordination, and next steps. This discussion prepared participants to engage more fully with the Research Strategy and Greenland people and organizations.
Communicating science to policy: Writing policy briefs on why your science matters
Session 1: January 18, 2024
Session 2: February 15, 2024
This workshop series discussed the process and benefits of communicating the societal relevance of research through short (1-2 page) policy briefs. Participants had the opportunity to work on developing a brief with experienced guidance and to submit briefs for publication in "Arctic Answers"—a special peer-reviewed section with the journal Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research. Slides and recording of the introduction from Session 1 are posted here. These sessions were organized by the NNA-CO in partnership with the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH). Learn more here.
Indigenous Evaluation Virtual Workshop. Honoring Reconciliation in Evaluation: Wearing an Indigenous Evaluation Lens, Part 2
February 9, 2024
Participants dove deeper into evaluation topics in this more advanced Indigenous evaluation workshop, which followed Part 1 on February 2. Participants explored what is considered a decolonized lens for measuring and defining success and explored the disconnect between that lens and current metrics. The training facilitator guided participants to understand how evaluation can contribute to this shift and how evaluators can act as agents of change. This workshop was focused on strength-based solutions that honor, respect, and embrace Indigenous Knowledge. Please visit our website for more information on the workshops.
Arctic Together Showcase at Alaska Forum on the Environment
February 7, 2024
Arctic research is in the midst of a shift toward more holistic, equitable, and applied community-engaged projects with direct benefits to Arctic Communities. The National Science Foundation is supporting this sort of work in Alaska through the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) funding initiative. Session participants learned how the results from energy, infrastructure, environmental and social research being done through NNA are helping and how they could be put to use in Arctic communities.
Indigenous Evaluation Virtual Workshop. Honoring Reconciliation in Evaluation: Wearing an Indigenous Evaluation Lens, Part 1
February 2, 2024
In this introductory Indigenous evaluation workshop, participants examined their personal perceptions, bridged the gap between Western theory and Indigenous perceptions of evaluative thinking, and began to utilize evaluation tools. Facilitators led participants through the implementation, analysis, and reporting of two major tools that act as interventions. This workshop was designed to build awareness about Indigenous evaluation and build foundational knowledge with the broader NNA community. Please visit our website for more information on the workshops.
Science Storytelling Series - Creating Virtual Tours with Infiniscope
January 25, 2024
Throughout 2023 and early 2024, the NNA-CO hosted a series of virtual workshops on science storytelling, culminating in a presentation of stories at the NNA Annual Community Meeting in March 2024. This meeting focused on creating virtual tours. Infiniscope covered tips and lessons learned as well as demonstrated examples of virtual tours from a community-based project in Hawaii and Polar Explorer.
View the science storytelling series webpage here.
AGU Presentation on “Towards an 'Arctic Together': Supporting an Inclusive and Diverse Community through the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office"
December 15, 2023
The Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) builds awareness, partnerships, opportunities, and resources for collaboration and equitable knowledge generation within, between, and beyond the research projects funded by NSF’s Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Initiative. This presentation reviewed how the NNA-CO incorporates a focus on equity and inclusion in its values, architecture, governance, and activities, reflecting critically on the challenges confronting collaborative and co-production research within NNA.
AGU Session on “Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective Ways of Engaging Diverse Learners in Arctic Science"
December 13, 2023
The changing polar environments have created important scientific and societal concerns in high and lower latitudes. This session focused on sharing effective approaches, frameworks and examples of how to promote a broad understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and the related societal implications. The session also highlighted effective strategies to inspire learners in both formal and informal learning contexts as well as communities.
Science Storytelling Series - Filmmaking Workshop
November 15, 2023
The NNA-CO hosted a filmmaking workshop with producer, script writer, videographer, and editor Dr. Ryan Vachon (Provare Media) for a 90-minute filmmaking workshop. Workshop attendees learned about project mission statements, storyboards, camera and audio gear, and basic editing techniques.
View the webinar recording here.
