Principal Investigator:Aitken, Alec E. Licensed Year(s):
2018
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are 1) to discover what knowledge residents have about local environmental contamination; 2) to discover what local residents believe about the risks to themselves and their families of living near areas of environmental contamination; and 3) assess the adequacy and effectiveness of information programs designed to provide information to the public concernin...
Principal Investigator:Sandlos, John K Licensed Year(s):
2017
2016201520142013 Summary:
The objective is to use academic and non-academic media to examine and communicate community perspectives on the history, and current problem, of arsenic deposition in Yellowknife. The research team will not only ask how these historical memories have influenced the current controversy over the Giant Mine Remediation Project, but will also examine the challenges of communicating the extreme hazard...
Principal Investigator:Jardine, Cindy G. Licensed Year(s):
2010
Summary:
The overall research question is “Did the information provided to stakeholders (and other interested and affected parties) about the Giant Mine Remediation Plan allow them to equally and fairly participate in the consultation process?” Specific objectives of this research are:
1. To review available documents on the Giant Mine Remediation Plan, and assess these in terms of accessibility, content...
Principal Investigator:Heeney, Phyllis L. Licensed Year(s):
1990
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Government of the NWT, the researcher will identify quantities, types and locations of hazardous waste generation storage and disposal in the NWT as well as set up useable guidelines for the treatment, collection, storage and disposal of wastes in the Territories....