23 record(s) found in the location "North Slave Region" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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NWT community organization wage and benefit survey
Principal Investigator: Woodward, Shalleen
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: A wage and benefits survey will be conducted for 200 NWT community organizations which currently receive funding from the GNWT. The data will be collected through personal interviews of employers and, in some cases, through telephone interviews using a structured questionnaire. Data collected by Lutra Associates Ltd. will be handed over to the Financial Management Board Secretariat (GNWT) for an...


Survey of NWT Research Activities Conducted in 1993
Principal Investigator: Seddon, Laura
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researcher is conducting a survey of all NWT researchers who received a research permit or licence under the Scientists Act, the Wildlife Act or the NWT Archaeological Sites Regulations in 1993. This survey will collect data on the nature of research activities, and the economic and educational opportunities provided to NWT residents as a result of these activities....


Comparison of costs of health services provided in the Inuvik region: preparation for future oil and gas development
Principal Investigator: Norwich, Ed
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993
Summary: The researchers will complete their assessment of different health care systems in order to determine the most cost-effective, flexible and appropriate system for the Inuvik region. The primary goal of this study is to compare costs associated with delivery health care through the `community-based nurse' model and the `medical' model. By collecting information from Dept. of Health sources, this ...


The impact of television on northern Native communities
Principal Investigator: Standefer, Roma
Licensed Year(s): 1994 1993
Summary: The researcher will examine the impact of television on the community of Lutsel K'e. Information will be collected through the use of interviews with selected people, including elders, adults and youth. Discussions will also be held with school teachers, social and health workers, band council members and the RCMP. The research is being done in order to assess ways in which the CRTC can provide...


Review and assessment of the Chevron/Fort Good Hope Joint Venture experiences and the application of this assessment to future hydrocarbon development
Principal Investigator: Little, Lois M.
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The research team will develop interview guidelines and a questionnaire in order to collect the experiences of community, industry, government and special interest group members gained during the Chevron/Fort Good Hope Joint Venture and to apply recommendations of this study to future oil and gas developments. The project is guided by a Steering Committee made up of representatives from Chevron, F...


Aboriginal people and tourism in northern Canada
Principal Investigator: Hinch, Tom
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The purpose of this study is to explore the involvement of aboriginal people in Canada's northern tourism economy along with the impacts and issues associated with this involvement. Interviews with the NWT Department of Economic Development and Tourism, various tourism associations, individual tourism operators and aboriginal organizations will be conducted. The study will focus on the socio-cul...


Domestic Economy on Baffin Island
Principal Investigator: Oakes, Jill
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: This study is community-based: the researchers will work with the Baffin communities in order that the study meets the needs of each community as well as the region. The work will identify the formal and informal economic contributions Inuit women make. It will also help interested women establish sewing centres and develop marketing strategies. Both Elders and young women will be interviewed t...


State of the Environment Reporting for Northern Canada
Principal Investigator: Reid, John
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Green Plan, this ongoing study is required to: (1) publish a national report on the state of the environment at regular intervals, (2) develop a set of indicators that measure Canada's progress in achieving environmental goals, and (3) establish an ongoing capability to study resources at risk, ecosystem response and the impact of major disruptio...


The Implications of Climate Change for Fish and Wildlife Resources in the Mackenzie Basin
Principal Investigator: Brotton, Janet
Licensed Year(s): 1993
Summary: The proposed research will investigate the implications of climatic change for fish and wildlife resources in the Mackenzie River Basin. A computer model will be used to predict temperature and precipitation changes associated with an expected doubling of carbon dioxide concentrations. Data points used in the modelling exercise will correspond to selected weather stations in the region. The res...


Study of the Role of Arts and Crafts in Tourism and Economic Development
Principal Investigator: Stankiewicz, B.A.
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: The Researcher will examine the production, marketing and consumption of Northern arts and crafts. Artisans and craftsmakers in Yellowknife, Iqaluit and Pangnirtung will be consulted. Markets for Northern arts and crafts (co-operatives, stores, art galleries) will be surveyed. Tourists in the North and other purchasers in the South will also be interviewed....


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