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In 1875, Canada established a reserve for Icelandic immigrants on the shores of Lake Winnipeg that the Icelanders called Nýja Ísland (New Iceland). As Parks Canada notes on a historic monument in Gimli, Manitoba, “New Iceland represents a distinctive episode in the early settlement of the Canadian West.” Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the founding of New Iceland, this webinar offers fresh insights into Icelandic emigration to Canada in the 1870s. In addition to exploring the push and pull factors that led to the foundation of Nýja Ísland on the Western shores of Lake Winnipeg, the webinar also addresses the Icelandic emigrants’ relations with Indigenous peoples, an important area of new historical research.
Please join us on online on September 29th at 11:30am-12:30pm EST to discuss the The Icelandic Emigration to the Americas 1860-1914 From an International Perspective presented by Dr. Ólöf Garðarsdóttir, Professor in Social History, Dean of School, School of Humanities, University of Iceland and Dr. Ryan Eyford, Associate Professor, Department of History, The University of Winnipeg on New Iceland in Canada: 150th Anniversary Reflections.
Registration is on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-iceland-in-canada-150th-anniversary-reflections-tickets-1685382667929?aff=oddtdtcreator
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We are looking for your contributions to the IASSA NewsletterNorthern Notes
We are pleased to invite contributions for the upcoming issue of Northern Notes (Issue 64), the official newsletter of the International Arctic Social Sciences Association which will be published in October 2025.
Northern Notes is published twice a year by the IASSA Secretariat and keeps our members and the wider community informed about the latest developments in Arctic social sciences.
Do you have a recent publication, fieldwork update, or event experience to share? We would love to feature your work!
Possible contributions include (but are not limited to):
- Key dates for conferences or other events
- Publications and ongoing projects
- Event reviews
- Scholar portraits and interviews
- Calls for papers
- Job openings
- Other relevant news for the IASSA community
For reference, previous issues of Northern Notes can be found on our website at https://iassa.org/newsletters
Submission Guidelines:
- Text: Please submit your contribution as a Word document (.docx) with your preferred text styling. (The newsletter team will adjust fonts and sizes to match the layout.)
- Images: High-quality files (PNG, TIFF, or JPEG), properly cropped and at publication-ready resolution. If you have specific requirements for your submission, kindly let us know in advance.
Deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025
please send your contributions to:
Norja Walther
Secretary, IASSA | MA Student, Arctic Social Sciences
Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland
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Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Arctic science and policy at Arctic Frontiers? We're hiring a senior adviser, who will have responsibility for driving and delivering the science portfolio. We're looking for someone who thrives at the crossroads of research, international collaboration and geopolitics.
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We are excited to welcome everyone to the 20th anniversary of our annual conference - Arctic Frontiers 2026: Turn of the Tide. The conference will take place from February 2-5th 2026 in Tromsø, Norway.
The title of the conference underscores the ebb and flow of the world, and the time for change. In this moment of opportunity, we invite participants to reflect on the rhythms of global change and their implications for the pan-Arctic region.
We are also happy to announce the science themes that will be explored at the 2026 conference. The seven themes serve as a knowledge base for the conference and span social sciences, natural sciences, management and ethics. Abstract submission will open on August 4th.
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Dear Colleagues,
I would like to bring to your attention the open call recently launched by the European Polar Board (EPB) and the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), urging EU decision-makers to secure dedicated polar research funding in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2028–2034) under FP10.
What are the MFF and FP10?
The MFF is the EU’s long‑term budget, setting spending ceilings and priorities over seven‑year periods. The upcoming one will cover the period from 2028 to 2034.
FP10 (the 10th Framework Programme for Research & Innovation) is Horizon Europe’s successor; the EU’s flagship research programme running from January 2028 to 2034.
The February 11, 2025, MFF communication suggests no dedicated funding for FP10. The revised MFF communication will be published and discussed at the European Parliament in July 2025. Once the MFF is established, any research funding framework will need to operate within its financial and policy constraints.
Why this matters?
The EU is one of the world’s largest funders of polar research. Through the previous Framework Programmes, EU-funded research has provided essential knowledge and analysis. European researchers have delivered data, insights, and innovations that directly support EU goals; from maritime security and environmental protection to international cooperation and sustainable development. EU-funded projects have tracked sea ice retreat, monitored permafrost thaw, and explored ecosystem resilience in ways that no single nation could achieve alone.
However, it is not only about understanding the ice, the polar land, and the polar ocean. EU-funded research has helped develop early warning systems, assess infrastructure risks, and evaluate new shipping routes. It has strengthened our capacity to respond to emergencies in remote regions and to adapt agricultural and fisheries policies to changing global conditions. Much of this knowledge has been directly referenced in EU strategies, including the Arctic Policy, the European Green Deal, and Horizon Europe Missions.
The EU investment in Polar Research has positioned Europe as a key voice in international polar governance and scientific diplomacy, enabling the EU and its Member States to contribute actively to global forums with a solid scientific foundation. No other national initiative worldwide can unite the best minds across countries like the EU's sustained funding for polar research. Without continued, structured investment for Polar Research under FP10, this knowledge pipeline risks breaking down.
Timing is tight: The MFF will be discussed at the European Parliament in July 2025. The MFF must be adopted by unanimity by the 27 EU Member States in the Council, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament in July 2025.
How you can help:
- Sign & endorse our 1‑page open call.
- Share it with colleagues and partners in Europe and beyond to support a long-term, sustainable EU commitment to Polar Research.
In parallel to our open call, EPB is preparing a concise three-page document to be sent to Members of the European Parliament, the President of the European Commission, and other key authorities. It will make the case for continued EU funding for Polar Research under FP10 by showcasing the EU’s global leadership, policy impact, and the pressing research needs identified by projects such as EU-PolarNet. The document will also demonstrate that the European Polar Research Community is ready to respond if sustained EU support is secured. It will be shared in late May/early June, alongside our open call. The more signatures our call gathers, the stronger our message will be.
You can find the link to sign our online open call at the bottom of this page and also here: Secure Europe’s leadership in Polar Research by targeted investments in FP10 - Sign the open call
Thank you for your support.
Best Regards,
Dr. Maria Grigoratou
Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board