Science in Canada's North: Who Speaks for Canada's Arctic?

Science North Science Cafés

The uncertain future of Canada's Arctic is a matter of pressing public concern, but most Canadians will never experience this changing landscape firsthand. Most of us must rely instead on information sent back to us by researchers, traditional knowledge holders, and documentarians. But whose stories are being told, and what kinds of images, data, and stories have the greatest impact on motivating public concern? How are scientific and traditional knowledge about Canada's North being integrated? Who speaks for Canada's Arctic: researchers, traditional inhabitants, polar bears, or politicians?

This event was part of the Science in Canada's North Café Scientifique Series. Science North gratefully acknowledges the support of the W. Garfield Weston Foundation and the Canadian Association of Science Centres for their support of this event.

Panelists included:

Jeremy Brammer
Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Wildlife Biology, McGill University

Brandon Laforest
Ph.D. Candidate, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University

David F. Lickley
Filmmaker, Wonders of the Arctic, Lickley Productions

Moderator: Dana Murchison
Staff Scientist, Science North