NNA Student Research Showcase
November 6, 2023
The NNA-CO hosted a virtual NNA student research showcase, which featured the 2023 NNA-CO undergraduate research students and other graduate and undergraduate students affiliated with NNA projects. Eleven students shared their work. In this showcase, the students briefly presented their research, which was followed by Q&A with the audience. Thank you to the students for their hard work, and to all attendees for supporting the next generation of Arctic researchers.
Open Science Webinar: Making Arctic Science Open Science
September 26, 2023
How can we make Arctic social and environmental science open science? The NNA-CO hosted this one-hour virtual event to discuss approaches to open science in the context of collaborative and convergent research in the Arctic, while upholding Indigenous data sovereignty.
Panelists included:
- Dr Julia Lowndes, Founding Director of Openscapes, Senior Fellow at NCEAS UC Santa Barbara
- Matt Fisher, Software Developer on QGreenland project, Associate Scientist, NSIDC
- Mohammad Afzal Shadab, Co-chair of the US Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, PhD Candidate, University of Texas at Austin
View the webinar recording here.
Science Storytelling Series - Facilitating Community Stories
September 14, 2023
The NNA-CO education & outreach team hosted this engaging webinar, where participants had the chance to practice how to facilitate community storytelling through hands-on activities. Lesson plans and techniques were shared to help build participants' engagement and outreach toolbox.
View the webinar recording here.
Science Storytelling Series - Creating Stories that Stick
July 19, 2023
The NNA-CO is hosting a series of virtual workshops on science storytelling, culminating in a presentation of stories at the NNA Annual Community Meeting in March 2024. This event helped attendees find a compelling ‘hook’ to draw audiences into the story they want to tell. Lianna Nixon, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and climate science educator, guided participants through the process of finding that hook and creating ‘stories that stick.’
View webinar resources and recording here.
Special Session with NSF Representatives to Discuss Proposed Revisions in the PAPPG Related to Tribal Engagement
May 31, 2023
The NNA-CO hosted a special session with National Science Foundation (NSF) representatives to discuss the recently published proposed draft revisions to their Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG; NSF 24-1) related to how Tribes are to be engaged when research may have an impact on Tribal interests and resources.
Co-production of Knowledge (CPK) Day @ AKIRP
May 11, 2023
The NNA-CO Community Extension Office co-hosted a CPK Day during the Alaska Indigenous Research Program with ANTHC and APU. The CPK Day morning session featured keynote speakers and CPK practitioners who shared foundational knowledge, framing, and applicable case studies, and the afternoon session featured “knowledge bundle” sharing and a focus group who provided peer-based feedback on the draft CPK Toolkit and associated Collaborative and Indigenous Community-based Arctic Research course curriculum.
Networking Meeting for Greenland Researchers
May 10, 2023
The NNA-CO hosted a community networking event for NNA projects that work in or are interested in working in Greenland. The meeting brought together those who work in Greenland across different research interests and geographic focus areas to identify synergies, leverage efforts and coordinate across our work.
Storytelling Workshop Series Part 1
April 27, 2023
In coordination with StoryCenter, the NNA-CO offered Part 1 of a Storytelling Workshop Series that provided an introduction to storytelling and utilizing story as a method for sharing and communicating science. This webinar focused an introduction to storytelling and ethics of storytelling.
View the meeting recording and slides. Watch our upcoming events page for information about Part 2 of this series.
Colorado Social for Polar Scientists
March 23, 2023
The NNA-CO partnered with the Polar Science Early Career Community Office (PSECCO) to host an in-person social gathering for Colorado-based polar scientists and early career researchers in Boulder, CO on March 23, 2023. The event took place from 7-9pm MT at the Rayback Collective. Attendees participated in networking circles, followed by unstructured social time.
NNA-CO Community Engagement Session at ATCEM 2023
March 21, 2023
The NNA-CO hosted a Community Engagement session during the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM). NNA projects were invited to submit pre-recorded flash talks and attend a meet & greet with interested Tribal community members. Flash talks centered around 1) how they seek to support, collaborate, and/or partner with interested Tribal leaders, organizations and Alaska Native communities, and 2) work across knowledge systems, languages, and disciplines in the interest of centering Indigenous community priorities and concerns in co-developed research projects, processes, and outcomes.
