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Polar Impact: Minorities in Polar Research
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An inclusive network of racial & ethnic minorities and allies in the polar research community.
🔗 https://www.polarimpactnetwork.org/
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The event will take place on February 28 from 10-11a EST | 3-4p GMT. Register here: forms.gle/L4ojd9UjMCti...

Please contact us at pimi@polarimpactnetwork.org if you have any questions.
Meaningful Collaborations in Polar Research and Polar Communities
The Polar Impact Mentorship Initiative warmly invites the polar research community to join us as we explore what contributes to “successful” collaborations! During this hour-long panel discussion, we ...
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February 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Whether you are building a career in polar research, have decades of polar experience, or want to learn more about how communities, scientists, and decision makers can better work together to solve complex problems, this panel discussion will offer insights and inspiration for all!
February 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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This article is funded by @arcus-arctic.bsky.social and was a team effort with the help of Natasha Haycock-Chavez, @polarsecco, Polar Impact founder @polarprem.bsky.social, Polar Impact co-organizer Elizabeth Perera, and many others! We hope you enjoy it!
A sea otter floats on its back in the water holding a blue mussel in front of its face.
January 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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We are honored that Dr. Moses Qaĝiidax Dirks translated the entire article in Unangam Tunuu, and are excited to showcase a culturally sensitive approach to research.

Access the full article at buff.ly/3WsLsMx.

Photo credits to Kanesia McGlashan-Price.
Three subheadings are highlighted in front of an opaque white square covering most of the background image of blue mussels. A Polar Impact logo with a penguin sitting atop the earth is next to the headings. The headings, from top to bottom, read: Part 1: A Poisoned Legacy // // Anaĝim Malganam Iĝamanaĝulangis Ancestral Methods // Matal Kadaangis mazaqangis and guustilix Part 3 Guustilix Finding Solutions through Visiting
January 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Shayla is working to find a solution to the increased levels of paralytic shellfish toxin that has made blue mussels, a traditional food, dangerous to consume. Shayla’s work blends traditional knowledge with modern approaches, respecting and integrating knowledge from the community.
A photo of Shayla in a burnt orange coloured sea kayak, smiling and in front of mountains. To the left are screenshots from the article, showing the text in English and below, translated into Unangam Tunuu, a critically endangered language from the Aleutian Islands with ~ 150 speakers. The text reads: Shayla Alamax̂ Shaishnikoff wishes she could eat the clams and mussels gathered on the rocks along Unalaska’s shores. Once an everyday food for the Unangax̂ people, Shayla's grandparents were the last in her family to gather shellfish in town. That's because the traditional food is no longer harvested, due to high levels of paralytic shellfish toxin. Shayla Alamax̂ Shaishnikoff Unalaaskam alaĝugan achidan chalas, waygis quganas kugan lal qaatunaan anuxtakux̂. Ataqadim Unangas qalgadaagamagingis azanas akus, Shayla-gan kukagan ama latuĝingin agatikix alaĝum achidan qalgadangis wan tanadgusim kugan lax̂tanas. Wayaam hiikus qalax̂tas malgalakas, hawakus alaĝum achidan qalgadangis qalgaaĝan aslitalakas qalgal aguun tingin asx̂aaĝiniiĝan aĝikus mal.
January 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM