News from IARC

Book explores Indigenous values through science, poetry and stories

By Yuri Bult-Ito | February 26, 2025

The new book, “Indigenous Critical Reflections on Traditional Ecological Knowledge” contains works by more than 50 scholars, poets and storytellers including IARC’s Anamaq Margaret Rudolf and ACEP’s Leasi Vanessa Lee Raymond.

In Metlakatla, Salmonberries Speak and Tell Time

By Christian Thorsberg | February 24, 2025

Throughout the Berry Futures project, it became clear: Berries gather people, as much as people gather berries.

Food Systems in Focus as New Ambassadors Program Launches

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

The first-ever cohort of Alaska CASC Ambassadors will lead three new research projects on invasive European green crab, Kodiak Island’s food systems, and mariculture policy.

How a single Twitter DM, sent years ago, sparked an AK CASC effort to prepare a new generation of science communications 

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

When the pandemic reinforced the importance of responsible science communication, two Alaska scientists hatched big plans.

Introducing Seven Newly Funded Alaska CASC Research Projects

By Christian Thorsberg | February 17, 2025

Salmon, caribou, permafrost, and wildfire are just some of the priority areas identified by this year’s primary investigators.