NNA International Meeting at Arctic Science Summit Week
February 17, 2023
This meeting focused on highlighting international NNA projects and their approaches to developing international collaborations, working across knowledge systems and disciplines, building partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, and reaching diverse international audiences. This meeting offered the opportunity for networking and discussing where there may be opportunities for future collaboration and synthesis.
Inclusive Mentoring: Becoming a better mentor workshop
January 25, 2023
In this 1.5 hour interactive workshop, research mentoring experts introduced key concepts for creating welcoming and inclusive research experiences. Attendees were given tools, activities, and discussions that to bring to mentees of all academic levels. Guidance and templates relevant for scoping and supporting summer undergraduate research projects were provided.
Access the meeting resources and recording.
AGU Session on “Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective ways of engaging diverse learners in Arctic science”
December 16, 2022
The changing polar environments have created important scientific and societal concerns in high and lower latitudes. In this session we will share effective approaches, frameworks and examples of how to promote a broad understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and the related societal implications. The session will highlight effective strategies to inspire learners in both formal and informal learning contexts as well as communities. We also invite papers on effective ways of community engagement, co-design of educational and outreach activities, and fostering intergenerational or cross-cultural learning through Arctic Indigenous knowledge, science and observation.
AGU Session on “Convergent Research in the Arctic: Addressing Complex Societal Challenges through Action-Oriented Coastal and Ocean Science”
December 15, 2022
There are growing demands and approaches for Arctic research that addresses societal needs related to sustained and transformational climate and environmental change, shifting socioeconomic conditions, and Indigenous-led focuses on food security and well-being. Finding a balance between “advancing knowledge through research” and “co-producing action-oriented information and tools” for Arctic communities and decision-makers who are on the frontlines of change is a continual learning process for researchers aiming to make their research responsive to complex societal challenges. This session invites examples of Arctic coastal and ocean research that draw on multiple bodies of knowledge and expertise to address societal needs in the face of warming waters, thawing lands, and shifting ecosystems. This session will, in part, highlight work from initiatives focused on adaptation, stewardship, and well-being, including the National Science Foundation’s Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) program and the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
2022 NNA Annual Community Meeting
November 15-17, 2022
The 2022 NNA Annual Community Meeting was held in Anchorage, Alaska, hosted by Alaska Pacific University, during November 15-17, 2022. The meeting will include in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions and events.
Visit the meeting website for more details on the meeting.
NNA Learn and Connect Series
November 2, 2022 - 10:00am AKT / 12:00pm MT / 2:00pm ET
The NNA-CO hosted a Learn and Connect Series (formerly BIN meeting) meeting on November 2, 2022, which brought together four Alaska communications experts who described real-life experience engaging Alaskan audiences using print newsletters, local media, podcasts and ArcGIS StoryMaps. Speakers included:
- Heather McFarland - Science Communications Manager at the UAF International Arctic Research Center.
- Rod Boyce - Public Information Officer at the UAF Geophysical Institute.
- Karli Tyance Hassell - Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at the NNA-CO.
- Mike DeLue - Science Communicator at the International Arctic Research Center.
View the meeting slides here and the meeting recording here.
Broader Impacts Network Meeting
August 31, 2022 - 2-3pm ET / 12-1pm MT / 10-11am AKT
The NNA-CO invited NNA researchers to the Broader Impacts Network (BIN) collaboration accelerator. The group used the Topia platform to break out into small groups facilitated by NNA project leaders. Groups were organized by geographic region and research interests across diverse knowledge systems and career levels. The focus of these breakout groups was to explore ways to leverage resources and efforts across projects.
NNA Photo Contest
Summer 2022
The NNA-CO hosted an NNA photo contest to showcase the beauty of the Arctic and its peoples, along with all the remarkable work that goes into NNA research. Learn more and view the contest winners here.
