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A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP TO GREENLAND

The Greenland Trip: A Recap

3/15/2022

 
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If you missed the virtual field trip in November (2021), you can still find out what happened! Read on to get the recap of what we did… and what may be coming next.

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The Future Role of Anthropology In Greenland

11/24/2021

 
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The class this field trip was intended for was an Applied Anthropology class. Because of that, I wanted to express some ideas regarding the role of anthropology in Greenland. After two weeks (okay, three with delays), I saw so much potential for my discipline. While arctic research seems to be dominated by the natural sciences, there is incredible potential for more social scientists.

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Made it Home...Almost

11/17/2021

 
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Alice successfully landed on Scottish soil last night and I on American. I am not quite home yet, but almost. This must be the longest, most complicated return itinerary I've ever had...but its close to being complete!

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Made it Back to Iceland

11/15/2021

 
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With blue skies and calm winds, we successfully made it out of Greenland and landed in Reykjavik, Iceland around 8pm local time. I am geographically further, yet mentally (and logistically) closer to home.

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Meeting the People of Greenland III

11/14/2021

 
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I had a chance to sit down with these guys last week. I thought they would bring a young perspective to my 'Meeting the People of Greenland' posts. I've included a short video so you all can meet Mike, Pauia, and Hans-lars as well.

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Learn to Go With the Flow.

11/13/2021

 
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I am not someone who likes last minute changes to the plans. I like to know ahead of time where I need to be and when. International travel often demands I surrender my love of clear, consistent schedules. Above all else, international travel begrudgingly forces me to learn to go with the flow.

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Reviving a Lost Art in the Inuit World

11/12/2021

 
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A steep trek uphill past a collection of colorful apartment buildings brings you to a small, nondescript red building. Little signage tells you what happens behind the white door that leads you into Kalaallisuuliornermik Ilinniarfik, the only school for traditional sewing in the Inuit world.

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So Much To Learn.

11/11/2021

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While Hans has been working in Greenland for five years, Alice and I are new here. Even more, this is my first time working in any Arctic context. As such, the learning curve is steep. Over the course of two weeks, I have been surrounded by incredible science and research, of which I am only in my infancy of understanding. Between the events of Greenland Science Week and talking to Greenlanders involved in many areas of science history, and culture, I am discovering there is so much to learn.

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Meeting the People of Greenland II

11/10/2021

 
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While in Greenland, we've had the chance to meet a number of Greenlanders working in different jobs. You've already met an artist, but I have more people to introduce to you.

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3D Digital Heritage

11/9/2021

 
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This week, as we juggle other events associated with Greenland Science Week, Alice, Hans, and I have been trying to pull together some sort of summary of last week's work. We are also thinking ahead, armed with new knowledge on culture and community heritage, to dream about what comes next.

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    About me:

    In fall of 2021, I led an experiential eLearning project connecting US students (and public) with the people, places, and industries of Greenland. With funding from university partnerships and the US Consulate to Greenland, I redesigned a research trip into a virtual field trip for my students who didn't have any Study Abroad options. The videos, photos, interviews, and storytelling remain here to enjoy!

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