The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is pleased to invite you to register for the final webinar of the 2025 UArctic Webinar Series, designed to explore key issues affecting the Arctic and Northern communities.

We’re excited to announce the panelists for the final session of the series: Arctic Health and Well-Being. Join us for an engaging webinar exploring critical health and wellness issues facing Arctic communities. Discussions will highlight the importance of traditional knowledge, culturally grounded practices, and community-led approaches, while addressing issues such as access to care, mental health, and the impacts of climate change. Panelists will also reflect on how respectful research partnerships and decolonized health systems can better serve Indigenous communities across the Arctic, and share examples of innovative practices that are fostering hope and positive change.

Upcoming Event:

Arctic Health and Well-Being – [REGISTER HERE]

📅 October 22, 2025 | 🕑 2:00 PM NST

Moderator:

Jennifer Shea, Associate Professor of Indigenous Health, Memorial University

Panelists:

Helga Bryant, Vice-President Academic and Research, University College of the North

Anita Daniels-Black, Director, Northwest Territories Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research at the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research

Vasiliki Douglas, College Professor, Coast Mountain College

· Addressing healthcare access challenges in remote Arctic communities.

· How environmental changes affect food security, water quality, and disease patterns.

· Culturally relevant mental health and wellness initiatives.

Past Events:

Youth Leadership in the North – [WATCH RECORDING HERE]

· The role of youth in Arctic governance, climate action, and cultural preservation.

· Challenges and opportunities for young leaders in the North.

· Success stories of youth-led initiatives.

Moderator:

Patti Bruns, Secretary General of the Arctic Mayors Forum

Panelists:

Taya Tootoo, Executive Director at the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation

Laura Bass, Lead on Memorial University's Climate Collective

Viljo Vuorimäki, Chair of the LYY - The Student Union of the University of Lapland, Member of the Norwegian Chairship Youth Committee, and UArctic Board Member

Decolonizing Education and Policy in Canada – [WATCH RECORDING HERE]

· Integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into education and policymaking.

· Addressing colonial legacies in the education system.

· Examples of successful decolonization efforts in Canada

Moderator:

Dr. Kirk Anderson, Former Dean, Faculty of Education, Memorial University and UArctic Chair in School Effectiveness and School Improvement

Panelists:

Dr. Ramona Neckoway, Vice-President, Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation and University College of the North

Councillor David Swanson, Norway House Cree Nation

Dr. Shauneen Pete, Chair, Emerging Indigenous Scholars at Royal Roads University

Arctic Economy and Business Development – [WATCH RECORDING HERE]

· Economic opportunities and challenges in the Arctic.