Principal Investigator:Giles, Audrey R. Licensed Year(s):
2016
2015 Summary:
There are three objectives for this research project:
I) Understand Northwest Territories (NWT) resident male boaters’ behaviours and attitudes towards water safety. Given that rates of drowning are higher in the NWT, it would be dangerous to assume that male NWT residents have the same attitudes and behaviours concerning boat safety as their female and non-NWT resident counterparts. In particula...
Principal Investigator:Redvers, Jennifer M Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
The objective of the project is to contribute to a cross-cultural understanding of the value and role of facilitating modern day on-the-land trips for related social, environmental, health and wellness outcomes in Canada's north. The results of this study will inform the future development of Land-based initiatives, through providing a better understanding of their current scope, practice, and imp...
Principal Investigator:Corriveau, André Licensed Year(s):
2014
Summary:
The goals of this project are:
1. to improve First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer patient transition experiences from the time of diagnosis, through treatment of care and upon discharge to a variety of community-based and primary care services;
2. to develop sustainable working relationships amongst First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and primary and oncology care providers;
3. to i...
Principal Investigator:Conrad, Diane H Licensed Year(s):2017201620152014
2013
Summary:
The aim of the study is to initiate a creative exchange amongst youth in 4 Aboriginal communities (Fort Good Hope, NWT; Pangnirtung, Nunavut; Kainai Reserve, Southern Alberta, Amiskwaciy Academy, Edmonton, Alberta) through performing arts, storytelling and technology. Through consultation with the communities regarding the study's design and objectives, and collaboration between Aboriginal and non...
Principal Investigator:Mak, Ida YL Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The ultimate objective is to determine ways for Aboriginal communities and organizations to optimize their participation in land use planning in the NWT. Ideally this will result in land use plans that will reflect the values and interests of the communities that they intend to serve.
The first goal is to identify the internal challenges and barriers that Aboriginal communities and organization...
Principal Investigator:Fletcher, Chris Licensed Year(s):
2005
2004 Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to contribute to community-defined health research objectives; describe Dene concepts and models of health through interviews with project participants; develop community and culturally relevant indicators of health and wellness; document Dene ethno-botanical/ethno-medical knowledge and practice; and, investigate innovative research dissemination strateg...
Principal Investigator:Findlay, Isobel M Licensed Year(s):2005
2004
Summary:
This research project is part of a large-scale study which takes place over three years, with an Aboriginal focus as one of four components. The research will examine the success and challenges of northern co-operatives. Working with Great Bear Co-operat...
Principal Investigator:Little, Lois M. Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
Aboriginal people make up half of the total NWT population but are underrepresented in segments of the voluntary sector. The NWT Literacy Council, the YWCA of Yellowknife, and the Native Women's Association of the NWT want to gain an understanding of Abo...
Principal Investigator:Lenoir, Lenoir Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
The information will work towards improving health status and health care delivery for First Nations and help their governments get a better long term picture of their community, region and country as the survey is carried out over 4 years. There are 3 a...
Principal Investigator:Willows, Noreen Licensed Year(s):
2001
Summary:
The Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) of Health Canada, in collaboration with Katherine Gray-Donald (School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, McGill University) is sponsoring a research investigation to understand the prevalence of high and low infant birth weight and associated health complications in aboriginal communities across Canada. The goal of this research is to facilitate progra...