Speaker: Olivia Ikey Duncan, Inuit Advocate, Artist, Spoken Word Performer
Hosted by Tram Nguyen, PhD, 2022 UW Fulbright Canada Visiting Chair in Arctic Studies, this discussion series will address current issues and challenges facing Arctic Indigenous communities by directly connecting with Indigenous practitioners and thinkers in various health-related fields.
The organizers invite you to join them for this unique opportunity to learn directly from Arctic Indigenous practitioners about challenges and opportunities in their fields. Please register to attend.
Bio
Olivia Ikey Duncan is an Inuit advocate, artist, and spoken word performer from the community Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, in Northern Quebec. Her work centers around education, housing, mental health, and the rights of Inuit youth. Olivia is passionate about her culture and breaking stereotypes so the world will be a better place for her children and for future generations of Inuit around the world.