Panelist Announced: UArctic Webinar - Youth Leadership in the North

UArctic's 2025 Webinar Series will bring together international experts, researchers, and community leaders to discuss leadership, education, economic development, and health in Arctic Canada. The theme of the first webinar in the series is Youth Leadership in the North. This webinar is designed for youth researchers, institutions, and organizations who engage youth in leadership roles pertaining to Northern communities and the Arctic. Our discussion will center on themes including; challenges, youths role in policy and decision making, and collaboration for a sustainable future.

Youth Leadership in the North – [REGISTER HERE]

📅 March 5, 2025 | 🕑 2:00 PM NST

• 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's Mayor 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.

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