Community Research & Innovation Conference
Wed, Feb 24
|Fort Simpson Recreation Centre
The Community Research & Innovation Conference is a plain-language gathering on environmental science in the North, bringing together Northern Indigenous community members and environmental science professionals to share knowledge, build connections, and support youth entering the field.
Time & Location
Feb 24, 2027, 8:00 a.m. – Feb 26, 2027, 5:00 p.m.
Fort Simpson Recreation Centre, 10106 100 St, Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0, Canada
About the event
The Community Research & Innovation Conference (CRIC) is a three-day, plain-language conference on environmental science in the North, bringing together Northern Indigenous community members, researchers, consultants, and academic institutions from across the country. The conference is open to people of all ages and backgrounds, whether you're a community member curious about the science happening where you live, a student exploring future career paths, or a professional working in the field.
Over three days, the conference will feature educational sessions on current environmental science topics in the North, along with dedicated networking opportunities to help build lasting connections between community members and the institutions doing research and work on the land. A significant part of the program is set aside specifically for investing in youth: informational sessions, mentorship, and professional development opportunities designed to build the skills, confidence, and leadership young people need to pursue a career, education, or even entrepreneurship…