Please submit a resume and one page letter which highlights the achievements of your nominee. Criteria for evaluation will include features which highlight excellence in circumpolar health, demonstrated by contributions through service, research and humanitarianism.

The Hildes medal has traditionally been awarded at each International Congress on Circumpolar Health to distinguished individuals nominated by the adhering bodies of the International Union for Circumpolar Health. Since 1987, more than twenty researchers and health workers from Alaska, Canada, the Nordic countries and Russia have received this award. To learn more about this award please visit csch.ca/jack-hildes-medal

Nominations will be accepted electronically, please email to me at susan.chatwood@ichr.ca

Timelines for the award are as follows,

1. Nominations to be accepted until May 15, 2011
2. Review by external committee between May 15 – 30, 2011
3. Announcement of Hildes Award June 1, 2011
4. Presentation of Hildes Medal Fairbanks, AK, Aug, 2012

All the best,

Susan Chatwood
President
Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health

Travel grants for speakers include funding for transportation, lodging, and per diem. The funding limit is $1500.00 for domestic tours and $2100.00 for international tours. Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the expected event dates. Limited grants are available and will be awarded on a case-by-case basis throughout the rest of 2009. Speakers can cover a wide range of arctic topics and address a variety of audiences, including K-12 students, graduate and undergraduate students, and the public.

Organizations and communities interested in hosting a speaker will find information on the application process at: http://www.arcus.org/arctic_speaker/host.html.

Arctic experts interested in becoming a Visiting Speaker should complete a speaker profile at: http://www.arcus.org/arctic_speaker/forms/profile.html.

The AVS program expectations are available at: http://www.arcus.org/arctic_speaker/expectations.html.

For further information about the program, please go to: http://www.arcus.org/arctic_speaker/index.html.

Or contact: Julie Griswold
Email: julie@arcus.org
Phone: 907-474-1600

Research papers will focus on one of the following two areas:

1. The Arctic Council as a mechanism to advance Canada’s foreign policy objectives, including: (1) to deepen the exchange of best practices and explore a more robust discussion on policy issues and coordination; (2) to increase the outreach and advocacy role of the of the Arctic Council, including vis-à-vis Northerners; (3) to identify key emerging issues regarding sustainable development and environmental protection facing the Arctic requiring further study/research.
2. Canada in the circumpolar world: (1) future political trends and challenges facing the region; (2) how Arctic states can best manage emerging issues in the region bilaterally and/or multilaterally (eg. issues such as pollution/environment, Emergency Response, Search and Rescue through bilateral or multilateral cooperation/instruments including the International Maritime Organization, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change etc.); (3) opportunities for Canada to take a leadership role.

Eligibility:

Qualified applicants must:

• be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• be actively pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s, Ph.D. or equivalent) in circumpolar and/or northern research;
• be in good academic standing, as determined by your university;
• submit a completed application form (available here )
• submit a 1 page paper proposal/abstract;
• submit a letter of appraisal from a supervisor;

Deadline for application is 1 November 2009.

Final papers/essays must be submitted in English or French and cannot exceed 5,000 words including footnotes. Successful applicants will be notified by 1 December 2009. Final papers are due 1 March 2010.

Submit applications to:

Dr. Greg Poelzer International Centre for Governance and Development
9 Campus Drive, Rm 280.1 Arts
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5
greg.poelzer@uarctic.org

Research Paper of the Year

Recognising original research that has contributed significantly to improving health and health care.

To be eligible the research paper you are entering needs to be:

• Published after 1st January 2009, open to papers published internationally as well as in the UK
• Published in English or the author to cover cost of translation

Getting Research into Practice

Recognising those who have successfully introduced evidence based improvements into patient care.

To be eligible, project or initiative must have been completed after 1st January 2008

BMJ Group Award for Lifetime Achievement

For the individual who has, over his or her working lifetime, made a unique and substantial contribution to improving health care, whether in clinical practice, health services, public health, health policy, medical education, or medical research. Open to individuals only. Open to UK and international entrants.

For further information see website: http://groupawards.bmj.com/2010-awards/

For more details, click here.

Meeting, Planning and Dissemination Grant

The CIHR-IAPH Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grants provide partial support for activities in, and relevant to First Nations, Inuit and Métis health. The aim of this program is to provide opportunities for researchers and stakeholders in Aboriginal health to:

• meet and exchange knowledge;
• to engage in the development of consensus on research priorities;
• to develop research questions; and,
• to engage in knowledge translation activities.

For more details, click here.

Operating Grant: ABORIGINAL HEALTH INTERVENTION

Modifications have been made to the funding opportunity titled: Operating Grant: ABORIGINAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.

These changes include the following:

• the addition of a funding partner in HIV-AIDS intervention,
• the extension of the deadline for applications, and
• changes and clarification are provided concerning Research Agreements with First Nations Inuit and Métis partners.

For more details, click here.

• Food
• Water
• Natural/traditional medicines and remedies

Part of the Nasivvik Centre’s mandate involves the support of research and training for students. This year, the Nasivvik Centre is pleased to announce its sixth call for Summer Student Research Awards 2009 (undergraduate level).

Nasivvik Centre will provide funding for students to gain experience by participating in research during the summer months (May-August). Funding support shall be at the CIHR established level of $1,313/month for four months with a maximum award of $5,252. Applications for funding should be made by the researcher supervising/hiring the student.

