Indigenous Knowledge in Arctic Research: A Panel with the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission

Discover the power of Indigenous Knowledge in Arctic research in a panel discussion with the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission on co-producing research methodologies.

The Iñupiat people hold thousands of years of intergenerational ecosystem knowledge centered on stewardship and sustainability. Join the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (AEWC) for an impactful panel discussion on incorporating Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (ITEK) into Arctic research planning. Learn how this vital collaboration improves project data while safeguarding the Arctic ecosystem.

Panelists: Representative Hunters from the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (John Hopson, Jr., Harry Brower, Jr., and Martin Edwardsen) and facilitators Sheyna Wisdom (Alaska Ocean Observing System) and Jenny Evans (AEWC)
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Arctic Marine Science: Sikuliaq to Shore. Free, registration suggested