Fostering convergence to address complex Arctic climate challenges: Identifying opportunities with the Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Program
Tuesday, May 24 - 10:00am AKT / 12:00pm MT / 2:00pm ET
Convergence research brings together diverse participants to craft – together – new languages of understanding and form new perspectives and solutions pathways around complex societal challenges and opportunities. Convergence is an intentional, careful process requiring relationship building and open sharing of individual perspectives so that groups can create integrated pathways to make progress together, often towards community-level activities or applications. Rapid climate change in the Arctic is causing unprecedented environmental shifts that are intrinsically connected with complex social and community activities and concerns, from food security to infrastructure, conservation to geopolitics. The NSF-funded Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) is supporting new and future Arctic-focused convergence research. One activity of support is development of four Convergence Working Groups that will bring together researchers, local experts, and engaged community representatives to work together on a focused, self-formed project; for example, hosting community workshops, creating shared Arctic Data Center portals, developing policy briefs, or crafting science storytelling products. The Convergence Working Groups themselves will attempt to apply convergence concepts and act as test beds and examples for best practices. The process for Working Group formation has already been available for community feedback, with an ongoing workflow aimed to solidify areas of focus and participation by early 2023. Webinar attendees learned about convergence research, formation and activities of upcoming Convergence Working Groups, and broader opportunities for cross-community interaction within the NNA-CO.
NNA-CO Broader Impacts Network (BIN) Meeting - April 2022
April 27, 2022 - 2pm-3pm Eastern / 12pm-1pm Mountain / 10am-11am Alaska, Virtual
The NNA-CO hosted a Broader Impacts Network (BIN) meeting on April 27, 2022, which focused on effective ways to use social media in broadening the reach of research and connecting with Arctic communities. A panel of communication experts discussed utilization of social media for sharing research with Arctic communities, impactful and culturally-relevant messaging, and actionable and tangible communication strategies. Panelists included Alice Glenn, Coffee and Quaq host and Alaska Native Media Group journalist, Sara Eckert, Communications from the Office of Polar Programs National Science Foundation, and Kristin Timm, expert in science and environmental communication from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Access the meeting resources here.
NNA International Meeting (side-event) at Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW2022)
Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 8-10am MT, (4pm-6pm Norway time) Hybrid event
The NNA-CO will be organized and facilitated an NNA International Meeting at ASSW 2022. This meeting focused on highlighting both existing international NNA research partnerships and opportunities for new international collaboration. NNA projects showcased their work, and discussed how they are approaching international collaboration in the Arctic, where they have seen progress and opportunity, and where persistent challenges may remain. This community meeting also coincided with the Arctic Observing Summit (AOS), which is a large part of ASSW 2022. Therefore, the NNA-CO additionally invited perspectives on how NNA research is contributing to Arctic observing systems. Current NNA researchers and collaborators were invited, along with anyone interested in learning more about NNA and related opportunities.
View the event agenda here.
Open Science: Best Practices, Data Sovereignty and Co-Production at Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW2022)
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 - 8am-12pm MT (4pm-8pm Norway time) Virtual event
This virtual workshop was a collaboration between the Arctic Data Center, ELOKA, and the NNA Community Office, and focused on the presentation of open science principles and best practices. Open science was explored from the lens of reproducibility of research, Indigenous data sovereignty, and community data management. The first half of this four hour session focused on FAIR Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reproducible), ethical data practices, and community data management. During the second half, participants had the opportunity to explore data organization and principles of 'tidy' data structures through practical hands-on and small group activities.
View the event open science booklet here.
NNA-CO Convergence Working Group Open Comment Sessions
Session 1: February 24, 2022; 12:00pm Alaska / 2:00pm Mountain / 4:00pm Eastern
Session 2: March 16, 2022; 8:00am Alaska / 10:00am Mountain / 12:00pm Eastern
As a key part of NNA Community Office (NNA-CO) funded activities, the NNA-CO will facilitate the formation, implementation, and outputs of four Convergence Working Groups. The NNA-CO has established an initial set of Convergence Working Group functions and goals, but many elements of the Convergence Working Group (CWG) process are intentionally not yet fully defined to allow for community input. A concept document outlines foundational aspects of the CWG design, provides a potential roadmap for elements yet undefined, and invites open community comment for finalizing the CWG process. We invite community discussion on all aspects, with multiple paths for engaging. Deadline for comments is April 1, 2022.
