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Arctic Genomics

Wildlife genome information is extremely valuable for environmental decision making, yet much remains unused for this purpose.

The Arctic Genomics team is working to co-develop a suite of genomics knowledge-mobilization tools that will support environmental decision making. Our focus is on supporting end-users with responsibilities for or interests in the areas of biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and the co-management of wildlife that are key to the social, cultural, physical and economic well-being of northern Indigenous Peoples.

Our project activities and outcomes will support conservation, natural resource management, and the sustainability of Arctic wildlife. Outcomes will also support Canada’s efforts to protect Arctic species, and ensure food security for Arctic Peoples. This project will also serve as a model for mobilizing genomics in different regions of Canada and in other nations.

 

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Announcements

Article published in The Conversation

May 27, 2025
Researchers Shivangi Mishra and Srijak Bhatnagar have published an article in The Conversation, Canada, "Improving Arctic food security through DNA science and respectful collaboration with Indigenous Peoples".
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MAGIC 2024 workshop report published

March 13, 2025
A detailed report and accompanying summary document have been published on the Muskoxen and Genomics in the Community (MAGIC) workshop that was held in Cambridge Bay in January 2024.
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Marine Animal Genomics Workshop to be held in Kuujjuaq

January 29, 2025
A workshop on topics relating to the co-management of Arctic marine animal resources will be held in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, March 17–19, 2025.
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Our Platform

Arctic Genomics is currently developing an online database and searchable geospatial platform to share genomics knowledge, and make relevant data and information more findable and useable to diverse end-users.

Species in Focus

We regularly delve into the genomics of a different Arctic species. See our Species in Focus page for the complete list.
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Blog

May 22, 2025
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025

A look at how the Arctic Genomics project aligns with International Day for Biological Diversity 2025.

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November 25, 2024
Arctic Genomics at CPDW5

The Arctic Genomics team hosted a side meeting at the fifth Canadian Polar Data Workshop (CPDW) in May at Dalhousie University.

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Partners

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