Get to know us

We are mission driven organization that strives to connect Indigenous communities with cutting edge scientific monitoring opportunities. We are an Indigenous lead, Alaska based organization that strives to center Indigenous knowledge in environmental monitoring and community planning.

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purple flowers in tilt shift lens

Our mission

We're on a mission to change the way that environmental observations and interpretations are gathered and shared with Indigenous communities throughout Alaska.

Our vision

We want to create a system in which Indigenous communities are able to gather and interpret environmental data in ways that respects Indigenous knowledge and historical data that may be interpreted in ways that enables communities to decide for themselves how they face the accelerating climate crisis.

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white and black duck on water during daytime

Our team

Our team is made up of Alaskan Native people who care deeply for our communities throughout the state. Our leadership team is made up of dedicated individuals who have a wide range of backgrounds that balance the needs of our organization and the communities we partner with.

Ben Baldwin

Founder & Executive Director

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woman in black blazer with brown hair
Brenda Smith

Founding Director

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man standing near white wall
Lisa Huffman

Founding Director

Jennifer Williams

Founding Director