Potential ramifications to Indigenous Peoples of an Arctic oil spill
June 27, 2019
The Arctic Ocean is opening up: sea ice is diminishing and access is increasing. The extent of summer sea ice has been decreasing by about 13% per decade since the
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Capturing culture
June 27, 2019
Throughout our class, we have learned a great deal about the Arctic Indigenous communities. Within this, we have learned how climate change is affecting the overall health of communities, and
Using community-based participatory research to increase knowledge of Arctic processes and provide research benefits to Indigenous Peoples
June 27, 2019
There is general consensus that Arctic research is insufficient in many areas. One notable area is the relative lack of data on Arctic wildlife populations, a subject that is vastly
An analysis of the Polar Code
June 27, 2019
The IMO (International Maritime Organization) provides a framework for ships in terms of safety, security, and the environment. It is important to have consistency in ships, as people use boats
Shipping Through the Northwest Passage: A Policy Brief
June 27, 2019
As climate change causes Arctic sea-ice to retreat at an accelerated rate, the region becomes more open to anthropogenic activities that Arctic communities have not seen before. The potential for
Sami land rights and policy-driven recognition threats
June 27, 2019
Pride in one’s homeland typically begins with a framework comprised of a storied history, as well as common labor practices through the ages, language and shared personal traditions. Across the
The double-edged sword of technology economic development for Arctic Indigenous Peoples
June 27, 2019
The use of technology economic development in the Arctic region is a double-edged sword for the Indigenous people who inhabit the area. The access to the high speed internet provides
An evaluation of the impact of shipping on Arctic Indigenous Peoples
June 27, 2019
Waterways throughout the Arctic region are experiencing unprecedented ice melt due to climate change. These openings in sea ice are enabling increased commercial maritime activities, including shipping, and extraction of
Suicide among young Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Arctic
June 27, 2019
The topic of my essay is the suicide rate among young Indigenous people in the Arctic region of Canada, which encompasses Nunavut, Inuvialuit, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. Suicide is one of
Options for international policy to promote cooperation in Arctic infrastructure
June 27, 2019
The Arctic’s growing importance on the global scene is driving the need for a unified organization and policy that will both protect the land and its people, as well as