Principal Investigator:Pollock, Katina Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5319.
The objective of this study is to understand how decisions are made in the different school governance systems in NWT, and subsequently, how these systems influence the presence or absence of local voice in school-related decision making. A tertiary objective of this study is to compare the findings from NWT, to findi...
Principal Investigator:Woldum, Kaylee Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5268.
This project examines how implementing Indigenous pedagogies in the archaeology programming of the Tundra Science and Culture Camp (TSCC) impacts the experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants and leaders. Previously, the scientific programs of the camp have taken up more time and been kept distinct fro...
Principal Investigator:Saxon, Leslie A. Licensed Year(s):
2015
2014201320112009 Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. continue development of the existing on-line dictionary, available publically at (http://tlicho.ling.uvic.ca);
2. continue development of the iPod/iPad/iPhone application "Yati", which is currently available for download from the iTunes store;
3. develop templates for the production of new print editions of the primary dictionary and larger dic...
Principal Investigator:James, V. Angela Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
Through the Indigenous research methodology of story, the purpose of this qualitative research is to examine the traditional pedagogies of NWT Aboriginal Elders and NWT Aboriginal curricula that describe capable learners to see if they corroborate contemporary educational approaches proposed by educators and researchers as being most effective in creating capable learners and citizens who can navi...
Principal Investigator:Coulthard, Glen Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1) document, evaluate and support the development of Dechinta Bush University Centre for Research and Learning; Including:
A. governance practices, institutional structures and partnerships,
B. teaching quality,
C. the integration of land-based learning with university programming,
D. students' personal and academic development and success, ...
Principal Investigator:Parker, Aliana Licensed Year(s):
2011
Summary:
The research objective is to understand the connection between Indigenous languages and the land, and to explore how that connection is represented in websites used for Indigenous language education. The central research question is: What is the significance of Indigenous perspectives of land for Indigenous language revitalization efforts? The connection between language and land will be the main ...
Principal Investigator:Martin, Jim L Licensed Year(s):
2011
201020082007 Summary:
The overall goal of this research program is to reinforce the well-being of Tlîchô communities in a sustainable and culturally relevant way. Sexual health was a pressing health issue identified by Tlîchô communities and is the focus of the initial research program and will expand into a broader program to address related aspects of community well-being.
The objectives of this program are to:
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Principal Investigator:Little, Lois M. Licensed Year(s):
2011
Summary:
GNWT Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has commissioned this evaluation to:
1) determine if the current early childhood education delivery model and the Aurora College Early Childhood Development (ECD) Training programs are meeting the needs of students, parents, children, and communities in the NWT; and
2) learn about other models of training within the NWT and in other Canadian jurisd...
Principal Investigator:O'Keefe, Jeffrey Licensed Year(s):
2011
Summary:
The objective of this qualitative study is to explore how current methods of teacher performance appraisals contribute to teacher growth and improvement over time in the Northwest Territories. This study explores how current methods of teacher performance appraisals result in teacher growth and improvement over time. Teacher perceptions about the value, benefit, and purpose of teacher performanc...
Principal Investigator:Rose, Louise Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The goal is to survey critical care nurses across Canada to obtain a comprehensive description of nurses’ current knowledge and practice of pain assessment and management in critically ill adults. The researchers hypothesize that considerable variation exists for pain assessment, documentation, and management as well as the education received regarding pain assessment and management priorities for...