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202 2022 As Assem embl bly o of UAr Arctic Meeting i g in Por ortland, Maine Portland June 2 2-4, 4, 2 2022 22 Co Core M e Mee eeting ng May 31, y 31, 202 2022 Pre-meetings University of Maine Orono Dartmouth College
University of Maine
Orono
University of Southern Maine
Portland, Gorham, Lewiston-Auburn
University of New England
Biddeford, Portland and Tangier, Morocco
University of New Hampshire
Durham
Dartmouth College Hanover
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
Medford
Dartmouth College
Hanover
Ocean
population of 66,417 in 2018
(180 km2), of which 21 square miles (55 km2) is land and 48 square miles (125 km2) is water.
the service sector and tourism.
important role in the city's economy, with an active waterfront that supports fishing and commercial shipping.
independent travel publisher in the world, The Matador Network.
cities in the world for a travel destination.
spend the weekend (with population under 90,000) by Thrillist.com (May 2018).
2007 "Top Travel Destinations".
the East" by Outside Magazine (2010).
Portland peninsula Machigonne ("Great Neck").
the coast of Dorset, England, and the city of Portland, Oregon, was in turn named for Portland, Maine.
Portland Lighthouse. Portland is the quintessential New England town for its rocky cliffs, 19th century architecture, and lighthouses overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The Wabanaki Nations – Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot – are thriving and growing in Maine and beyond. Over 10,000 Native people currently live in Maine. Most are Wabanaki – a confederacy of Nations that today consists of the four federally recognized tribes in Maine: Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac, and Maliseet. In addition, the Wabanaki includes several bands of the Abenaki tribe, located primarily in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Quebec, Canada
Aroostook Band
Houlton Band of Maliseets Passamaquoddy Tribe at Motahkokmikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik Penobscot Nation
Dartmouth College:
(CRREL)
University of Maine:
University of Southern Maine:
Environmental Finance Center
Iceland Ocean Cluster House)
Population Health & Health Policy, Capacity Building Center for Tribes, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, Maine Public Health Institute, Maine Rural Health Research Center
May 31 31, 2022 P Pre-Meetings s in P Port rtlan and to highlight C Co- Hosting I Institutions A ns Arctic Rel elated ed R Res esea earch ch, , Educati tion, E , Engagem emen ent, t, Indi digenous I s Interests, s, an and Culture A Activities
May 31 31, 2022 P Pre-Meetings s in P Port rtlan and to highlight C Co- Hosting I Institutions A ns Arctic Rel elated ed R Res esea earch ch, , Educati tion, E , Engagem emen ent, t, Indi digenous I s Interests, s, an and Culture A Activities
University of New Hampshire:
University of New England:
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University:
center on “science diplomacy” in an academic institution, contributing as lead for the University of the Arctic (UArctic) Science Diplomacy Thematic Network with global training through the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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(MHT) PWM, BGR, and MHT do not currently have regularly scheduled direct international flights to or from these airports. Typically, travelers book international flights to/from the airports with one stop in a major regional airport prior to leaving or coming into the United States.
Portland has several hotels with enough room capacity for attending members of the UArctic Assembly, all within walking distance of each other and on or close to the waterfront. Price range: $200 to $270 per night in June, discounts available. Complimentary secure high-speed wireless internet access available in all guest rooms and conference areas.
May 31, 2022 – Full Day Pre-meetings, and June 1, 2022 – Full Day Core Meeting
Uber
6 breakout rooms accommodating 40-60 people June 2, 2022 – Full Day Core meeting, and June 3, 2022 – half day Core Meeting
Uber
in 2017; 600 max main hall; connected to large reception center; breakout rooms holding 50-150 persons.
Portland Museum of the Art
public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882.
downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland
200+ people for a reception
hotels
Peaks Island is the most populous island in Casco Bay, Maine (pop ~ 900 in 2017 though the population of residents increases in the summer by an estimated 2,000–4,000). It is part of the city of Portland and is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) from
Bay Lines and is home to its own elementary school, library, and police station. While small, the island hosts a variety of businesses including an ice cream parlor, restaurant, grocery store, kayak rentals, golf cart rentals, art galleries, the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum and the Umbrella Cover Museum, among others.
Portland, Maine
Gardens, Recreation, Shopping, Swimming/Pools, Neighborhood/Area Type. Half Day to Full Day
Neighborhood/Area Type. 2 hours to Half Day
hours.
recreation equipment. 2 hours to half day
change adaptation activities New Hampshire
can mid-latitude institutions best contribute and engage in the context of a “new” normal informed by COVID-19
October 11, 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly Reykjavik, Iceland
In an address before the Arctic Circle Assembly
reaffirmed Maine's partnership with Arctic nations and pledged Maine's help in combating climate change, strengthening trade relationships, and exchanging cutting-edge research to diversify and expand Maine's economy. “…This close collaboration between Arctic Circle members has fostered profitable ties between our business communities and has spurred innovation, opening doors to new markets, research and technological advancements….” “ Today our place is the entire Arctic Circle, our neighbor in destiny as well as distance, a place which we must care for as we care for as no