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Senior research scientist

University affiliation

• Center for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native Health Research
• University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks (Fairbanks)

Contact information

• Email: espeter@alaska.edu

Media contact

Marmian Grimes

• Phone: (907) 474-7902
• Email: mlgrimes@alaska.edu

Areas of expertise

• Indigenous studies

Research interests/biography

Evon Peter is Neetsaii Gwich'in and Koyukon from Vashrąįį K'Ç«Ç« (Arctic Village), ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ. He is an advocate of Indigenous knowledge, languages and rights, especially as they relate to the health and well-being of communities, and has focused on incorporating Indigenous knowledge and practices into healing, leadership development, research and ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native language programs. Areas of expertise include ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Native and Indigenous studies, Arctic Council, University of the Arctic, suicide prevention and film production.