Ecuador's Andes and Amazon / Three months in the Arctic Circle

This presentation explores the geography and culture of two distinct regions. Alison Braun shares insights into Ecuador’s Amazon and Andes, focusing on Mindo, a biodiverse cloud forest village known for its birdlife and community-led conservation efforts that utilize tourism to support the environment and local population. The session also covers a three-month experience in Igloolik, Nunavut, a traditional Inuit community located above the Arctic Circle. The discussion examines the local lifestyle, centered on hunting and traditional rhythms, and details the work of teaching pre-employment skills to young Inuit adults in this region.