The Arctic Youth Network

19/02/2026

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We are excited to share the layout of our upcoming digital workshop, “Reframing the Climate Emergency? Sámi Youth Perspectives on Climate Tipping Points,” taking place on 21 February from 14:00 to 17:00 CET!

This session will bring together Sámi youth, Indigenous representatives, researchers, and governance experts to explore climate tipping points through scientific, ethical, and justice-oriented perspectives.

The workshop is organized in collaboration with the Climate Emergencies Forum and serves as preparation for our in-person convening.

The programme will include:

A welcome and context-setting session

A keynote on the science and uncertainties of the climate emergency

A panel discussion on Indigenous perspectives and ethical dilemmas

An interactive youth workshop in breakout groups

A plenary synthesis and closing reflections

We are looking forward to to welcoming you this Saturday!

19/02/2026

During Arctic Frontiers 2026 (tag them), two of our Directors, Olga Ievleva and Conor Savage, met with representatives of the Embassy of Canada in Norway and Global Affairs Canada.

We thank Counsellor Marie-France Russo, Senior Political and Public Affairs Officer & Senior Trade Officer, Bjørn Petter Hernes, and Project Leader for Global Affairs Canada, Laurie Pierr Vezina for their time. This meeting gave us the opportunity to present  our ongoing work and explore opportunities for further involvement of Canadian-based youth.

15/02/2026

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There is still time to apply for our upcoming project on resilient future in Sápmi!

Join us for our 1st event next week Saturday!

Link and further information can be found through the links in our bio and on our website! ✨‼️

01/02/2026

Building What Outlives Us: Arctic Youth in Unison ❄️
On 3 Feb | 13:30–15:00 at Margarinfabrikken, The Edge, the Arctic Youth Network will be represented by Olga Ievleva, Chair of the AYN Board of Directors.
The session focuses on moving Arctic youth engagement from isolated efforts to shared systems — strengthening coordination, agency, and long-term impact in Arctic governance.
This is about building something that truly outlives us. 🌍✨

24/01/2026

🌿As we enter the new year, we would like to reflect on the incredible Regional Youth Meet-up shared through the Youth Together for Arctic Futures project in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, from Nov 12–14, 2025.

Over three days, we gathered with local youth and young professionals to learn in community, guided by the overarching themes of Biodiversity and Environmental Sustainability.

Together, we explored:
• Inclusive Collaboration & Empowerment 🤝
• Introduction to Journalism 📝
• Climate & Nature 🌎
• Creative Advocacy 🎨
• Cultural Day – Ukpik Making 🦉

This time we spent together created space to discuss local challenges, share lived realities, and collectively explore solutions rooted in place. It was a meaningful opportunity to listen, learn, and gain deeper insight into the environmental and social realities facing the Northwest Territories.

We were especially grateful to be joined by both youth and Elders, whose presence enriched every conversation and helped create a platform that reflected and honoured cultural values and knowledge carried across generations.

💛 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the community partnerships that made this event possible—your support and collaboration brought this experience to life.

We move forward with gratitude for the conversations shared, the relationships built, and the perspectives that will continue to shape our work.

🌟 We are thankful for this past year and excited for the upcoming Regional Youth Meet-ups in Cambridge Bay, NT and Greenland! Where we will continue learning, growing, and making an impact together.

16/01/2026

📢 Workshop postponed.

Our digital workshop will have to be postponed to February 21st! We hope to see you then.

The workshop will explore how climate tipping points, policies, and adaptation practices intersect with Sámi lands, culture, and resilience.

🤝 Organised by Arctic Youth Network AYN and the Arctic Indigenous Peoples Working Group AIP with support from the Climate Emergencies Forum CEF.

13/01/2026

07/01/2026

Check out AYOs panel for the fourth and final online event in the “Why Care?” webinar series, this time on governance & coastal communities in the Arctic Ocean!

❄️🌊 In a roundtable debate with our moderator Sebastian, International Ocean Governance Expert and Advisor at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), these four youth panelists will discuss the question “Why Care?” about governance & coastal communities in the Arctic Ocean. 

Deniz is a PhD researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute whose work focuses on Arctic coastal and permafrost dynamics in a rapidly changing climate to support adaptation efforts for northern communities. Alongside her research, Deniz is deeply engaged in science communication and outreach, working at the intersection of science and public engagement to foster polar literacy. 

Laura holds a master’s degree in environmental law, sustainable development, and food security from Université Laval and is a lecturer in Indigenous law at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT). She currently pursues a PhD that is part of the Wealth of the Arctic Groups of Experts (WAGE) partnership, which focuses on economic and social inequalities in the Arctic and circumpolar North. 

Natalia is a PhD candidate in Law at Université Laval and examines the participation of Indigenous peoples and the protection of their rights in free trade and investment agreements in her doctoral research. Originally from Colombia, Natalia is interested in the necessary reconciliation between human rights and the global economic system.

Natalie is a female Inuvialuit harvester from Tuktoyaktuk NT who strives to reconcile sustainability through on the land teachings. She is based in the Northwest Territories and often collaborates with Oceans North on projects related to Indigenous livelihoods and the intersection of conservation and harvesting. 

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04/01/2026

‼️Join the AYO in its fourth and final “Why Care?” event on governance & coastal communities in the Arctic Ocean ❄️🌊 One last time, a panel of youth with different research perspectives and local involvement will highlight the importance of governance & coastal communities in the Arctic Ocean! 🏘️💬

Register now for the 12th of January 4:30 pm (GMT) via the link in bio ‼️

https://forms.gle/Ak3Lc4giFVFB1o1b8

22/10/2025

🌿 Regional Youth Meet-Up | Inuvik | Nov 12–14, 2025 🌿

Calling youth and young professionals (18–35) who want to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on what matters most with peers from Inuvik and surrounding communities.

We’ve connected with incredible youth from nearby communities — now we’re looking to hear from those currently based in Inuvik who want to be part of the conversation 💬

If that sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Fill out this short form to express your interest: https://forms.gle/cqYWDoyCsJudu5yy9

Let’s make this November meaningful together❄️