Principal Investigator:Chan, Laurie H. M. Licensed Year(s):2024
2022
Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5380.
The Health Effects Monitoring Program (YKHEMP) begun in 2017 with the main objective to establish a baseline of contaminant exposure and possible health effects in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah, NWT, to ensure the Giant Mine Remediation Project (GMRP) does not negatively impact the health of the communities during rem...
Principal Investigator:Chan, Laurie H. M. Licensed Year(s):
2021
2020201920182017 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5010.
The Health Effects Monitoring Program is a human biomonitoring study aimed to assess the exposure and health impact of arsenic and other contaminants on the human population of Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah in the Northwest Territories, as part of the Giant Mine Remediation Project.
The overall objective of the pro...
Principal Investigator:de Rosemond, Simone Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
The Giant Mine, Yellowknife, was in operation for more than 50 years during which time arsenic levels in the surrounding area have significantly increased due to the roasting methods used to extract gold from mined ore. Arsenic was measured in walleye (...
Principal Investigator:Bierbrier, Allen Licensed Year(s):
1977
Summary:
To gather background information on the aresenic levels in the population of Yellowknife for the purpose of establishing an ongoing monitoring process of arsenic levels. To validate the study, a control sample of tests will be conducted in Hay River....