Principal Investigator:Douglas, Vasiliki K Licensed Year(s):
2012
2010 Summary:
The purpose of this project is to assist the Inuvialuit in adaptation planning that will meet ongoing environmental and social challenges, while also maintaining their rights under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The existing knowledge, skills and networks that facilitate such adaptations are important community ‘assets’ that form the basis of capacity-building. The goal ...
Principal Investigator:Parlee, Brenda L Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The goal is to learn more about the socio-economic dimensions of changing caribou populations (Cape Bathurst, Bluenose West and Porcupine) in the Inuvialuit region including i) local perceptions of caribou population change; ii) impacts on livelihood and food security; iii) responses of individuals/households and communities.
The work will aim to answer the following questions:
1) What role do...
Principal Investigator:De Roose, Elsie C. Licensed Year(s):20102009
2008
2007 Summary:
The goal of the program is to promote healthy food consumption and activity through education and improved availability, and to prevent chronic disease.
This is a multi-phased project begun in October 2006, which aims to reduce chronic disease by working with communities in order to develop the Healthy Foods North intervention program. Data was gathered using local residents and health staff f...