Principal Investigator:Parlee, Brenda L Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The main objective of this research is to explore adaptation to the resource-based northern economy by investigating how new residents (international immigrants) settle, live and use their local and global social networks to make a living within this economy.
Narrative interviews and focus group conversations will be carried out with a cross section of new permanent residents and citizens from...
Principal Investigator:Parlee, Brenda L Licensed Year(s):
2013
Summary:
The research is aimed at learning more about the experiences of new Canadians (e.g., landed immigrants, temporary workers), who have moved to Inuvik and Yellowknife for employment. Specifically the researcher will ask questions about:
a) perceptions of "a good life" in Inuvik and Yellowknife;
b) perceptions of the benefits and challenges of the local economy; and
c) the level of support and sha...
Principal Investigator:Andre, Alestine Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
The primary objective of this collaborative research work between Ruth Welsh, Gwich'in Elder and Plant Specialist, and myself as a Gwich'in Graduate student is to make sure that the traditional plant knowledge and the uses of plants for medicine is docum...
Principal Investigator:Kruse, Jack Licensed Year(s):
1999
Summary:
Part A: "Possible Futures Model". Researchers have constructed models which project how force of change will affect communities in the future, based on local knowledge and research findings of previous studies. In 1998-99, the "Possible Futures Model" will be presented to people of Fort McPherson and Aklavik. The model allows users to consider the effects of changes that may occur in the next 40 ...