NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Fraser, J. Keith
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Summary: The Researcher will study the historical geography of the central part of the Kitikmeot Region. This will include investigations into the landscapes of the region and the changing relationship of man with the land, both the aboriginal inhabitants and the Europeans who followed. The emphasis of this study is on developments over the past four decades....

Principal Investigator: Reimer, Gwen
Licensed Year(s): 1992 1991 1990 1989
Summary: Ms. Reimer will continue to evaluate community based tourism development in Pangnirtung....

Principal Investigator: Bisgaard, Inngi
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: The Researcher will continue to study urban planning in arctic areas. This field season investigation will include how people use outdoor spaces in relation to weather, destinations and playgrounds....

Principal Investigator: Gardner, Peter
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: At the community level, the Researcher will investigate why economic development imposed through outside agencies may have failed in some communities. Native residents will be interviewed to determine whether they believe a social institution can evolve from their own culture which can effectively deal with the tradeoffs between sharing of income and profits and the need for saving and investment....

Principal Investigator: Heinke, G.W.
Licensed Year(s): 1991 1989
Summary: In co-operation with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, the researcher will conduct a random sampling of garbage generated in the selected communities to establish their composition. A questionnaire will be used to gather a hazardous waste inventory. A detailed plan will be for the design and cost estimate of a co-disposal facility will be undertaken....

Principal Investigator: Norton, Mary
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: The purpose of this research is to describe how people in Arviat have developed an Inuktituk literacy program for adults. The research will be published so that others working in the adult literacy field will be able to learn from experiences of the people in Arviat....

Principal Investigator: Boyd, Leslie
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: The Researcher, assisted by a local interpreter will interview individuals and small groups in the community about the Kingnait Cultural Society and its plans to construct a Cultural Centre in Cape Dorset....

Principal Investigator: Woodley, Allison
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: Identified key informants in the community will be interviewed to determine what issued should be explored. Visitors will be interviewed to determine their views on the direction tourism should take. These issues will then be used to develop questions what will be asked of a random sample of housholders in the community....

Principal Investigator: Gisgaard, Inngi
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: The Researcher will interview individual architects, engineers, and government department employees concerning housing design and construction in the eastern and western arctic....

Principal Investigator: Srivastava, Sarita
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: The Researcher will interview individuals and groups within community groups in order to learn about their history and accomplishments as well as the obstacles they have faced....