The Canadian Studies Center, along with University of the Arctic and Yukon University, invite you to join us for an engaging discussion about the development and growth of the Arctic Council—and where it might go from here.
In conversation with Arctic visionaries Rosemarie Kuptana, Franklyn Griffiths, and Oran Young
Moderated by Tony Penikett
Since the founding of the Arctic Council 25 years ago, conditions have changed. A sizable number of non-Arctic states and non-governmental organizations have joined the Council as Observers, media coverage has increased, and corporate interests have kept an eye on business opportunities. How might these developments change the operations of the Arctic Council? How can the region’s Indigenous peoples maintain a strong presence in this increasingly crowded field?
Some argue that the “new” Arctic is now part of the global system. With these pressures in mind, how can the Arctic Council retain the virtues of a smaller organization and also embrace a philosophy of inclusivity?