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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. One event focused on helping participants find a compelling “hook” to draw audiences into their stories, with Lianna Nixon guiding attendees through the process of creating “stories that stick” during the July 19 session.
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The NNA-CO hosted a special session with National Science Foundation (NSF) representatives to discuss proposed draft revisions to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG; NSF 24-1) regarding Tribal engagement when research may impact Tribal interests and resources. NSF Head of Policy Jean Feldman provided an overview of the PAPPG and the revision process, followed by Caroline Blanco, who shared background on the proposed revisions. The session concluded with a Q&A with participants.
The NNA-CO Community Extension Office co-hosted a CPK Day during the Alaska Indigenous Research Program with ANTHC and APU. The morning session featured keynote speakers and CPK practitioners who shared foundational knowledge, framing, and case studies, and the afternoon included “knowledge bundle” sharing and a focus group that provided peer-based feedback on the draft CPK Toolkit and associated course curriculum.
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The NNA-CO hosted its first Greenland researcher and community networking event, bringing together individuals who worked in or were interested in working in Greenland across various research interests and geographic focus areas. The meeting aimed to identify synergies, leverage efforts, and coordinate work, including collaboration around participation in the 2023 Greenland Science Week.
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.
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The NNA-CO hosted a Learn & Connect Series meeting focused on integrating research with digital media technology through storytelling to support collaboration and convergence. The 90-minute webinar helped participants explore how facilitating, creating, and sharing digital stories could foster a deeper and more expansive sense of understanding.
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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, Colorado. The event was held on March 23, 2023 from 7 to 9pm MT at the Rayback Collective and included mixer activities followed by unstructured social time.
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The NNA-CO hosted a Community Engagement session during the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) and invited NNA projects to submit pre-recorded flash talks and attend a meet and greet with interested Tribal community members. Flash talks focused on supporting and partnering with Tribal leaders, organizations, and Alaska Native communities, as well as working across knowledge systems, languages, and disciplines to center Indigenous community priorities in co-developed research.
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The NNA international meeting at ASSW 2023 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. The meeting provided opportunities for networking and discussion around future collaboration and synthesis.
The NNA-CO hosted an Inclusive Mentoring Workshop where participants learned about how to build a more inclusive research environment, foster meaningful relationships, and build support networks.