Fwd: ArcticNet ASM2015: Call for Abstracts and 2nd Announcement

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From: Martin Fortier <Martin.Fortier@arcticnet.ulaval.ca>
Date: 2015-06-12 10:44 GMT-04:00
Subject: ArcticNet ASM2015: Call for Abstracts and 2nd Announcement
To: ARCTICNET-ALL@listes.ulaval.ca

(La version française suit)

Dear Arctic colleagues,

The ArcticNet Network of Centres of Excellence of Canada and its partners are pleased to welcome the Arctic research community to Vancouver for the 11th ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2015) to be held from 7 to 11 December 2015 at The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, British Columbia.

As the largest annual Arctic research gathering held in Canada, the ASM welcomes over 500 participants annually and is the ideal venue to present results from all fields of Arctic research and stimulate national and international networking and partnership activities. Scientists, policy and decision makers, representatives of government and non-government organizations, the private-sector, northern stakeholders and media are invited to join us for the ASM2015 to address the global challenges and opportunities brought by climate change and modernization in the Arctic.

We are pleased that the Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) will be joining us at The Westin Bayshore for the 2015 NCP Results Workshop from 7 to 8 December. Please contact the NCP Secretariat for further information: PLCN-NCP@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca.

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations addressing all fields of Arctic research are now being accepted by filling out the online abstract submission form available on the ASM2015 website.   

Anyone interested in organizing specific topical sessions should contact me as soon as possible at: martin.fortier@arcticnet.ulaval.ca 

Posters presented by graduate students are eligible for the Graduate Student Poster Awards.  

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, 2 October 2015. 

Program 

The ASM2015 is a 5-day conference beginning with Student Day at 8:30 on Monday, 7 December and ending on Friday, 11 December. Exceptionally this year, the official opening session of the conference will be at 13:30 on Tuesday, 8 December and the conference will finish at 12:00 on Friday, 11 December.

Registration

On-line registration for the conference is now available on the ASM2015 website. Register before the early registration deadline of Monday, 2 November 2015 to save on your registration fee. 

Hotel 

Our host hotel for the ASM2015 is The Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, ideally situated on the waterfront, next to beautiful Stanley Park. Our block of rooms is guaranteed only until 6 November 2015. Please book your rooms as early as possible by using the hotel reservation information and code provided on the ASM2015 website.  

Be sure to quote ASM2015/ArcticNet when making your reservation in order to take advantage of the conference rates.

Visit the ASM2015 website:

Additional information on the conference, hotel & venue, and sponsor/exhibitor opportunities is available on the ASM2015 website.  

Please post and circulate this announcement among your national and international Arctic networks. 

We hope to see you in Vancouver for what promises to be another exceptional Arctic research and networking meeting.

Best regards,

Martin Fortier, for the ASM2015 Organizing Committee

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Martin Fortier, Ph.D.

Executive Director/Directeur exécutif - ArcticNet
1045, av. de la Médecine, Local 4081
Université Laval, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6
T: 1-418-656-5233
C: 1-418-655-5233
F: 1-418-656-2334
www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca

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Chers collègues,

Le Réseau de centres d'excellence ArcticNet et ses partenaires invitent la communauté de recherche arctique à participer à la 11e réunion scientifique annuelle d'ArcticNet (ASM2015) qui se tiendra du 7 au 11 décembre 2015 au Westin Bayshore à Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique.

Étant la plus importante réunion annuelle sur la science arctique au Canada, l'ASM accueille annuellement plus de 500 participants et est l'événement idéal pour présenter les résultats de recherche et stimuler le réseautage et le partenariat. L'ASM2015 invite les chercheurs, les étudiants, les décideurs, les représentants d'organisations nordiques, gouvernementales et privées à aborder les défis et les opportunités amenés par les changements climatiques et la modernisation dans l'Arctique. 

Nous sommes heureux que le Programme de lutte contre les contaminants dans le Nord (PLCN) se joigne à nous au Westin Bayshore pour tenir son atelier des résultats 2015, du 7 au 8 décembre. Nous vous invitons à contacter le secrétariat du PLCN pour plus d'information: PLCN-NCP@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca.

Appel de résumés

Vous pouvez dès maintenant nous faire parvenir votre résumé de présentation orale ou d'affiche en complétant le formulaire de soumission de résumé en ligne, disponible sur le site web de l'ASM2015.  

Les personnes intéressées à organiser des session thématiques sont encouragées à me contacter le pus rapidement possible à: martin.fortier@arcticnet.ulaval.ca 

Les affiches présentées par les étudiants gradués seront éligibles au concours d'affiches. 

La date limite pour l'envoi des résumés est le 2 octobre 2015. 

