Kalaallit Nunaat, or Greenland, has attracted scientists for over a century, notably to study the ice sheet but also its geology, land, and Peoples. However, this research has not always been inclusive of the knowledge that Indigenous Peoples hold and the collaboration has thus been one-sided. On the path towards decolonial Arctic research, students must take steps to reconsider definitions of knowledge and find ways to collaborate with reciprocal benefits.

During July 2025, 35 passionate students from Norway and Kalaallit Nunaat have sailed from the Azores to Nuuk while participating in a course led by the University of Bergen. Through this course, they have developed projects and research focused on climate change while also working as sailing trainees. The students will host an Open Ship on July 30th, 2025, where they will share their experiences and research from the course. Everyone is welcome to come to the ship at the Port of Nuuk and learn! 

On July 31st, 2025, local experts from organizations working with Indigenous knowledge and rights holders will join the students for a workshop which aims to explore approaches to bridge the gap between Indigenous knowledge and science. First, presentations from guests will provide input and share experiences of working with Indigenous knowledge. Later, participants will discuss together how to better integrate different forms of knowledge in education so that young researchers have a better understanding of how to collaborate justly with communities. The workshop is held in collaboration with the Association of Polar Early Caree Scientists (APECS) and the University of Bergen. It will be held at the Hans Egede Hotel.

Are you a student in Nuuk and want to join the workshop? Register here and join the brainstorm!

Funding is provided by the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences – IACS and the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation – NORA.