Principal Investigator:Evans, Marlene S. Licensed Year(s):
2023
20212020 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5696.
This main objective of this research project is to gain a better understanding of whether or not contaminant levels are changing in fish (lake trout and cisco) in Great Bear Lake. The research team is particularly interested in observing mercury presence. This study complements ongoing fish population studies being c...
Principal Investigator:Hobin, Erin P Licensed Year(s):
2023
20222021 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5586.
The study has five objectives: 1) To examine prevalence and patterns of non-medical cannabis use, including use among young adults, age of initiation, and levels of dependence; 2) To examine the cannabis retail environment, including the extent to which consumers shift from illicit sources to legal retail sources, and...
Principal Investigator:Denning, Bryany Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5472.
This analysis will seek to provide more detailed insights into recovery supports and services in the Northwest Territories. Through secondary analysis of the data collected during the Addiction Recovery Experiences Survey, The research team will explore the role of social support in addiction recovery, examine whethe...
Principal Investigator:Cruz, Sheila Licensed Year(s):
2023
2022 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5513.
The aim is to understand what the escort policy means to the pregnant women and the escorts and what impacts it has on the overall birthing experience. The objectives of this study are: 1) To understand the relationship of the escort to the pregnant woman and the rationale for escort choice when travelling to give bir...
Principal Investigator:McMahon, Rob Licensed Year(s):
2023
2022 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5515.
Along with research outcomes regarding digital technology adoption and use, this project continues to contribute to a strong foundation for sustainable, appropriate digital literacy training in the NWT, at a time of rapid development of digital infrastructure (through the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link and other major in...
Principal Investigator:Chatwood, Susan Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5254.
The objective is study the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories. The research team hope this study will produce high level policy recommendations for future pandemic response. Furthermore, the team hope the co-development of COVID 19 data and evidence will contribute to the development ...
Principal Investigator:Neufeld, Hannah Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5373.
The objectives of this research are to gather the firsthand experiences of policymakers, administrators, and health care providers on implementing and supporting access to maternal health services among Indigenous mothers; and to apply and adapt the Interactive Theory of Breastfeeding to explore theoretical concepts i...
Principal Investigator:Andrew, Leon Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5053.
The Todzi Ne´ne´ Plan will be created through a collaborative planning process, and will focus on developing a way forward for maintaining a healthy, self-sustaining Todzi population. A community level plan will be developed in each of the Sahtú communities with a community conservation planning approach and will be b...
Principal Investigator:Evans, Marlene S. Licensed Year(s):
2022
2021 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5359.
This study is designed to find out whether contaminant levels are changing in fish (lake trout and cisco) in Great Bear Lake. Of particular interest is mercury. It complements ongoing fish population studies being conducted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on Great Bear Lake and contributes to Deline's resear...
Principal Investigator:Fix, Andreas Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5211.
This project will use aircraft-based instruments using both remote-sensing and in-situ-techniques to carry out measurements of methane and carbon trace gases and tracers related to their emissions. The results will help to better understand the global methane and carbon cycle.
This mission makes use of the German r...