The GEA Times — Gender Equality in the Arctic

Indigenous youth, gender and domestic violence in the Russian Sub-Arctic (by Anastasia Ulturgasheva)

This article is an enhanced version of the recent commentary provided by Anastasia Ulturgasheva about experiences of indigenous young women living in remote villages in Siberia.

researchIACNApril 3, 2020

Gender and Arctic climate change science in Canada (by David Natcher, Ana Maria Bogdan, Angela Lieverse & Kent Spiers) [Research article]

There is growing recognition that gender diversity within research organizations can result in innovative research outcomes. It has also been recognized that gender homogeneity can undermine the quality and breadth of the research and may allow some to cast doubt on the legitimacy of scientific findings. In this paper, we present the results of a gender-based analysis of Canada’s ArcticNet Networks Centers of Excellence.

researchIACNMarch 23, 2020

Childhood violence and mental health among indigenous Sami and non-Sami populations in Norway: a SAMINOR 2 questionnaire study [Research Paper]

The main objectives of this study were to investigate the association between childhood violence and psychological distress and post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTS) among Sami and non-Sami adults, and to explore a possible mediating effect of childhood violence on any ethnic differences in mental health.

researchIACNFebruary 3, 2020

A scoping review – Well-being among indigenous children and youth in the Arctic – with a focus on Sami and Greenland Inuit [A scoping review]

The children and youth of the Inuit and Sami population in the Nordic countries can be identified as a vulnerable group. Compared to the Nordic majority populations, young Sami and Inuit experience a higher degree of violence, abuse, suicidal thoughts and suicidal rates.

researchIACNJanuary 27, 2020