Programme 

L'ASM2015 se tiendra sur 5 jours, commençant le lundi 7 décembre avec la Journée étudiante et se terminant le vendredi 11 décembre. Veuillez prendre note que cette année, la session d'ouverture de la conférence aura lieu à 13h30 le mardi 8 décembre et la conférence se terminera à midi le vendredi 11 décembre. 

Inscription

L'inscription en ligne est maintenant disponible sur le site web de l'ASM2015. Économisez en vous inscrivant avant le 2 novembre 2015.

Hôtel

L' hôtel officiel pour la réunion scientifique annuelle d'ArcticNet (ASM2015) est le Westin Bayshore de Vancouver, situé en bord de mer près du magnifique Parc Stanley. Veuillez utiliser les informations disponibles sur le site web de l'ASM2015 pour faire votre réservation de chambre avant le 6 novembre 2015.

Vous devez mentionner que vous êtes un participant de l'ASM2015 d'ArcticNet pour avoir droit au tarif spécial de la conférence.

Visitez le site web de l'ASM2015

Nous vous invitons à visiter le site web de l'ASM2015 où vous retrouverez le programme préliminaire de la réunion ainsi que des informations concernant la soumission de résumés, les commanditaires et exposants, l'hôtel et le site de la réunion. 

Veuillez svp afficher et distribuer cette annonce au sein de vos réseaux nationaux et internationaux. 

Nous espérons vous voir en grand nombre à Vancouver.

Salutations,

Martin Fortier, pour le comité organisateur de l'ASM2015

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Martin Fortier, Ph.D.
Executive Director/Directeur exécutif - ArcticNet
1045, av. de la Médecine, Local 4081
Université Laval, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6
T: 1-418-656-5233
C: 1-418-655-5233
F: 1-418-656-2334
www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca

Notice of Confidentiality / Avis relatif à la confidentialité

 

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Jennifer Provencher

jenniferprovencher.com

Reminder: APECS Canada short survey

Hello again APECS Canada,

A big thank you to all those who have already filled out our quick survey! 

We have extended the deadline to Friday, May 29th, after which date we'll close the survey and tally the results. So this is a friendly reminder if you haven't had a chance yet to check it out and let us know your thoughts on the past and future programming of APECS Canada:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s-AfnckSkrFix8wiMY-NHDPnfEBGAu9MiQGJXHbbFN0/viewform?usp=send_form

Cheers!

Your national representatives,

Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis, and Ann Balasubramaniam

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Meagan Grabowski <meagangrabowski@gmail.com>

Subject: APECS Canada short survey

Date: May 18, 2015 at 9:43:03 AM PDT

To: canada@apecs.is

Cc: Adam Houben <adamhouben@gmail.com>, Ann Balasubramaniam <annbala@gmail.com>, Marney Paradis <marneyparadis@hotmail.com>

Dear APECS Canada members:

We have some exciting news for you!  At present, 4 of national representatives will be attending the APECS World Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Polar Commission, The Gordon Foundation and the Yukon Environmental Training Program.

In order to better represent our Canadian national committee we have created this survey to get your feedback about APECS Canada's current programming efforts. We are interested in evaluating the progress of our national chapter (since it started in 2012) and assessing the emerging needs of APECS Canada members.

Your participation in this 5 min survey will not only help us be better representatives but can also guide the APECS Canada board in reviewing our current programs and assist them in planning new programs for 2015-2016.

Here is the survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s-AfnckSkrFix8wiMY-NHDPnfEBGAu9MiQGJXHbbFN0/viewform?usp=send_form

Please have your responses submitted by Sunday, May 24, 2015. Thank you for your participation!

Your national representatives,

Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis and Ann Balasubramaniam

Upcoming deadline May 31st - ACUNS Student Conference 2015

Hello APECS members,

The deadline is approaching for Early-bird registration rates and abstract submission for the next international ACUNS conference (Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies).

http://arctic.ucalgary.ca/acuns-2015-student-conference

11th ACUNS Student Conference
Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership November 5 - 8, 2015
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts for oral & poster presentations will be accepted until May 31, 2015

Arctic Institute of North America and University of Calgary

(French version below)

The ACUNS Student Conference Organizing committee reminds you that we are currently accepting abstracts for Due North: Next Generation Arctic Research and Leadership.
Please submit your abstract prior to May 31st & register for the conference to take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing ($130 for Students and $175 for Post-Docs/Professors).
Some travel funding is available. For more information and to apply, please visit the Travel Award page
Please share this with your colleagues and students.

