Principal Investigator:Rutter, Nick Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5463.
The objectives of this project are to develop improved understanding of, and ability to predict, snowcover properties from numerical models used to simulate climate and hydrology in northern regions; to consider the integrated effect of climate on vegetation, snow, permafrost, and lakes; and, to develop improved predi...
Principal Investigator:Chatwood, Susan Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5254.
The objective is study the impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories. The research team hope this study will produce high level policy recommendations for future pandemic response. Furthermore, the team hope the co-development of COVID 19 data and evidence will contribute to the development ...
Principal Investigator:Lines, Laurie-Ann Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5478.
The main goal of the research is to understand Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) youth’s and community views on health, community strengths, and appropriate communication and message development activities to develop a suitable youth-led health messaging intervention. Capturing views on community strengths will a...
Principal Investigator:O'Keefe, Harry Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5422.
The main objectives of the field work for 2023 will be to determine if the Ekati Diamond Mine is having an effect on the surrounding aquatic environment, wildlife, and air quality; and to provide baseline data for areas where mine development may occur in the future.
In winter, water samples will be collected unde...
Principal Investigator:Gilliland, Jason Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5456.
The objective of the ParkSeek household survey is to fill a major knowledge gap around how park quality and proximity affects experiences in, perceptions of, and uses of, parks and recreational facilities in Canada. In turn, the survey will be used to understand how these park attitudes, perceptions and behaviours rel...
Principal Investigator:Gruber, Stephan Licensed Year(s):
2023
20222021 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5425.
The objectives of this project are to understand: 1) how permafrost differs in temperature and chemical/physical characteristics from place to place; 2) how these different types of permafrost react to change (climate/disturbance); and, 3) which future changes in permafrost are likely and which are less likely based o...
Principal Investigator:McPhail, Danielle Sarah Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5460.
This research acknowledges the role of settlers in the settler-Indigenous relationship and hopes to explore how white settlers build and maintain trust within their relationships with Indigenous peoples in the NWT. Acknowledging the impacts of colonization and finding ways to engage in decolonial values is vital to th...
Principal Investigator:Palsson, Solmundur Karl Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5329.
Our objectives on Great Slave Lake are to understand the current governance framework around the fishery in Great Slave Lake (GSL), its benefits, its distribution, and the historical trends; and, to identify commonalities and differences among rights holders, actors and organizations involved in the fishery.
Togeth...
Principal Investigator:Uriarte, Reyna Marie Licensed Year(s):
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5242.
The objective of the project are to determine healthcare provider readiness to implement practice change that can contribute to improved cancer outcomes for First nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada; to support sufficient and appropriate local healthcare provider knowledge and expertise in delivering culturally...
Principal Investigator:Lavoy, Shelley Dalene Joyce Licensed Year(s):
2023
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5344.
The purpose of this qualitative research is to explore the factors that influenced five high school students in a northern community to discontinue participation in upper-level high school music courses.
The Principal Investigator (PI) will use a qualitative approach to the research project. The data will be collec...