“Community Art for Positive Change”, features James Temte (ANTHC/APU) and is part of the NNA Community Office Flashtalk series. It highlights how community-based art projects can foster positive social transformation, especially in Indigenous and northern contexts. The talk demonstrates the power of creative expression to strengthen community bonds, cultural identity, and resilience.
James Temte - James Temte (Co-PI) is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and leads the NNA-CO Community Extension Office at Alaska Pacific University (APU). James is currently the Director of APU’s Office of Research and Community Engagement. He supports current and future efforts of Indigenous organizations and Indigenous-led collaborations to engage Arctic Indigenous peoples and communities in the work of the NNA-CO. James brings over 15 years of experience working with Tribes and Tribal organizations on social and environmental science initiatives.
Learn more about Community Art for Positive Change on the webpage: https://arts.alaska.gov
