Principal Investigator:Hebert, Paul Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
Our research will involve the survey of zooplankton communities in lakes and ponds of the Mackenzie Delta area (Inuvialuit private lands). Samples will be collected by either wading in ponds or by towing at net behind a float equipped helicopter. Samples will be frozen in liquid nitrogen, and subsequently examined for genetic variation. Our work aims to establish the species diversity of zoopla...
Principal Investigator:Zimmerman, Dennis Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
The research is designed to provide a potential "streamlined" model for the application and approval process of tourism entrepreneurs in the western arctic. The researcher will be based in Inuvik. Data collection to be used: literature and document review, key informant interviews, participant observation and personal journal. Researcher will conduct approximately 20 interviews with government o...
Principal Investigator:Storace, Fleur Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
The researcher will be in the ISR for a period of 4 weeks. The primary activity that the researcher will be undertaking will be to observe and talk to residents of the ISR. The researcher will begin her visit in the ISR by presenting her methods to the FJMC at their scheduled meeting on June 19 and 20th. If permitted, the researcher will accompany Ms. Cockney and Mr. Amos on monitoring rounds a...
Principal Investigator:Clayton, Deena Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
From May through August, the researcher will be conducting her research in Inuvik at the offices of the Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board. Work will primarily be focused toward representing traditional knowledge in a case-based reasoning software tool. All data used will be from the Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board files. No new data will be collected....
Principal Investigator:Hainstock, Beverly Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
Data collection methods will include an Internet literature search, a review of materials from previous workshops, and a questionnaire for both professional persons and organizations and the general population. Information will be used to produce a plain language report and a pamphlet in Gwich'in, Inuvialuit and English. This information will be presented at a community meeting where possible pl...
Principal Investigator:Wade, Bill Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
The research involves collecting baseline data from previous and current distance education initiatives that the College has been engaged in and examining strategies employed by other educational organizations. In addition an needs assessment will be conducted in order to identify opportunities for program delivery via distance education technology....
Principal Investigator:Sweeney, Sharon Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
Data collection includes questionnaires to businesses, schools and law enforcement and medical personnel within the Town of Inuvik. The questions will focus on community organizations and agencies knowledge of solvent abuse in the community. Once the information is gathered, an evaluation of the knowledge of solvent abuse will show what the strengths and weaknesses are and will give recommendati...
Principal Investigator:Crowell, James W. Licensed Year(s):
1997
1996 Summary:
Study continued from 1996. School Principals will be contacted during the 1996/97 school year to collect data on the number of students involved in home schooling in each community. In the towns of Fort Smith, Hay River, and Yellowknife, parents of home schooling children will be contacted through principals to participate in tape recorded interviews. Data collection will be limited to mail, ph...
Principal Investigator:Hogan, Bernard Licensed Year(s):
1997
Summary:
This study will involve using survey questionnaires to gather data on student usage of the Internet at Aurora College (Ft. Smith, Inuvik, and Yellowknife campuses). Approximately 150 students will be surveyed in Fort Smith, 70 students in Inuvik, and 150 students in Yellowknife. This data will be evaluated to determine the usefulness of the Internet for communications and research purposes....
Principal Investigator:Hosty, Joan Licensed Year(s):
1996
Summary:
Data will be collected from the various directors of the Divisional Boards of Education who oversee the programs, as well as from the archives of Aurora College Thebacha Campus....