Yellowknife — April 6, 2022
Premier Caroline Cochrane is in Anchorage, Alaska this week for the Arctic Encounters Symposium to discuss shared opportunities and challenges with Arctic leaders and policymakers.
It is an opportunity for the Premier to work closely with other Arctic leaders to increase awareness around Arctic security, economic development, infrastructure development, housing, climate change, and women in leadership.
The Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States. Founded in 2013, the symposium aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community regarding the Arctic region.
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“The Government of the Northwest Territories has a vision of strong, self-reliant people and communities working together for a vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable Arctic and northern region. By achieving this vision both at home and abroad, it supports Canada’s enduring Arctic sovereignty. This is an opportunity to come together, as northerners, to discuss our shared challenges and opportunities. I look forward to collaborating with a range of Arctic partners to the benefit of all northern residents.”
- Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories
Quick facts
- Policymakers, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime, and energy sectors, come together at the Arctic Encounter Symposium to critically address challenges, and collaborate on solutions.
- As part of the Premier’s participation, she will be a panelist in two sessions: Healthy Communities, Resilient Communities: Insight from the Arctic; and Indigenous Women in Arctic Leadership.
- Premier Cochrane will also be meeting with several dignitaries and leaders, including:
- Mike Dunleavy, Governor of Alaska
- Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada in the United States
- Mia Yen, Consul General of Canada in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
- Kenneth Hoegh, Head of Representation of Greenland in the United States and Canada
- Pele Broberg, Minister for Business and Trade with the Government of Greenland
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Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories