摘要:Six hundred health professionals, researchers,indigenous representatives and governmentofficials from Canada, Greenland, Denmark,USA, Russia, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finlandand other countries interested in circumpolarhealth gathered in Yellowknife, NWT, Canadaon July 11-16, 2009, to share health relatedresearch findings and program successes thatwill improve the quality of life for those livingin circumpolar regions. The week-long eventfeatured thought-provoking keynote addresses,workshops, information sessions, social activities,and networking activities that providedmany opportunities for scientific, artistic,cultural, and social exchanges.International Journal of Circumpolar Health 68:4 2009