ARCTICA: Perspectives, Philosophy, and Culture from the North
Hosted by Miaraq, Warren Jones

Warren 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 Corporations
Emily's articles on outdoor recreation
Colour The Trails - BlPOC & allies interested in outdoor adventure
Hatcher Pass
Alaska Avalanche School
Northern Alaska Environmental Center
IMAGO Initiative - The Wilderness Society
Backcountry skiing
Solomon Village and the IPOP Mine

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ARCTICA 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