Arctic Educators Fair
February 16, 2022; 4:00pm Alaska / 6:00pm Mountain / 8:00pm Eastern
The NNA-CO hosted a virtual Arctic Educators Fair on February 16, 2022. This year's fair was focused on Alaska, with outreach fairs with an international focus planned for future years. The goal of this event was to help disseminate great ideas in education, learning products (curricula, videos, learning activities), or opportunities for student or educator engagement (REU, RET, community science, meet-the-scientist video calls, etc.) produced by NNA project teams.
View the recorded flash talks and resources here.
Arctic Outreach Fair - Alaska Forum on the Environment
February 8, 2022; 2:00pm Alaska / 4:00pm Mountain / 6:00pm Eastern
The NNA-CO hosted an NNA virtual Arctic Outreach Fair that took place as part of the Alaska Forum on the Environment. The goal of this event was to share NNA projects with community members across Alaska to encourage new connections and community engagement. Recordings of the flash talks given during this event will be made available as resources for the community on the NNA-CO website soon.
AGU Fall Meeting Session - Arctic Education & Outreach - Effective Ways of Engaging Diverse Learners in Arctic Science | Oral (ED52A)
December 17, 2021; 6:45am-8:00am Alaska / 8:45am-10:00am Mountain / 10:45am-12:00pm Eastern
The changing polar environments have created important scientific and societal concerns in high and lower latitudes. In this session effective approaches, frameworks and examples of how to promote a broad understanding and awareness of the changing Arctic and the related societal implications were shared. The session highlighted effective strategies to inspire learners in both formal and informal learning contexts as well as communities. The presenters also invited papers on effective ways of community engagement, co-design of educational and outreach activities, and fostering intergenerational or cross-cultural learning through Arctic Indigenous knowledge, science and observation.
AGU Fall Meeting Session - Coordination for Use-Inspired Convergence Research and Equitable Collaboration in the Arctic: A Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Community Town Hall (TH45I)
December 16, 2021; 3:15pm-4:15pm Alaska / 5:15pm-6:15pm Mountain / 7:15pm-8:15pm Eastern
The NNA Town Hall at AGU provided an overview of the NNA Community Office (NNA-CO) and shared information about ways to get involved in the NNA community, including participating in the design and implementation of Convergence Research Working Groups, involvement in the NNA Broader Impacts Network, or participation in upcoming NNA trainings on data management, education and outreach, and Arctic community engagement. Current and prospective NNA researchers and collaborators were invited, along with anyone interested in learning more about convergence research and approaches for equitable research collaboration in the Arctic.
Find the presentation slides here.
NSF Navigating the NNA Proposal Preparation and Merit Review Process Workshop
December 9, 2021; 10:00am-12:00pm Alaska / 12:00pm-2:00pm Mountain / 2:00pm-4:00pm Eastern
The National Science Foundation (NSF) held a Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) proposal writing workshop on December 9, 2021, hosted virtually by the NNA Community Office. The first hour of the workshop consisted of an overview of the NSF review process and Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts criteria, as well as most common mistakes made by investigators when submitting a proposal. The second hour was structured around breakout rooms with NSF program officers.
A link to the recording and presentation slides can be found on this page.
NNA Annual Community Meeting Side Event: Filmmaking Workshop
November 23, 2021; 9:00am-10:30am Alaska / 11:00am-12:30pm Mountain / 1:00pm-2:30pm Eastern
The NNA-CO hosted a filmmaking workshop with Ryan Vachon (Provare Media) as a side event for the NNA Annual Community Meeting. Participants learned about identifying a project mission statement, methods for storyboarding and communication, discussing camera and audio gear, approaches to filming, and basics in editing.
NNA Annual Community Meeting 2021
November 8-10, 2021; 8am-1:30pm Alaska / 10am-3:30pm Mountain / 12pm-5:30pm Eastern
The NNA-CO hosted the 2021 NNA Annual Community Meeting for investigators and partners on November 8-10, 2021. This meeting, held in cooperation between the NNA-CO and the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) NNA Working group, provided an important opportunity for NNA project teams, Arctic community members, Indigenous and Traditional knowledge holders, decision makers and other experts to gather to discuss and highlight progress, opportunities, and challenges across the NNA initiative.
