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IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 – First Circular
June 8-12, 2010
The IPY Oslo Science Conference will demonstrate, strengthen, and extend IPY’s remarkable accomplishments in science and outreach. By highlighting the extraordinary multinational efforts in research and in communication of research to the public, the Conference will provide an opportunity to explore the full breadth and global impact of polar research during IPY.
A preliminary programme schedule for IPY Oslo Science Conference 2010 
is now ready.
Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS): IPY International Early Career Researcher Symposium
December 4 – 8, 2009
Victoria, BC
The Canadian IPY Program is supporting this international symposium of early careers polar scientists being hosted by APECS. This symposium is a Career Development workshop sponsored to bring early career Arctic and Antarctic researchers together for a series of career development training sessions to develop professional skill, work with senior mentors, and develop international and interdisciplinary collaborations.
For more information please visit the APECS website
6th ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting
December 8-11, 2009
Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
ArcticNet hosts the largest annual Arctic research gathering in Canada. This conference is an opportunity to present results from all fields of Arctic research and stimulate networking and partnership activities. The 2009 meeting welcomes researchers, students, policy makers and stakeholders to address the global challenges and opportunities brought by climate change in the Arctic.
On December 8, the Canadian IPY Program is helping to support ArcticNet’s fifth annual Student Day, one of the largest gatherings of students engaged in Arctic research, organized by the ArcticNet Student Association. The goal of Student Day is to provide an opportunity for students to build and strengthen relationships, partake in dynamic discussions and learn from each other’s research experiences. Student Day is open to all interested individuals and they welcome the participation of students, scientists and representatives from northern communities, Inuit organizations, government and industry.
Canadian IPY Early Results Workshop
February 16 – 18, 2010
Chateau Laurier Hotel, Ottawa Ontario
The Canadian IPY Program is pleased to announce the Canadian IPY Early Results Workshop. This three-day workshop will bring together the Canadian IPY community and those interested in Arctic science to discuss early results, contemplate synergies and initiate/further a dialogue on policy implications of IPY research and related activities. Details regarding conference themes, schedules, registration, travel support, hotel bookings and related matters will follow in the upcoming weeks. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Rees at: Stephanie.Rees@ainc-inac.gc.ca or (819) 953-1268.
8:00pm, RCAF Officers Mess, 158 Gloucester St. Ottawa, Ontario
Since 1947 the Arctic Circle has brought together friends who share a lively interest in the Canadian North for monthly presentations by members and guests. The Circle’s membership includes many of Canada’s most distinguished Arctic researchers, as well as those with a love for the North.
The Circle meets on the second Tuesday of every month from October through April to hear interesting and informative presentations on everything Arctic. The schedule for 2009-2010 is below.
December 8, 2009 – Anna Banerji MD, Univ. of Toronto, Dept. of Pediatric and Dalla School of Public Health, “Respiratory Infections in Inuit Children: Success and Challenges”
January 12, 2010 – Dr. Luke Copland, Dept. of Geography, Univ. of Ottawa, “Recent Ice Shelf and Multilayer Sea Ice Losses Along Northern Ellesmere Island”
March 9, 2010 – Kathleen Fischer, Executive Director, Federal IPY Program, “The Legacy of the International Polar Year For Canada”
April 13, 2010 – Dr. Claudio Aporta, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University, “Old Routes, New Trails: Exploring Inuit Sense of Territory Along the Northwest Passage”
