This 10-part webinar series explores diverse perspectives on Arctic Global Health. Despite documented health disparities between the circumpolar north and other regions, the Arctic remains an underrepresented area in global health research. This series offers a transdisciplinary look at key global health challenges and opportunities in the High North. Join us for this free, open-access webinar series with academics and specialists on Arctic governance, ecosystem change, food security, migration, climate change, Indigenous rights and more.
PAST WEBINARS & RECORDINGS
Webinar 1: Setting the Stage for The Arctic – A Global Health Perspective – Watch the Webinar
February 1 | 9:30-10:30 am EST
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Dr. Paul O’Byrne Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University |
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Dr. Andrea Baumann Associate Vice-President, Global Health, McMaster University |
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Ambassador Patrick Parisot Canadian Ambassador to Norway |
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Ambassador Jon Elvedal Fredriksen Norwegian Ambassador to Canada |
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Dr. Cecile Daae CEO, Regional Health Authority, Northern Norway |
Webinar 2: Environmental Determinants and Human Health in the Arctic – Watch the Webinar
February 8 | 10:00-11:00 am EST
Dr. Chris Furgal
Associate Professor, Indigenous Environmental Studies, Trent University
Webinar 3: Covid-19, Human Health and the Arctic – Watch the Webinar
February 22 | 10:00 -11:00 am EST
Dr. Jennifer Spence
Executive Secretary, Sustainable Development Working Group (Arctic Council)
Webinar 4: Arctic Governance – Watch the Webinar
March 1 | 10:00 -11:00 am EST
Dr. Margherita Paola Poto,
University of Turin; Researcher
Faculty of Law, The Arctic University of Norway
Webinar 5: Country Food Security and Safety in the Canadian Arctic – Watch the Webinar
March 8 | 10:00 -11:00 am EST
Dr. Emily Jenkins,
Professor & Department Head (Acting), Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Saskatchewan
Webinar 6: Effects of Health Policies and Local Interventions on Health Outcomes Among the Sami in Norway – Watch the Webinar
March 15 | 10:00 -11:00 am EST
Lars Helander
Adult Psychiatry, Suicidology and Community Psychology
Lars is a sea Sami from Northern Norway (Njigu in Unjarga gielda)
Webinar 7: Community-Engaged Research and Northern Sustainability Watch the Webinar
March 22 | 10:00 -11:00 am EDT
Dr. Gita Ljubicic
Associate Professor, School of Earth, Environment and Society, Faculty of Science, McMaster University
Webinar 8: Roots of Northern Indigenous People’s Health: Connecting Autonomy, Self-Governance & Power in the Circumpolar North – Watch the Webinar
March 29 | 10:00 -11:00 am EDT
Dr. Nancy Doubleday,
Director, Water Without Borders
Professor, Department of Philosophy, McMaster University
Webinar 9: Economic Development and Policy relating to the Northern Context – Watch the Webinar
April 6 | 10:00 -11:00 am EDT
- Dr. Laura Way, Manager, Strategic Policy, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by attendees, participants, and speakers as part of this webinar series are those of the individuals stating them and are not representative of an ideological stance or public policy position by McMaster University or the Global Health Office.