Wed, Sep 24, 2025
PANELISTS ANNOUNCED: UArctic Webinar on Arctic Health and Well-Being
The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is pleased to invite you to register for the final webinar of the 2025 UArctic Webinar Series, designed to explore key issues affecting the Arctic and Northern communities.
We’re excited to announce the panelists for the final session of the series: Arctic Health and Well-Being. Join us for an engaging webinar exploring critical health and wellness issues facing Arctic communities. Discussions will highlight the importance of traditional knowledge, culturally grounded practices, and community-led approaches, while addressing issues such as access to care, mental health, and the impacts of climate change. Panelists will also reflect on how respectful research partnerships and decolonized health systems can better serve Indigenous communities across the Arctic, and share examples of innovative practices that are fostering hope and positive change.
Upcoming Event:
Arctic Health and Well-Being – [REGISTER HERE]
📅 October 22, 2025 | 🕑 2:00 PM NST
- Addressing healthcare access challenges in remote Arctic communities.
- How environmental changes affect food security, water quality, and disease patterns.
- Culturally relevant mental health and wellness initiatives.
Moderator:
- Jennifer Shea, Associate Professor of Indigenous Health, Memorial University
Panelists:
- Helga Bryant, Vice-President Academic and Research, University College of the North
- Anita Daniels-Black, Director, Northwest Territories Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research at the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research
- Vasiliki Douglas, College Professor, Coast Mountain College