Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):2016
2015
2014 Summary:
The purpose of the research is to study the meaning and experience of food and food security in Ulukhaktok.
Objectives:
(1) document how Inuit define the concepts of "food", "food insecurity" and "health";
(2) examine patterns of country food consumption and sharing; and (3) identify local knowledge of new species of wildlife important for subsistence.
Sharing network interviews (approxima...
Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):
2014
20132012 Summary:
In previous years, research questions were identified together with community research partners that are relevant and important to the community. This project consists of 3 complimentary research objectives. Taken together, these questions contribute to an understanding of the role Inuit traditional knowledge plays in adaptation to the health impacts of climate change.
1. Food Security, Climat...
Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):2014
2013
Summary:
The Nunamin Illihakvia project is dedicated to enabling the transfer of traditional knowledge, skill sets and values, based on Inuit knowledge and guiding principles in a changing climate. The specific objectives are to:
1) Facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills among experienced hunters, Elders and younger generation Inuit for how to make seal hunting equipment, how to travel on the sea...