Annual Meeting
The 2026 ASCH Annual Meeting will be held on Friday March 20, 2026
Where: UAA Consortium Library, Room 307, (Free Parking!).
Online access via Zoom, TBA
When: 12 pm – 1 pm Annual Meeting, Networking and Box Lunch
1 pm - 4:30 pm Scientific Symposium
Who: Health Professionals, Students, Researchers, Faculty
New investigators and graduate students
Awards: Arctic Health Foundation Emerging Professional Award will be given to one of the presenters. (Includes monetary award)
Topics: We welcome any human health topic related to northern populations from any discipline
Contact: asch.circumpolar.USA@gmail.com
(See Annual Meeting page)
ICCH18
The Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health organized a well-run and thoughtful conference for vetting scientific learning while networking among colleagues – some from across the globe and some from right next door. Halifax was a great venue, and the surrounding city was a picturesque maritime setting.
There were over 300 participants with nearly 200 presentations. The ASCH had a side meeting with 25+ participants. It was good to see old friends, plus lots of new faces. There were also rooms set aside for Working Group meetings. One of the Keynote Speakers was our very own Vanessa Hiratsuka.
Abbie Willeto and Emily Maxwell were present to receive well deserved the Hildes Medal and the Jens Peder Hart Hansen Award, respectively.
In short, those lucky enough to attend ICCH18 had a great time, and it will be a tough act to follow.
See the December 2024 ASCH Newsletter for detailsICCH19
The next International Congress on Circumpolar Health will be held in Anchorage, Alaska • June 6–8, 2027.
Congress Theme: “Thriving in a Changing Circumpolar Landscape: Wellness and Healing”
Pre-Event (Kotzebue)
Dates: June 3–4, 2027
Sponsored by: Maniilaq Association
Focus: The syndemic of sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and Hepatitis C.
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Who Can Attend?
Open to anyone who supports thriving, healthy communities, including:
- Health practitioners, researchers, community members, policy makers, and students
- People who work or live in the northern Circumpolar nations and Indigenous communities
- Attendees from Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and elsewhere
Scholarship Opportunities
American Society for Circumpolar Health members are eligible to apply for scholarships.
Abstracts
- Abstract submission details will be determined closer to the event
- Oral and poster presentations are welcomed
Awards
The Congress sponsors awards for long-term achievement and for emerging investigators.
Organized By
- The local organizers are the American Society for Circumpolar Health in conjunction with the International Union for Circumpolar Health.
- The Indigenous people of Alaska are intrinsically involved with the planning and content.
Questions or Want to Help Plan?
Contact: asch.circumpolar.USA@gmail.com
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