Session topics are: 
C1: Arctic Communities: Resilience, Management, Culture, Indigenous Knowledge.
C2: Arctic Sustainable Development: Sovereignty, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tourism, Land Management, Protected areas, Citizen Engagement.
C3: Arctic Wildlife, Ecosystem and Biodiversity: Flora & Fauna, Vegetation, Habitats, Food system, Migration patterns, Wildlife health and monitoring, Forest fire, Species Endangerment, Impacts, Conservation, Management.
C4: Arctic Food Security: Food sovereignty, Subsistence, Productivity, Transportation, Food safety.
C5: Arctic Landscapes: Geology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Glaciology.
C6: Climate Change and Adaptation: Arctic Warming, Extreme events, Climate variability, Biogeochemical Cycles, Changing landscapes, Building Resilience.
C7: Disaster Risk Management: Oil Spills, Toxic contaminants, Coastal Floods, Mitigation, Capacity Building.
C8: Policy, Politics and Leadership: Commerce, Geopolitics, Climate Laws, International Organizations.
C9: Arctic Environment (Data and Techniques): Remote Sensing, Modeling, Surveying, Data sources, Ice core drilling.
C10: Arctic Resources: Renewable energy, Fossil fuels, Fishing, Oil and Gas, Exploitation, Consultation.
C11: Future of Arctic: Opportunities & Vulnerabilities, Mitigation, Culture, Climate, Wildlife, Indigenous Communities, Economy, Sustainability.
To submit an abstract visit the ACUNS 2015 Abstract Submission Page (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/webform/acuns-2015-abstract-submission)
To register for the conference visit the ACUNS 2015 Conference Registration Page (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=7&reset=1)
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11e Association universitaire canadiennes d'études nordique (AUCEN) 
Due North: Nouvelle génération de la recherché Arctique et du leadership
5 - 8 novembre 2015
Demande de communications
Les résumés de communications seront acceptés jusqu'au 31 mai 2015

Faites parvenir votre résumé pour Due North : Nouvelle génération de la recherche arctique et du leadership.
Le Comité organisateur de la conférence des étudiants de l'AUCEN vous rappelle qu'il accepte actuellement les résumés de communications pour Due North : Nouvelle génération de la recherche arctique et du leadership.
Veuillez envoyer votre résumé d'ici le 31 mai et vous inscrire à la conférence pour profiter du rabais accordé aux inscriptions hâtives (130 $ pour les étudiants et 175 $ pour les post-doctorants et les professeurs).
Une certaine partie du déplacement des participants est financée. Pour de plus amples renseignements et pour faire une demande, veuillez vous rendre au site Web du financement des déplacements .

La conférence comprendra les sujets de séances dont il est question ci-dessous
C1 : Communautés de l'Arctique - Résilience, gestion, culture et connaissances indigènes 
C2 : Développement durable de l'Arctique - Souveraineté, infrastructure, soins de santé, tourisme, gestion des terres, zones protégées, engagement des citoyens
C3 : Faune, écosystème et biodiversité de l'Arctique - Flore et faune, végétation, habitats, système alimentaire, modèles de migration, surveillance et santé de la faune, feux de forêt, mise en danger des espèces, incidences, conservation, gestion 
C4 : Sécurité alimentaire dans l'Arctique - Souveraineté alimentaire, subsistance, productivité, transport, sécurité alimentaire 
C5 : Paysages arctiques - Géologie, géomorphologie, hydrologie, glaciologie 
C6 : Changement climatique et adaptation - Réchauffement de l'Arctique, événements extrêmes, variabilité du climat, cycles biogéochimiques, paysages changeants, renforcement de la résilience 
C7 : Gestion des risques de catastrophes - Déversements de pétrole, contaminants toxiques, inondations côtières, atténuation, renforcement de la capacité 
C8 : Politique, politiques et leadership - Commerce, géopolitique, lois sur le climat, organisations internationales 
C9 : Environnement arctique (données et techniques) - Télédétection, modélisation, relevés, sources de données, forage de noyaux de glace 
C10 : Ressources arctiques - Énergie renouvelable, combustibles fossiles, pêche, pétrole et gaz, exploitation, consultation 
C11 : L'avenir de l'arctique - Possibilités et vulnérabilités, atténuation, culture, climat, faune, communautés indigènes, économie, durabilité 

Pour nous faire parvenir un résumé, rendez-vous à la page PAGE D'ENVOI DES RÉSUMÉS 2015 DE L'AUCEN (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/webform/acuns-2015-abstract-submission)

Pour vous inscrire à la conférence, rendez-vous à la PAGE D'INSCRIPTION À LA CONFÉRENCE DE L'AUCEN 2015 (https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=7&reset=1)

 

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Gabriela Ibarguchi, M. Sc., Ph .D.
Biodiversity in Harsh Environments
ibarguchi@biology.ca | (613) 532-3198 | www.biogeography.ca

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA), University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW, ES-1040, Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada

http://arctic.ucalgary.ca/

http://www.ucalgary.ca/ainapeople/postdocs/gabriela-ibarguchi

 

APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award 2015 - 2nd Call for Nominations

Dear Arctic Colleagues,

The APECS Canada - ASA Mentor Award is seeking nominations for 2015!