Applications are invited from researchers whose work focuses on an issue related to one or more of the 3 themes identified by the Nasivvik Centre (see above).

Objectives

• To stimulate interest in research on key Inuit environmental health topics of importance to communities and organizations;
• To provide support to students for training and research in Inuit environmental health;
• To support the development of highly qualified researchers with knowledge and experience in Inuit environment and health issues.

Eligibility Requirements

• The program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada at the time of application.
• Students must be working within an established research project.
• Students must be returning to a recognized undergraduate/graduate University or College education program in September 2009.
• Projects must pertain to at least one of the 3 themes of the Nasivvik Centre.
• Grants can be taken up by University researchers and/or Inuit organizations.
• Grants can not be combined with any other award from the Nasivvik Centre.
• 100% of funds must be used for undergraduate student salary.

Applications

• A two-page description of the research project and a copy of the full research proposal (if project already received granting from a recognized granting council)
• A ½ page description of the role to be played by the undergraduate student in the project
• List and level of other sources of funding for the research project

Location of work

• Name, contact information of the researcher and the undergraduate student

Students will be expected to submit a 3-page report to the Nasivvik Centre upon the completion of their summer work by September 25, 2009 (format to be provided). Supervisors will be requested to aid the students in identifying any outcomes of their summer research experience.

Review Criteria

The selection of recipients for the awards will be based upon the following criteria:

• Training program/environment for the student.
• Fit with key themes of Nasivvik Centre.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Friday, April 3, 2009, 5:00 pm EST. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit applications to:

Susie Bernier
Executive Director
Nasivvik Centre
Édifice Delta 2, Bureau 600
2875, boulevard Laurier, 6e étage
Sainte-Foy, Québec G1V 2M2
T: (418) 656-4141, ext. 46516
F: (418) 654-2726
Email: Susie.Bernier@crchul.ulaval.ca

Do you like to take pictures? Would you like to show the world what the North looks like?

You should participate in the Canadian Youth Steering Committee Youth Photo Contest!

As part of their activities planned for the International Polar Year, the Canadian Youth Steering Committee is holding a photo contest for youth, aged 20 and younger. Enter photos of your favourite animal or area. Ask your friends and family to pose for you, or take pictures of your community. Photos will be judged in three categories:

• Traditional Culture Today
• Polar Wildlife & Landscape
• The Changing Poles

First place winners in each category will receive $2500 in gift certificates towards new cameras and photography accessories, second place in each category will receive $1000 in camera equipment gift certificates, and third place in each category will receive $500 in camera equipment gift certificates. All submitted photos will be published and included in the CYSC time capsule to be stored in Yellowknife, NT until the next International Polar Year, 50 years from now. Twelve entry photos will be selected to produce a calendar to be sent to all entrants. This IPY Time Capsule website will be updated with further prize information soon, so be sure to check back!

Please read through the rules below, and fill out an entry form (download link below contest rules) to send along with your photo. You can submit your photo by email to: IPY.timecapsule@gmail.com

or send your entry by mail as a print or on a CD-ROM to:

ATTN: CYSC Polar Photo Contest
c/o Julia Christensen
Room 705, 805 Sherbrooke St. West
Department of Geography, McGill University
Montreal, QC, H3A 2K6

Whether you are submitting your image(s) by mail or by e-mail, you MUST send a written copy of the completed entry form to the above address.

For further details and rules and regulations, click here.

1. Canada in the circumpolar world: future political trends, challenges, opportunities where Canada should be taking a leadership role;
2. Canada’s Northern Foreign Policy: developments and impact on international relations; from community knowledge to international initiatives; sustainable economic development of the circumpolar region and its communities;
3. The Arctic Council as a mechanism to advance Canada’s foreign policy objectives: strengthening the governance and the effectiveness of the Arctic Council, strategies to advance Canadian priorities in the Arctic Council, circumpolar international policy, increasing the awareness of the Arctic Council, including vis-à-vis Northerners.

Qualified applicants must:

• be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• be actively pursuing a graduate degree (Master’s, Ph.D. or equivalent) in circumpolar and/or northern research;
• be in good academic standing, as determined by your university;
• submit a completed application form (download here);
• submit a 1 page paper proposal/abstract;
• submit a letter of appraisal from a supervisor;

Deadline for application is December 7, 2008.

Final papers/essays must be submitted in English or French and cannot exceed 5,000 words including footnotes. Successful applicants will be notified by mid-December 2008. Final papers are due February 28th, 2009.

Submit applications to:
Dr. Greg Poelzer
International Centre for Governance and Development
9 Campus Drive, Rm 280.1 Arts
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A5

Fifteen thousand dollars are allocated for this current Travel Award.  A maximum of $1,500 will be awarded to individual applicants from Northern and remote areas and a maximum of $1,000 is available to applicants from all other regions of Canada.  A minimum of two Travel Awards are reserved for applicants from Northern or remote areas.

Consistent with the CIHR Guidelines for Health Research Involving Aboriginal People, this travel award is intended for Dyads; A dyad comprises two individuals (i.e. one community member, one research trainee – e.g. Master, doctoral student) that are presenting at the conference (oral or poster). The purpose of this award is to support community trainee conference presenters (dyads) with approved projects to travel to a conference where they can present original research relevant to the conference.

More information can be found at the CIHR website.

- AHRN Newsletter, August 2007