Highlights

Arctic Initiative III Meeting in Canada

The Fulbright Arctic Initiative III meeting, hosted by Fulbright Canada, engaged scholars from the Arctic Council countries and a range of community, government, and academic partners. These meetings were a chance for participants to spend meaningful time with their FAI III colleagues and connect with community leaders and policymakers. It also allowed participants to learn more about several northern communities and enjoy the pristine beauty of Canada’s Northwest Territories by visiting Edmonton, Inuvik, and Aklavik.

In addition, they also had the opportunity to meet Indigenous leaders and community members, creating a network to stimulate international scientific collaboration on Arctic issues while increasing mutual understanding.

In-Person Orientation for ‘21-’22 Grantees

The Fulbright Canada Fall Orientation was held for all Killam Fellows and U.S. Fulbright Students and Scholars, and we were thrilled to welcome everyone in-person this year! This 2-day orientation gave grantees from the 2021-2022 cohort the opportunity to meet and engage with their peers, Fulbright Canada staff, board members, and key government partners. It included cultural and academic programming and engaged various governmental, educational, and corporate partners at the dinner reception. Notable speakers included: Suehila Elkateb, Executive Director, International Education Division, Global Affairs Canada; Daniel Stewart, Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Diplomacy, U.S. Embassy-Ottawa; Stéphane Lessard, Acting Director General, Trade Sectors Bureau, Global Affairs Canada; and Christina Higgins, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, Embassy of the U.S. in Ottawa.

Panels on Indigenous issues, environmental impact, identity, and health helped prepare all new grantees and fellows for their time in Canada. Finally, we wrapped up the orientation events with a visit to the Canadian Museum of History and the opportunity to participate in our obligatory hockey game!