Week of the Arctic welcomes Arctic Council ministers
November 22, 2016
The Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting will host the U.S. secretary of state and dignitaries
from seven Arctic nations at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on May 11, 2017.To showcase the state, Week of the Arctic activities are planned in Fairbanks and Anchorage before and after the meeting. See the list below or visit the website.
Arctic Interchange, Fairbanks — May 8-11, 2017
Fairbanks sits at the heart of America’s Arctic, a critical nexus of outstanding university research and science, indigenous leadership, economic development and innovative policy. Arctic Interchange activities include:
- International Arctic Assembly — Facilitated discussions between policy, business and academic leaders about the goals of the Arctic Council — sustainable development and environmental protection.
- Arctic Council Showcase — A review of accomplishments during the past two years in which the U.S. led the Arctic Council.
- The Arctic Broadband Forum — Two-day workshop bringing together educators, researchers and industry from across the World to discuss the challenges, successes and potential of telecommunications and broadband deployment in the Arctic.
- Mayors Arctic Roundtable — A group of mayors discussing priorities, challenges and opportunities, including circumpolar cooperation between local governments.
- Taking Flight — A reception to celebrate the success of the U.S. chairmanship of the Arctic Council and toast Finland, the incoming chair.
North by North, Anchorage, May 11-14
Events in Anchorage will explore Arctic innovation, resilience and sustainability.
Events are driven by local and public participation spanning the circumpolar North.
They include:
- Innovation Summit — TED-style talks that highlight technology and process innovation related to cold climate design and construction, renewable energy, food systems, tourism and much more.
- Arctic Film Festival and Dance Party — Short films and DJs from each Arctic nation sharing approaches to community livability and musical expression.
- Arts, Crafts and Culture Expo — Arctic artists and craftspeople selling, sharing and exchanging during a two-day cultural celebration.
- Local Foods and Northern Breweries Tasting - Building international cooperation through great cuisine and, well, beer.
Contact Larry Hinzman, vice chancellor for research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, at 474-6000 for more information.