Speaking: Carolina Behe, Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
Arctic science has profound importance for Arctic residents as well as people around the world. However, the Arctic research community itself is highly demographically homogeneous. To make Arctic research more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive, the Arctic research community needs to continue to learn and update our approaches and systems.
Therefore, the IARPC Collaborations Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is hosting a quarterly reading group initiative, designed to encourage reading and open conversations on topics related to diversity and inclusion in Arctic Science. Their next event will focus on Indigenous food sovereignty and self-governance, featuring a discussion with Carolina Behe of the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska.
This will be an open, informal event focused on conversation, curiosity, and learning. The organizers hope that this supportive learning environment will lead towards action and change. All are welcome to join.