Evon Peter

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Evon Peter

Senior research scientist

University affiliation

  • Center for ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native Health Research
  • ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ (Fairbanks)

Contact information

Media contact

Marmian Grimes

Areas of expertise

  • Indigenous studies

Research interests/biography

Evon Peter is Neetsaii Gwich'in and Koyukon from Vashrąįį K'Ç«Ç« (Arctic Village), ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native language programs. Areas of expertise include ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Native and Indigenous studies, Arctic Council, University of the Arctic, suicide prevention and film production.