NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Carraher, Sally
Licensed Year(s): 2015
Summary: Aklavik Community Garden Research Project goals are to: 1. gather data throughout the summer gardening season to: a. assess the influence of local climatic, environmental, and socio-cultural factors upon gardening success; b. develop locally-sustainable gardening techniques; and, c. assess the degree to which having affordable garden-raised foods available plus healthy cooking workshops may in...

Principal Investigator: Chan, Laurie H. M.
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: The objectives of this project are: 1) to develop a quantitative understanding of Inuit dietary change in Canada, with respect to environmental, cultural, economic and social constraints; 2) to predict the possible changes of Inuit diet composition and nutrient intakes as a result of environmental changes; and 3) to relate the broader dynamics of environmental change to Inuit food system change th...

Principal Investigator: Lizotte, Amy R
Licensed Year(s): 2012
Summary: The research seeks to identify a practical and tangible solution to localizing Yellowknife food and to empower a slower food movement in Yellowknife. The literature review will highlight success stories from NWT’s past and current food initiatives as well as other remote communities’ food successes, while drawing from the experiential knowledge and observations of interviewees. The interviews with...

Principal Investigator: Chatwood, Susan
Licensed Year(s): 2010
Summary: This research will document and describe the nature of food insecurity of at-risk populations in Inuvik using photo voice to facilitate semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The characteristics (i.e. age, sex, employment history, length in community, health status, family characteristics, etc) will be documented. The role of store foods, traditional foods, food networking and food sharing ...

Principal Investigator: Douglas, Vasiliki K
Licensed Year(s): 2012 2010
Summary: The purpose of this project is to assist the Inuvialuit in adaptation planning that will meet ongoing environmental and social challenges, while also maintaining their rights under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The existing knowledge, skills and networks that facilitate such adaptations are important community ‘assets’ that form the basis of capacity-building. The goal of...

Principal Investigator: Parlee, Brenda L
Licensed Year(s): 2010
Summary: The goal is to learn more about the socio-economic dimensions of changing caribou populations (Cape Bathurst, Bluenose West and Porcupine) in the Inuvialuit region including i) local perceptions of caribou population change; ii) impacts on livelihood and food security; iii) responses of individuals/households and communities. The work will aim to answer the following questions: 1) What role do...

Principal Investigator: Chatwood, Susan
Licensed Year(s): 2009
Summary: This licence is being issued for the scientific research application No.1060. The main objectives of this research are to 1) describe climate change as a determinant of health and highlight the specific relevance to our northern regions; 2) describe the current climate changes evident globally, nationally, in circumpolar regions and in the community of Aklavik; 3) describe a health determinan...

Principal Investigator: Tomalik, Helen
Licensed Year(s): 1989
Summary: Ms. Tomalik a student at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, supervised by the Inuvik Regional Nutritionist will conduct surveys in four communities. She will collect information on food prices and food intake. The information will be used in conjunction with the Department of Social Services in calculating the Food Allowance Scale....