Bringing people together in a spirit of discussion, Conversations North is a program of regular talks organized by UAlberta North. Faculty, community members, policy-makers and others concerned with northern and circumpolar-related matters present informal talks and information sessions, as well as share thoughts, ideas, and perspectives, on a range of issues relating to Northern research and Northern communities. We draw on our rich diversity of community of researchers from across campus and also use the opportunity to take advantage of the presence of visitors to the University of Alberta