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Stories through Photography and Filmmaking – December 28
The Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series is part of the larger AYN engagement plan that enables youth from around the world to learn about new projects, gain insight into new ideas or skills, and contribute their experiences. The direction and topics for the webinars are shaped by the priorities and interests identified through consultations involving youth from throughout the circumpolar regions, and addresses gaps in the mobilization and dissemination of critical information regarding opportunities available to and
for Arctic youth.
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Webinars are held over Zoom as well as livestreamed on Facebook and uploaded to YouTube.
Wellness, Strength, and Balance in a changing North
Webinar 1 – October 29th, 2020
This first session of the Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series explored initiatives and best practices that youth can take to improve their mental health. These include day-to-day activities that contribute to healthy lifestyles as well as recommended steps to access care in their respective regions.
Our speakers showcased successful youth-centric initiatives that will reduce mental health stigma and provide wellbeing resources in circumpolar communities.
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Wellness, Strength and Balance in a Changing North
Exploring the discussions in the Arctic Youth Network's webinar on mental health in the Arctic
Youth Leadership in Arctic Governance
Webinar 2 – November 26th, 2020
This second session of the Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series will showcase the pathways youth have taken to be involved in national and international Arctic governance.
The session welcomes speakers from the emerging Arctic Indigenous Youth Council and aims to promote international alignment on youth agendas to collectively bring their perspectives to international fora and decision-makers.
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Stories through Photography and Filmmaking
Webinar 3 – December 28th, 2020
This third session of the Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series will examine how youth use photography and film-making to share Arctic voices with global audiences.
The session will showcase the work of creatives raising awareness for the changing Arctic through their media and inspiring Arctic youth to carve their own paths in storytelling. Stay tuned as we present our speakers!
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Circumpolar Biodiversity and Traditional Stewardship
Webinar 4 – January 28th, 2021
The fourth session of the Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series explored the biodiversity of Arctic flora and fauna as well as traditional conservation and land-use practices through youth perspectives.
The session showcases the Arctic as a flourishing environment and aims to provide an understanding of the vital human dimension of Arctic conservation.
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Cultural Revitalization through Arctic Arts
Webinar 5 – February 25th, 2021
The final session of this edition of the Arctic Youth Network Webinar Series looks at how arts are used to revitalize culture.
The session aims to inspire youth to pursue arts and traditional creative practices to become a new generation of cultural leaders. Speakers will speak of their own projects, lessons learned and reflections on culture revitalization through Arctic arts.
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