5 record(s) found in the location "South Slave Region" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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Telling the story of diabetes care in Aboriginal communities: A proposal for a community-based participatory research project in Fort Smith, NWT
Principal Investigator: Dutton, Jessica N
Licensed Year(s): 2015 2014 2013
Summary: Research Objectives: 1. To explore the third space that exists between western medical diabetes treatments and traditional Aboriginal healing to resolve the false dichotomy presented in the literature on diabetes treatment in Aboriginal communities. 2. To develop a community-based, participatory program of research that will provide opportunities for community members with diabetes to engage in...


Localization of Social Work in Northern Canada
Principal Investigator: Brownlee, Keith
Licensed Year(s): 2005
Summary: For this research project, social work practitioners in northern and remote communities will be asked to examine distinctions between what theory and methods are appropriate for practice and which are not. This research will examine localization of knowledge which includes consideration of culture, community and values in adapting appropriate practices. Research will be conducted in five commu...


The Role of Scientific Information in the Environmental Assessment Process
Principal Investigator: Satterthwaite, Andrew
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Summary: The researcher will investigate perceptions of northern residents concerning their participation in environmental assessment hearings. This information will be used in a larger project looking at the role of scientific and traditional knowledge in the environmental assessment process....


Devolution of Forest Management and Fire Suppression
Principal Investigator: Abele, Francis
Licensed Year(s): 1989
Summary: Dr. Francis Abele is studying the transfer of government responsibilities from the federal to territorial government. She is studying the transfer of fire fighting and forestry management. Her main questions are: Did the transfer lead to better services f...


A Survey of Local Perceptions of Community Development Needs and Supports
Principal Investigator: Tourangeau, Isodore
Licensed Year(s): 1988
Summary: Mr. Tourangeau will be interviewing a residents about their views of community development. Each interview will consist of about 50 questions to find out what community needs are and what is being done about them. This information will be returned to the community councils for their use. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will use the work to improve their programs that relate to...


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