Indigenous Gathering Virtual Open House
November 3, 2021; 1pm-3pm Alaska / 3pm-5pm Mountain / 5pm-7pm Eastern
The NNA-CO Alaska Pacific University Community Extension Office invited Tribal leaders, Indigenous knowledge holders, culture bearers, Elders, students and community members to meet the team, learn about the Extension Office, and provide feedback on how the NNA-CO can best serve and support community needs, priorities and research interests.
NNA Broader Impacts Network Meeting #3 (for NNA-funded projects)
September 23, 2021; 9am-10am Alaska / 11am-12pm Mountain / 1pm-2pm Eastern
The NNA-CO invited NNA Broader Impact Network members to work together through networking and through building awareness around culturally sensitive work with Arctic communities and discuss how to incorporate these strategies into broader impact plans.
NNA Broader Impacts Network Meeting (for NNA-funded projects)
July 22, 2021; 9am AKDT (11am MDT/1pm EDT)
The NNA-CO invited NNA Broader Impact Network members to meet for networking via breakout rooms and case study discussions guided by an Indigenous community member. Participants left with resources and strategies to include in their own research plans.
NNA Broader Impacts Network Kickoff Event (for PIs/Co-PIs of NNA-funded projects)
May 20, 2021; 8am-9:30am AKDT (10am-11:30am MDT/noon-1:30pm EDT)
The NNA-CO invited PIs/Co-PIs and outreach and engagement associates of NNA-funded projects to a virtual kickoff meeting of the NNA Broader Impacts Network (BIN). The BIN is designed to support, coordinate, and leverage community outreach and education efforts across all NNA projects.
Discussing Plans for Returning to & Initiating Field Research during the COVID Era
May 4, 2021; 10am-12pm AKDT (2-4pm EDT)
This virtual gathering focused on the state of NNA research field-season planning and community-based activities. Through a panel discussion and break-out groups, participants discussed approaches from across the Arctic for community collaborations, longer-term planning, and dealing with project pivots during the COVID era.
Speakers included:
- Andrey Petrov (International Arctic Social Sciences Association) discussed building resilient Arctic science amid the COVID 19 pandemic
- Shari Fox (National Snow and Ice Data Center) offered a perspective from Nunavut, Canada and the Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre
- Roza Laptander (University of Hamburg) shared her journey as a remote researcher collaborating with reindeer herding communities in Siberia
- Sveta Yamin-Pasternak (University of Alaska Fairbanks) discussed patchwork ethnography as a theoretical framework for field work under COVID
A recording of the panel is available on our YouTube channel.
Resources from the event:
- Petrov et al.'s Nature journal article on "Building Resilient Arctic Science amid the COVID 19 Pandemic"
- The Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre's FaceBook Page
- Information on the CHARTER Project's work-package 3 (WP3) focused on Socio-Economic Impacts of Arctic Environmental Changes on Indigenous Populations and Local Communities
- More information on patchwork ethnography: "A Manifesto for Patchwork Ethnography" from the Society for Cultural Anthropology
COVID Pandemic Guidance for Field & Community-Based Research
April 29, 2021; 10am-12pm AKDT (2-4pm EDT)
This virtual event featured a panel of experts who discussed and shared timely information for those planning fieldwork in 2021 regarding COVID-19 related protocols, guidance, and restrictions at local and regional levels across the Arctic. The panel discussion was followed by break-out groups organized to discuss regional contexts, resources, and evolving situations.
Speakers included:
- Dr. Robert Onders — Director, Alaska Native Medical Center; State of Alaska COVID Rural Response Team
- Dr. Frank Rack — Research Support & Logistics, Arctic Sciences, National Science Foundation
- Matt Irinaga — UIC Science
- Krystal Murphy — Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager, Arctic Research Operations, Battelle
A recording of the panel is available on our YouTube channel.
Resources from the event:
- Dr. Frank Rack's slides "Overview of the Arctic Research Support & Logistics Program’s Approach to Fieldwork Safety and COVID-19"
- Battelle's Arctic Research Support & Logistics Services Gateway