Principal Investigator:Insley, Stephen Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5559.
The main objective is to assess and mitigate the impacts of increased shipping and sea-ice loss on marine mammals in the eastern Beaufort Sea. The primary method used in the completion of this objective will be passive acoustic monitoring of the western entrances to the Northwest Passage shipping route, particularly t...
Principal Investigator:Lacelle, Denis Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
Thaw slumps are one of the most dramatic thermokarst features in permafrost regions. The number of thaw slumps on Banks Island has more than tripled in recent decades and it is likely that this change is altering terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This multidisciplinary research project investigates the short- (1960s-present day) and long-term (Medieval Warm Period to today) impacts of permafrost...
Principal Investigator:Solomon, Steven M Licensed Year(s):201020092008
2007
Summary:
The Western Canadian Arctic is one of the most rapidly changing coastlines in the world and one of the most sensitive to climate change. The aim of the study is to obtain a better understanding of the geological conditions in the coastal zone and nearshore region in order to provide the government and stakeholders with the tools to ensure sound management of renewable and non-renewable resources i...
Principal Investigator:Evans, Kevin Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
The primary focus of the socio-economic studies will be to identify, collect and verify existing socio-economic baseline information. The specific issues, on which information will be collected, will be determined through consultation with stakeholders a...
Principal Investigator:Salomons, Michael Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
In order to be certain that participating communities are clear as to the use and content of contributed material to be used in the project book and web-site, project staff will verify summarized data with all participating communities. A local elder will be hired to assist with travel to communities (planning, logistics, translation and accompaniment where possible). Community visits will be time...
Principal Investigator:Ford, Neil Licensed Year(s):2000
1999
Summary:
The project team will work in partnership with people from the community of Sachs Harbour NT, on Banks Island, especially those whose livelihoods are based on the land. Team members will use participatory workshop methodologies and semi-structured interviews to ensure that the results of the project accurately reflect Inuvialuit viewpoints, observations and traditions. The project will begin with ...