NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Brownlee, Keith
Licensed Year(s): 2005
Summary: For this research project, social work practitioners in northern and remote communities will be asked to examine distinctions between what theory and methods are appropriate for practice and which are not. This research will examine localization of knowledge which includes consideration of culture, community and values in adapting appropriate practices. Research will be conducted in five commu...

Principal Investigator: Povey, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2003 2002
Summary: The focus of these studies will be to identify, collect, and verify existing socio-economic baseline information, including the local/regional wage and subsistence economies, population, labour force, community facilities, services, accommodation, local/...

Principal Investigator: Beddoes, Colin
Licensed Year(s): 2000 1999
Summary: The objective of this study is to carry out a strategic analysis of the opportunities and constraints facing the Dene in their implementation of eco-cultural tourism. Transportation to and on site will be by automobile. Data collection will be carried out while working under the direction of planning staff at the Dene Cultural Institute (DCI). Data collection will involve non-structured intervi...

Principal Investigator: Morrow, Jennifer
Licensed Year(s): 1995
Summary: Want to interview people to discuss their ideas of "North" and of the possibility and consequences of integrating indigenous and western knowledge systems. Also conducting some archival research in the Yellowknife library....

Principal Investigator: Duncan, Kate C.
Licensed Year(s): 1982
Summary: To interview active beadworkers who can provide information ont he traditional styles of Athapaskan beadwork as well as an exchange of knowledge between traditional styles....