Overview
Tundra Talks is a new webinar series, hosted by ARCUS, that centers around insightful discussions on Community and Citizen Science in the Arctic region. Through thoughtful conversations and shared perspectives, Tundra Talks aims to foster a deeper understanding of the vital role of community and citizen science in the Arctic, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange for the benefit of both residents and the broader scientific community.
Register for Tundra Talks
Tundra Talks is free and open to the public. Take a moment to register for our next upcoming event.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 9:00AM AKDT
Cultural Preservation and Community Building Through Art
Join us for Cultural Preservation and Community Building Through Art, a Tundra Talk featuring a panel of Alaskan artists: Susan Qilgialuk Hope, Amy Ahnaughuq Topkok, and Bobby Qalutaksraq Brower. These talented artists will explore how traditional practices, such as Inupiaq skin-sewing, fur fashion, and indigenous art, preserve culture and strengthen community ties.
Presenter Biographies
Amelia Katherine (Barr) Topkok is originally from Kotzebue, Alaska, but also grew up in Nome, Alaska (1970s). Currently Amy is the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) Reporting and Outreach Coordinator at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, but also teaches Alaska Native Studies courses as an adjunct. She completed her Masters of Arts in Cross-Cultural Studies in May, 2018 and her Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and minor in Native Art in 1997. Amy is currently a fourth-year PhD graduate student in Indigenous Studies and her main area of interest is Inupiaq skin-sewing.
An Arctic Slope Inupiaq, Susan Hope was born in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. She attended Ilisagvik College and the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1987-1990. An Inupiaq artist and instructor, her work draws from her historical knowledge, indigenous principles, and addresses the interaction of local history, events with intimate memories.
Bobby Brower is an Inupiaq fashion artist, and furrier, and was born and raised in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. She is the designer and owner of Arctic Luxe. Arctic Luxe is a brand that promotes and sells luxurious handmade indigenous clothing and accessories, and manufactured indigenous designed clothing.
Past Events
ARCUS Arctic Research Seminar and Tundra Talks with Mike Koskey and Yoko Kugo: Co-Production of Knowledge, on Wednesday 21 August 2024, is now archived.
The panel discussion on K-12 Student-Led Research featured presenters Alyssa Scott with Child Trends, Katie Spellman with University of Alaska Fairbanks, Elena Sparrow with University of Alaksa Fairbanks, and Roben Itchoak with Shishmaref School. The discussion held on Wednesday 21 February 2024, is now archived.
To stay posted about upcoming events, join an ARCUS email list and participate in Connect the Arctic.