Bradley, Alice (2026) Arctic Observing Summit 2026 Report. Project Report. Arctic Observing Summit (AOS), Aarhus, Denmark.
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Abstract
Victoria Qutuuq Bushman and Gunn-Britt Retter started the plenary panel with a skit talking through the “silly questions” often asked of Indigenous individuals in spaces like the Arctic Observing Summit. By addressing the sometimes inappropriate or misguided questions in a lighthearted setting, they set the tone for the session and for the summit. The session continued with a panel discussion moderated by Victoria, featuring Gunn-Britt, Charleen Fisher, and Sascha Schiøtt. Gunn-Britt talked about how Indigenous Knowledge protects the lands and waters of her home, giving an example of how the community in her fjord adapted to an invasive crab species. Charleen discussed the role of language, and how much information is held in the terminology. She talked about “Indigenizing” as opposed to “de-colonizing” as a means of bringing the strengths of Gwich’in approaches and worldviews into her work and life. Sascha shared her experience working with hunters and fishers as research partners and the depth of knowledge they hold. The conversation circled back to language and how much knowledge can only be conveyed in its full nuance in the local language. The panel considered what makes an effective and welcoming meeting space for the coproduction of knowledge and the discussion of Indigenous Knowledge in the context of research and western science: time together, mutual respect, and understanding.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| Subjects: | Natural Environment > Terrestrial Peoples, Cultures and Societies > Indigenous Peoples Peoples, Cultures and Societies > Local Communities |
| Organizations: | Unspecified |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Jun 2026 13:47 |
| URI: | https://library.arcticportal.org/id/eprint/2966 |
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