The Institute of the North is pleased to announce the first cohort of the Arctic Indigenous Exchange Program (AIEP) is open and accepting applications!
This exchange aims to strengthen people-to-people relationships, advance cooperation, and foster greater cultural and commercial ties among Arctic Indigenous populations. The program was created under the Biden administration, through the U.S. State Department. Community members, leaders, and professionals, from Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland (30+ years of age) are invited to apply.
The cohort will be announced in late April 2026, with programming running May - August 2026. This is a four month program focusing on Harvest Economy, rooted in food gathering, land stewardship, and cultural practice relating to economic development and community resilience.
Participants will join a network of Arctic Indigenous leaders driving ethical and community-centered solutions related to this theme, and engage in a community-based workshop in Greenland and participate in monthly webinars with knowledge holders.
The deadline to apply is April 12th, 2026, at 8pm EST.
If you would like to get involved in some way, please let us know and email us at aiep@institutenorth.org !
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