Principal Investigator:Moffitt, Pertice M Licensed Year(s):
2017
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. conduct retrospective chart audits to provide epidemiological data on breastfeeding initiation and duration rates;
2. conduct focus group meetings with grandmothers and great-grandmothers to learn about past practices and traditional knowledge about caring for babies;
3. conduct semi-structured interviews with mothers to learn about the determi...
Principal Investigator:Alexie, Elaine D. Licensed Year(s):
2012
Summary:
The purpose of this research project is to gather information on practices of Indigeneity: the spiritual, physical, and cultural practices of the Teetl’it Gwich’in from the community of Fort McPherson. The researcher will be interviewing Teetl’it Gwich’in knowledge holders who can provide insight to the concept of Indigeneity and the significance it holds for them. A major focus of this project ...
Principal Investigator:Archie, Billy Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The goal of this research project is to gather current and traditional knowledge directly from local Elder's/Hunter's that have made observations of the climate changes experienced/observed within the last two decades, and help identify what species have benefited, or what species they think are at risk from climate change. It will validate the elder's and hunter’s knowledge and contribute to com...
Principal Investigator:Parlee, Brenda L Licensed Year(s):
2004
2003 Summary:
This project involves working with the Gwich'in Renewable Resources Board, the Tetlit Gwich'in Renewable Resources Committee and elders/harvesters from Fort McPherson to document traditional indicators and methods for community-based monitoring. The main...
Principal Investigator:Povey, Andrew Licensed Year(s):20052004
2003
2002 Summary:
This project is a continuation of socio-economic and traditional knowledge studies in the Inuvialuit Settlement Area, which were initiated in 2002 as part of the baseline studies and assessment for the Mackenzie Gas Project. The primary focus of the soc...