ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren JonesWarren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich’in, Yup’ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer.In Episode 2 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by writer and photographer, Emily Sullivan (she/they). Currently living on Dena'ina Ełnena, the lands surrounding Anchorage, Emily is a backcountry ski athlete and a community organizer for climate justice, Arctic sustainability, and land issues in Alaska. They approach their work with an intersectional lens on climate, justice, and reciprocity, with a focus on outdoor recreation, community, and environmental wellness. Warren and Emily discuss a range of topics including outdoor recreation, relationship with self, relationship to land, and using Indigenous values as a way to approach adventure and exploration.Reference Links – Mentioned in this Episode:Alaska Native CorporationsEmily's articles on outdoor recreationColour The Trails - BlPOC & allies interested in outdoor adventureHatcher PassAlaska Avalanche SchoolNorthern Alaska Environmental CenterIMAGO Initiative - The Wilderness SocietyBackcountry skiingSolomon Village and the IPOP MineFollow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise

ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the NorthHosted by Miaraq, Warren JonesWarren is a Northern philosopher, husband, father of four, fisherman, and a Marine Corp veteran. He is Alaska Native with Gwich’in, Yup’ik and Iñupiaq ancestors. A lifelong Alaskan, Warren was born in Bethel and raised in Nome and Palmer.In Episode 1 of ARCTICA, Warren is joined by longtime friend and Student Advocate, Mary Essaaq Sherbick. She is Yupik and her family comes from the Bristol Bay region of Alaska - specifically Twin Hills, Togiak, and Manokotak. She was primarily raised in Anchorage. Through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and values, they discuss a range of topics including parenting, building community, relationship to land, self-decolonization, conscious gratitude, and navigating identity.Ideas and organizations mentioned in this episode:The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Native Student ServicesAlaska Native CorporationsAlaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)'Research is Ceremony' by Dr. Shawn Wilson (presentation)Fish CampsFirst Nations Futures ProgrammeYuuyaraq: The Way of the Human Being by Harold Napoleon (book)Follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook: @arcticapodcastARCTICA Podcast is recorded on Dena'ina land in Anchorage, Alaska and is produced by Alaska Venture Fund as part of Aywaa Storyhouse.Music: "Anirniq" by Silla & Rise