APECS Canada and the ArcticNet Student Association (ASA) recognize and honor the efforts of their mentors within the polar science community of Canada. This award has been created to acknowledge the time and energy that mentors dedicate to early career researchers each year, and their efforts in building a supportive community.

Do you know of a worthy mentor and wish to complete a nomination? The application procedure, guidelines, past recipients, media coverage, and all other relevant information is available here: http://www.apecs.is/get-involved/national-committees/apecs-canada/apecs-canada-asa-mentor-award.html

Nominations are due September 18th 2015 (Midnight PDT).

This year's third recipient of the award will be announced at the banquet of the ArcticNet ASM 2015 meeting in Vancouver, BC in December (http://www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca/).

Contact Nikolaus Gantner (nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca) for more information.

For the awards committee,

Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
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APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award Chair (2013-2015)


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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
Adjunct Professor
Environmental Science Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca

APECS Canada short survey

Dear APECS Canada members:

We have some exciting news for you!  At present, 4 of national representatives will be attending the APECS World Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Polar Commission, The Gordon Foundation and the Yukon Environmental Training Program.

In order to better represent our Canadian national committee we have created this survey to get your feedback about APECS Canada's current programming efforts. We are interested in evaluating the progress of our national chapter (since it started in 2012) and assessing the emerging needs of APECS Canada members.

Your participation in this 5 min survey will not only help us be better representatives but can also guide the APECS Canada board in reviewing our current programs and assist them in planning new programs for 2015-2016.

Here is the survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s-AfnckSkrFix8wiMY-NHDPnfEBGAu9MiQGJXHbbFN0/viewform?usp=send_form

Please have your responses submitted by Sunday, May 24, 2015. Thank you for your participation!

Your national representatives,

Meagan Grabowski, Adam Houben, Marney Paradis and Ann Balasubramaniam

FW: University of Waterloo Toxicology Postdoc: Human Biomonitoring

ehPECS-folks,

Please find the ad for an interesting postdoc position for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories with Dr. Brian Laird (University of Waterloo, brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>) below and attached.

Nikolaus

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Dr. Nikolaus Gantner
Adjunct Professor
Environmental Science Program
University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, BC
V2N 4Z9 Canada
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Email: nikolaus.gantner@unbc.ca


From: Brian Laird [brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca]
Sent: May 12, 2015 1:00 AM
To: Brown, Adriana; ksolomon@uoguelph.ca; Jules.Blais@uottawa.ca; Nikolaus Gantner
Subject: University of Waterloo Toxicology Postdoc: Human Biomonitoring

Apologies for cross-postings.

I am looking to recruit a postdoc for a contaminant biomonitoring project in the Northwest Territories.
Can you please have the following job ad circulated amongst faculty and students in your respective programs?

Cheers,
Brian

Brian Laird, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Burt Matthews Hall, Room 2313
School of Public Health and Health Systems
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West, Waterloo ON N2L 3G1
Ph: 519-888-4567 ext. 32720; Fax: 519-746-6776
Website: uwaterloo.ca/public-health/brian-laird
ResearcherID: B-3581-2013



Postdoctoral Position in Toxicology/Exposure Science

A postdoctoral research position is currently available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Laird of the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. The successful applicant will assist with the development and implementation of contaminant biomonitoring research among Aboriginal populations in the Canadian Arctic and subarctic. The goal of the project to be undertaken by the successful applicant is to investigate the current levels of contaminant exposure within First Nations communities in the Northwest Territories. The outcomes of this work will help shape public health interventions and communication strategies that promote traditional food use in ways that improve food security while limiting exposure to dietary contaminants such as mercury, cadmium, and lead.

Candidates with strong backgrounds in toxicology, risk assessment contaminant biomonitoring, exposure science, and/or Aboriginal environmental health are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a PhD in toxicology, environmental science, biology, health studies, or a related discipline. Experience conducting participatory research among Indigenous populations would be considered a major asset.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and curriculum vitae by email to brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca<mailto:brian.laird@uwaterloo.ca>. The projected start date of this position is July 1, 2015.

The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Nunavut Planning Commission jobs

the NPC is moving its Headquarters to Iqaluit and has a few interesting jobs open

see attached ad from Nunatsiaq News

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Vicki Sahanatien

Ph.D. Candidate
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB  CANADA   T6G 2E9
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/faculty/andrew_derocher/?Page=4172

Address:

PO Box 1584

Iqaluit, NU  CANADA

X0A 0H0