Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):
2016
20152014 Summary:
The purpose of the research is to study the meaning and experience of food and food security in Ulukhaktok. The main objectives are to: 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 (...
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...
Principal Investigator:Pearce, Tristan D Licensed Year(s):2014
2013
2012 Summary:
To work in collaboration with community members to:
1. create a local research team that will guide project development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring’
2. identify and develop culturally acceptable ways to document, conserve and promote Inuit traditional knowledge (IK) to prevent, prepare for and manage the impacts of climate change on health (specifically targeting younger generatio...