The Indigenous Evaluation Workshop: Honoring Reconciliation in Evaluation: Wearing an Indigenous Evaluation Lens, was held in two parts in February 2024 for the broader Navigating the New Arctic community. The first session introduced participants to Indigenous evaluation by examining personal perceptions, bridging Western and Indigenous evaluative approaches, and practicing the use of foundational evaluation tools. The second session, guided participants to explore a decolonized lens for defining and measuring success, examined gaps in current metrics, and considered how evaluators can act as agents of change. Together, the workshops emphasized strength-based approaches that honor and uphold Indigenous Knowledge within research and evaluation contexts.

In the Communicating science to policy: Writing policy briefs on why your science matters webinar, the Navigating the New Arctic Community Office (NNA-CO) and the Study of Environmental Arctic Change (SEARCH) welcomed participants to an online workshop series to help researchers and collaborators communicate with policymakers. The sessions guided participants in preparing two-page “Arctic Answers” for publication in Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research (AAAR) and provided opportunities for hands-on development of briefs with experienced guidance. The workshops focused on helping researchers share scientific and Indigenous knowledge in clear, concise language to inform decision-making amid accelerating environmental change in the Arctic.