Principal Investigator:Spring, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2023
20222021202020192018 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5582.
he objectives of this research project are to:
1. foster training and knowledge sharing to ensure that traditional foods continue to provide an important component of affordable, sustainable healthy food system for Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation;
2. conduct a detailed needs assessment for a food security and climate chang...
Principal Investigator:Spring, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2021
2019201820172016 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.4881.
The objectives of this research is to support the implementation of the sustainable food systems research and related local food activities in Yellowknife.
This will be done through:
1) Working with and supporting local groups (Ecology North and the Yellowknife Farmers Market) to identify community-based strategi...
Principal Investigator:Spring, Andrew Licensed Year(s):
2017
20162015 Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. hold an initial community workshop to confirm community plan for projects. Follow-up Workshops will also be held where community can discuss progress and reassess adaptation planning and goals;
2. maintain the potential for traditional harvesting practices to ensure that wildlife and harvested plants continue to provide an important component of...
Principal Investigator:Simmons, Deborah L Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
The objectives of this research project are to:
1. assess the vulnerability of Déline community members to climate change impacts with a focus on impacts to harvesting practices and country food security now and in the future;
2. identify adaptation strategies currently employed or possible for future application by community members in order to mitigate any adverse impacts to traditional harves...
Principal Investigator:Carraher, Sally Licensed Year(s):
2015
Summary:
Aklavik Community Garden Research Project goals are to:
1. gather data throughout the summer gardening season to:
a. assess the influence of local climatic, environmental, and socio-cultural factors upon gardening success;
b. develop locally-sustainable gardening techniques; and,
c. assess the degree to which having affordable garden-raised foods available plus healthy cooking workshops may in...