NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Gaver, Cheryl A
Licensed Year(s): 2007 2006
Summary: The objective of this project is to assess (1) whether attitudes evident during the period of the residential schools have changed at a congregational level, and (2) whether cultural differences that also played a role in what happened in the schools are better understood and accommodated. Some of the questions to be considered: (1) What impact have the residential schools had on the relationsh...

Principal Investigator: Dunbar, Stephen J
Licensed Year(s): 2008
Summary: The objective of this study is to survey current MLAs to determine their satisfaction with the current system, compare it to a similar survey conducted 20 years ago, and measure how attitudes have changed. As MLAs are the only people capable of changing the system, understanding their perspectives is vital. Whether there is appetite for change, either by introducing the party system or by having ...

Principal Investigator: Zaozirny, Donna L.
Licensed Year(s): 2008
Summary: The objective of this research is to develop a framework for an Aboriginal Wellness program at Stanton Territorial Health Authority (STHA), involving key stakeholders in the investigation and development of the issue. An oral history interview with Aboriginal Elders will be held, including all seven Council members. The interview will be held as an extension to other meetings being held in rega...

Principal Investigator: Balanoff, Helen
Licensed Year(s): 2008
Summary: Success in adult education is measured by academic achievement, but other benefits for learners exist. This study will examine non-academic outcomes among Aboriginal learners in an effort to reframe notions of success. The project will involve learners and instructors from three adult education programs: campus, community learning centres, and community-based non-government programs. Participa...

Principal Investigator: Usborne, Esther
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The goal of this study is to explore the theory of cultural identity in a questionnaire for Aboriginal people in Dettah, N'Dilo and Yellowknife. The hope is to obtain a clear picture of what is going on in the minds of participants and about the struggle of Aboriginal people. This can be used to develop a different approach to improving the living conditions of First Nation people, based on the pr...

Principal Investigator: Allen, Lesley M
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the management assignment program offered by the Government of the Northwest Territories using a results-based management and accountability framework. The research question is - What is the effectiveness of the government management assignment program in the Northwest Territories? The study is a qualitative evaluative case st...

Principal Investigator: Malcolm, David
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The purpose of this research is to collect information that will lead to a better understanding of how built environment infrastructure is critical to the provision of services to the residents, industry, and government in the NWT, and how the effects of climate change may impact the provision of these services. A case study based approach forms a central nexus for the project in terms of iden...

Principal Investigator: Maita, Maria MM
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The objective of this research program is to collect socio-economic information in relation to the potential impacts of the proposed Gahcho Kué Project. The information will be used to inform the eventual environmental and cumulative assessments of potential project impacts and of potential mitigation measures. Where applicable, the socio-economic information will be used to better understand ho...

Principal Investigator: Graben, Sari
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: It is the investigator’s hope that this research will lead to an improved understanding of co-management decision-making as a process which is distinct in the law. It is hoped that this research will contribute to a richer understanding of administrative law that will better support the goals of co-management. The objective of this research is to examine resource decision-making processes asso...

Principal Investigator: Steidman, Jennifer
Licensed Year(s): 2007
Summary: The objective of this study is to explore how the employees of the communications directorate at Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Northwest Territories Region find value in providing public service. Project procedures: In order to gather data for this project, the instruments that will be used are one-on-one interviews and focus groups. The interviews will use a narrative, appreciative appro...