Institute of the North

Institute of the North The Institute educates and engages to convey the reality, the richness and the responsibility of the North.

The Institute of the North is able to accomplish its mission by approaching it at different levels:

Individual – Engaging Alaskans in their civic responsibilities and the corresponding obligations citizens have to one another and the state

Community - Exploring and advocating for local control in decision-making and local responsibility for community and economic development

State – Researchi

ng and educating Alaskans about key legislation, resource development and governance issues

Nation – Bringing policy makers together to strengthen state-federal relationships and leverage Alaska’s strategic location

Arctic – Highlighting Alaska’s role in the Arctic and developing Arctic infrastructure and systems

Global – Providing a model for sustainable development and learning from others

In addition, core principles shape how we engage with critical issues on each of these levels. The Institute’s principled framework rests on the following:
Diversity, not division
Sustainable development
Non-partisanship

Governor Hickel strongly believed in the power of an idea to change the world. The Institute of the North is inspired by his approach and is committed to a robust and thriving future for Alaskans, the Arctic and the world.

04/13/2026
The deadline is approaching (4/12)! To apply, go to https://institutenorth.org/project/aiep/
04/09/2026

The deadline is approaching (4/12)! To apply, go to https://institutenorth.org/project/aiep/

❄️ JOIN our 4-month exchange including monthly virtual seminars with knowledge holders and a community-based workshop in GREENLAND in mid-August, 2026.
The first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications through April 12! ❄️
AIEP brings together groups of 12-15 Indigenous community members, leaders, and professionals, for exchanges across Alaska, Canada and Greenland. The U.S. Department of State is the program sponsor. The goal is to explore areas of regional cooperation across the Arctic. This upcoming AIEP exchange will take place May to August 2026.
Use the link in the comments to learn more and apply today!

❄️ JOIN our 4-month exchange including monthly virtual seminars with knowledge holders and a community-based workshop in...
03/18/2026

❄️ JOIN our 4-month exchange including monthly virtual seminars with knowledge holders and a community-based workshop in GREENLAND in mid-August, 2026.
The first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications through April 12! ❄️
AIEP brings together groups of 12-15 Indigenous community members, leaders, and professionals, for exchanges across Alaska, Canada and Greenland. The U.S. Department of State is the program sponsor. The goal is to explore areas of regional cooperation across the Arctic. This upcoming AIEP exchange will take place May to August 2026.
Use the link in the comments to learn more and apply today!

❄️ The first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications! ❄️AIEP brings t...
02/24/2026

❄️ The first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications! ❄️
AIEP brings together groups of 12-15 Indigenous community members, leaders, and professionals, for exchanges across Alaska, Canada and Greenland. The U.S. Department of State is the program sponsor. The goal is to explore areas of regional cooperation across the Arctic.
Join us in exploring the Harvest Economy, apply today!

The Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) will bring together approximately 50 Indigenous leaders, including business development professionals, government officials, and entrepreneurs from Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, for a multi-phase exchange program to explore areas of regional cooperation...

🌟 Calling young Arctic leaders! 🌟 The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship (ARCYF) is now accepting application...
12/03/2025

🌟 Calling young Arctic leaders! 🌟
The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship (ARCYF) is now accepting applications through December 19, 2025!
ARCYF is the only paid, multi-nation Arctic fellowship of its kind—uniting Arctic youth to lead, collaborate, and build a more resilient future. Institute of the North envisions an Arctic future shaped by Arctic voices.
Check out the link and Apply Today

Through a series of online workshops, fellows will engage in inter-regional community-based research where they will navigate the intersection of Western science and Indigenous knowledge to address the impacts of climate change in Arctic communities.

APPLY NOWHow would you like to join a Pan-Arctic group and build relationships across Greenland, Alaska and Canada?  The...
11/25/2025

APPLY NOW
How would you like to join a Pan-Arctic group and build relationships across Greenland, Alaska and Canada?
The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship (ARCYF) is welcoming applicants now!
Arctic & Sub-Arctic youth from Canada, Greenland, and Alaska are invited to join fellows 18-30 years old to:
- Represent your community
- Exchange methods on harvesting and the harvest economy
- Engage with knowledge holders from across the Arctic
- Design and complete a community based project
- Receive a monthly stipend ($250 USD)
You will also travel to Denedeh, in Northwest Territories, Canada for a land-based workshop in March 2026.
Deadline to apply is December 19th, 2025 at 8pm EST.
For more information, please see the link below or contact [email protected].

https://institutenorth.org/project/arctic-resilient-communities-youth-fellowship/

The next ANILCA training is coming up! "Anyone who wants to understand Alaska and its future must understand ANILCA…the ...
11/18/2025

The next ANILCA training is coming up!
"Anyone who wants to understand Alaska and its future must understand ANILCA…the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980"

January 27 – 30, 2025, online, 8.30 am - 1 pm Alaska time
For more information and registration, go to:
https://institutenorth.org/project/anilca/

JOIN US!  The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship (ARCYF) is welcoming applicants now!Arctic & Sub-Arctic yout...
11/11/2025

JOIN US! The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship (ARCYF) is welcoming applicants now!
Arctic & Sub-Arctic youth from Canada, Greenland, and Alaska are invited to join fellows 18-30 years old to:
- Represent your community
- Build lasting relationships with other Arctic and Sub-Arctic youth
- Exchange ideas and methods on harvesting and the harvest economy
- Engage with knowledge holders from across the Arctic
- Design and complete a community based project
- Receive a monthly stipend ($250 USD)
You will also travel to Denedeh, in Northwest Territories, Canada for a land-based workshop in March 2026.

The deadline for applications is November 21st, 2025 at 8pm EST.

For more information, please see the link below or contact [email protected].

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2550 Denali Street Suite 707
Anchorage, AK
99503

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