Principal Investigator:Stephen, Bob Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
This research has two main objectives; 1) to better understand the literacy needs and preferences of NWT seniors; and 2) to make recommendations for more effective literacy supports and services for NWT seniors. This research will provide a snapshot or p...
Principal Investigator:Miller, Judith Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
The purpose of this study is to explore the ways in which Aboriginal Social Work Managers/Supervisors who live and work in rural/remote northern communities take care of themselves (i.e., maintain their physical/mental health), and, from their experience...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2003
2002 Summary:
This project is a continuation of socio-economic and traditional knowledge studies in the Deh Cho Region, which were initiated in 2002 as part of the baseline studies and assessment for the Mackenzie Gas Project. The primary focus of the socio-economic...
Principal Investigator:Giles, Sarah Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
Canada's northern regions face a shortage of doctors. This research will examine the factors influencing physician recruitment and retainment in Fort Simpson through participant observation, semi-structured interviews and an examination of historical re...
Principal Investigator:Katz, Helena Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
In cases in which young offenders plead guilty, the youth court in Hay River convenes a Youth Disposition Panel of teens from Diamond Jenness Secondary School to offer the judge a sentencing recommendation based on the case. The panel's operation is uni...
Principal Investigator:Gibbons, Hugh Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
This research project aims to develop "best-practice" implementation and management guidelines for wood bison recovery projects involving Aboriginal communities. Individuals who are directly involved in existing and proposed wood bison recovery projects...
Principal Investigator:Giles, Audrey R. Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
The intent of this research project is to study Dene women's involvement in traditional games and physical activity as well as the impact of menstrual traditions on these activities. Interviews with residents of Sambaa K'e and Jean Marie River and with s...
Principal Investigator:Tymchak, Michael Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
This review was initiated by Aurora College as part of explorations along with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment related to providing opportunities for northerners to complete the Bachelor of Education degree in the NWT. The project pur...
Principal Investigator:Hawkins, Tyler Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
The research project that will tract the Gates-MacGinite Reading Test scores of approximately 75 Harry Camsell students from between the 1999 to 2001 academic school period. The study will attempt to correlate the literacy score results between those stu...
Principal Investigator:Auchterlonie, Sandy Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
This project will help to provide an understanding of 1) the transitions youth in the NWT face; 2) the difficulties that sometimes go along with transitions; 3) what helps transitions go smoothly; and 4) the programs, services and other resources youth n...