Native Contributions To Arctic Science At Barrow, Alaska
In August 1997, the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory (NARL) in Barrow, Alaska celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Lab, originally called the Arctic Research Laboratory (ARL) but renamed in 1967, is renowned for its accomplishments and contributions to the scientific understanding of the Arctic. Ami...
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ftunivcalgaryojs:oai:journalhosting.ucalgary.ca:article/64165 2023-05-15T14:19:09+02:00 Native Contributions To Arctic Science At Barrow, Alaska Brewster, Karen 1997-01-01 application/pdf https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64165 eng eng The Arctic Institute of North America https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64165/48100 https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64165 ARCTIC; Vol. 50 No. 3 (1997): September: 201–288; 277-284 1923-1245 0004-0843 Aboriginal rights Economic conditions Employment History Traditional knowledge Inuit Offshore oil well drilling Public participation Quotas Research Science Subsistence Tuberculosis Whaling Barrow Alaska info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion research-article 1997 ftunivcalgaryojs 2022-03-22T21:21:19Z In August 1997, the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory (NARL) in Barrow, Alaska celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Lab, originally called the Arctic Research Laboratory (ARL) but renamed in 1967, is renowned for its accomplishments and contributions to the scientific understanding of the Arctic. Amidst the glory, however, there is little mention of the Inupiat (North Alaskan Eskimo) role in this scientific program. Local residents' knowledge of the arctic environment contributed to the success of both individual scientists and the facility overall. . Therefore, I will discuss in general Inupiat assistance to arctic science from the 1940s to the present, and describe a few specific cases. . Native participation in science at Barrow was made possible by key events, including the United States Navy's oil exploration program, interest in scientific research, and establishment of the Arctic Research Laboratory. . Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Arctic Barrow eskimo* inuit Inupiat Alaska University of Calgary Journal Hosting Arctic ARCTIC 50 3 |
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In August 1997, the Naval Arctic Research Laboratory (NARL) in Barrow, Alaska celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Lab, originally called the Arctic Research Laboratory (ARL) but renamed in 1967, is renowned for its accomplishments and contributions to the scientific understanding of the Arctic. Amidst the glory, however, there is little mention of the Inupiat (North Alaskan Eskimo) role in this scientific program. Local residents' knowledge of the arctic environment contributed to the success of both individual scientists and the facility overall. . Therefore, I will discuss in general Inupiat assistance to arctic science from the 1940s to the present, and describe a few specific cases. . Native participation in science at Barrow was made possible by key events, including the United States Navy's oil exploration program, interest in scientific research, and establishment of the Arctic Research Laboratory. . |
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