1. Science and Research in the Canadian North: Past Paths and Future Possibilities 2030 North: A National Planning Conference June 3, 2009 Peter Geller Vice-President, ACUNS Grant MacEwan College

2. Northern Boundaries?

3. Where have we come from?  “Northern science was still the domain of white male researchers who mainly worked in the physical sciences at southern universities…”  – Marianne Stenbaek, McGill, 1989-1993  “Support for research in the North has always been driven by sovereignty and security issues and by resources.”  – Peter Johnson, University of Ottawa, 1997-2000

4. Building Relationships  Northern Studies brings “specialists from the full range of academic disciplines into regular collaboration.” – Frances Abele, Carleton University, 2001-04  “Our principles compel us to include all of Canada’s many norths and all of its peoples in the development of northern scholarship.” – Jim McDonald, Northwest Community College, 2005-07

5. Opportunities for Capacity Building  “The University of the Arctic offered great promise for post-secondary education relevant to the Arctic and delivered in the Arctic.” – Peter Johnson, University of Ottawa, 1997-2000  “Canada is still the only Arctic country without a university in the Arctic.” – Marianne Stenbaek, McGill, 1989-1993

6. Where are we going?