Dr. Sonja Ostertag and her 17+ years of experience stand out as a shining example of excellence in research within the Inuvialuit Settlement Regional (ISR). Sonja is an exceptional mentor whose unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions have made a profound impact on past and current students, and in human and ecosystem health, the co-production of knowledge, and local capacity in the ISR. She is highly deserving of the 2023 APECS Canada-ASA Mentor Award.