NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Hobin, Erin P
Licensed Year(s): 2023 2022 2021
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5586. The study has five objectives: 1) To examine prevalence and patterns of non-medical cannabis use, including use among young adults, age of initiation, and levels of dependence; 2) To examine the cannabis retail environment, including the extent to which consumers shift from illicit sources to legal retail sources, and...

Principal Investigator: Schaeffer, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 2023 2022
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5616. This project aims to better characterize tectonic activity and evolution across the study region through improved monitoring of earthquakes and GPS motions. Using a temporary network of seismometers, the research team will produce an updated catalogue of earthquakes targeting more precise locations, depths, frequency...

Principal Investigator: Insley, Stephen J
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5558. The goal of this project is to design and maintain a long-term, locally-based, diet and condition data collection program focused on ringed seals (Pusa hispida) and bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) in the Darnley Bay, Sachs Harbour, and Ulukhaktok areas of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, NT. To accomplish the ...

Principal Investigator: Giang, Amanda
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5518. The objectives of this project are to develop and apply a computer model of mercury bioaccumulation in the Beaufort Sea Shelf food web; to estimate the effects of selected environmental changes on historical Beaufort Sea beluga MeHg concentrations from (1970-2010s); and, to investigate potential future trajectories of...

Principal Investigator: Grosse, Guido
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5656. The objective is to conduct airborne surveys at 3300ft (1000m) altitude to collect high-resolution aerial images and LiDAR elevation data that can be used to describe and quantify rates of permafrost thaw, coastal erosion, thaw slumping, lake change, and vegetation change. Daily survey flights (depending on cloud-fre...

Principal Investigator: Lantz, Trevor C.
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5594. The main goal is to use remote sensing (Landsat, QuickBird, InSAR, Airphotos, and Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS)) to document regional landscape change (tundra fire, infrastructure, saline flooding, slumps, subsidence, vegetation change, lake drainage / expansion, etc.). 2) Use field sampling and monitoring t...

Principal Investigator: Denning, Bryany
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5472. This analysis will seek to provide more detailed insights into recovery supports and services in the Northwest Territories. Through secondary analysis of the data collected during the Addiction Recovery Experiences Survey, The research team will explore the role of social support in addiction recovery, examine whethe...

Principal Investigator: Whalen, Dustin JR
Licensed Year(s): 2023 2022
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5583. Objectives: To update the assessment of the state of the ISR coastline; To gain a better understanding of coastal permafrost and impacts of change; and, To gain a better understanding of coastal dynamics with respect to unique ecosystems and communities. Objective 1: To update the assessment of the state of the ...

Principal Investigator: Mailloux, Jena Brianne
Licensed Year(s): 2023
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5387. The purpose of this research is to explore the ways in which Applied Theatre can be used in educational settings to create safer environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) youth located in remote and rural communities. The research will ta...

Principal Investigator: Skinner, Kelly
Licensed Year(s): 2023 2022
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5519. The aim of this study is to inform pathways for incorporating more country food activities into existing food programming in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR) (including school food programs and daycares) that are guided by the wants and needs of children and youth. The overall objectives of this study are to det...