Stories & Events

Environmental change in the Arctic over recent decades is increasingly at the center of international interest and debate. ELOKA works at the intersection between Indigenous Knowledge and scientific expertise as complementary and reinforcing ways of understanding the Arctic system and how it is changing over time. By working together, Arctic residents and researchers can make significant contributions to a deeper understanding of the Arctic and the social and environmental changes ongoing in the region. Read about ELOKA research, collaborations and events.

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Bering witness: Alaskan Elders give voice to the NOAA Arctic Report Card

ELOKA Spotlight

December 10, 2019

For the first time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Arctic Report Card will include observations and voices from Indigenous groups at the front lines of climate change in Alaska.

The project team traveling by skidoo and qamutiik (sled) to visit weather stations. Esa often hunts along the way, successfully catching seals on this outing (seen on the back of the sled). These trips are learning experiences for the team in more ways than just weather.

Those who work with weather: Inuit and visiting scientists collaborate for better weather information

ELOKA Spotlight

September 25, 2019

Long before the introduction of weather service forecasts, Inuit read the Arctic sky and environment to predict the weather.

Yup’ik youth add Indigenous Knowledge to online atlas

ELOKA Spotlight

July 12, 2019

Changes for ELOKA team members: McCann, McNeave, and Pulsifer

ELOKA Update

July 12, 2019

Join us in wishing long-time staff members Heidi McCann, Chris McNeave, and Peter Pulsifer the best as they pursue career transitions and opportunities. Heidi departed from ELOKA in May to follow other career pursuits.

Children scrape a moose hide after learning the proper technique.

Indigenous Foods Knowledges Network (IFKN) third meeting

ELOKA Event

July 11, 2019

What does freshly smoked salmon taste like? What is the best way to fillet salmon for smoking and canning? How do you prepare moose skin to make moccasins?

Planning for the Arctic Report Card

ELOKA Event

May 22, 2019

In early May, Matthew Druckenmiller attended a two-day workshop at the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL)