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55 record(s) found with the tag "food security" (multi-year projects are grouped):
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Cultural Meaning of Food and Food Security
Principal Investigator: Pearce, Tristan D
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015 2014
Summary: The purpose of the research is to study the meaning and experience of food and food security in Ulukhaktok. The main objectives are to: 1) document how Inuit define the concepts of "food", "food insecurity" and "health"; 2) examine patterns of country food consumption and sharing; and, 3) identify local knowledge of new species of wildlife important for subsistence. Sharing network interviews (...
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015 2014
Summary: The purpose of the research is to study the meaning and experience of food and food security in Ulukhaktok. The main objectives are to: 1) document how Inuit define the concepts of "food", "food insecurity" and "health"; 2) examine patterns of country food consumption and sharing; and, 3) identify local knowledge of new species of wildlife important for subsistence. Sharing network interviews (...
Sustainability and Food Security through Geodesic Greenhouses in the Canadian Arctic
Principal Investigator: Jakiela, Kevin
Licensed Year(s): 2016
Summary: The objective is to perform soil analysis (for composition) and researching parameters in Geodome on the Northern Farm Training Institute (NFTI) farm such as: air temp, relative humidity, light intensity, albedo, soil moisture/saturation and temperature. This analysis will help NFTI to figure out optimal growing conditions inside the greenhouse to optimize crop growth and yields. The research team...
Licensed Year(s): 2016
Summary: The objective is to perform soil analysis (for composition) and researching parameters in Geodome on the Northern Farm Training Institute (NFTI) farm such as: air temp, relative humidity, light intensity, albedo, soil moisture/saturation and temperature. This analysis will help NFTI to figure out optimal growing conditions inside the greenhouse to optimize crop growth and yields. The research team...
Policy Options to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living
Principal Investigator: Fournier, Bonnie
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015
Summary: The study will help to build knowledge, capacity, resources and skills of decision makers and practitioners/managers to develop and implement policy activities to create healthier environments including food security. In-depth interviews of approximately 1 hour in length will be conducted in person or on the telephone to examine the views of decision makers and practitioners/managers about hea...
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015
Summary: The study will help to build knowledge, capacity, resources and skills of decision makers and practitioners/managers to develop and implement policy activities to create healthier environments including food security. In-depth interviews of approximately 1 hour in length will be conducted in person or on the telephone to examine the views of decision makers and practitioners/managers about hea...
Our Land is Changing: Climate Change, Food Security and Health in Déline
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...
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...
Aklavik Community Garden Project
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...
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...
Cassette Islands Project
Principal Investigator: Paulette, Cochise
Licensed Year(s): 2015
Summary: The short term objectives of this project are to: 1) Document and present and historical data on the local environment and wildlife; 2) Assess the impacts of climate change on our community's health and food security; 3) Support intergenerational knowledge sharing between elders and youth on the land; 4) Engage our community in the research; 5) Build traditional knowledge capacity in our com...
Licensed Year(s): 2015
Summary: The short term objectives of this project are to: 1) Document and present and historical data on the local environment and wildlife; 2) Assess the impacts of climate change on our community's health and food security; 3) Support intergenerational knowledge sharing between elders and youth on the land; 4) Engage our community in the research; 5) Build traditional knowledge capacity in our com...
Shifting Towards Food Sovereignty and Agrarian Citizenship? A case study of how the Northern Farm Training Institute is attempting to redefine the food system in Hay River, Northwest Territories
Principal Investigator: Edwards, Maggie
Licensed Year(s): 2015
Summary: The objective of this research project is to collect data on the impact the Northern Farm Training Institute (NFTI) has had on the community food system. This research will be conducted through participant observation as well as open-ended questions in an informal conversation. As an NFTI intern, the Principal Investigator (PI) will assist in the preparation of the workshops and also participa...
Licensed Year(s): 2015
Summary: The objective of this research project is to collect data on the impact the Northern Farm Training Institute (NFTI) has had on the community food system. This research will be conducted through participant observation as well as open-ended questions in an informal conversation. As an NFTI intern, the Principal Investigator (PI) will assist in the preparation of the workshops and also participa...
A qualitative examination of barriers and opportunities faced by a Northern community in obtaining culturally specific food sovereignty.
Principal Investigator: O'Hare, Meagan Ann
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: This project seeks to understand the challenges that a small, Northern community in the NWT faces with food sovereignty and programs implemented to address the issues. It also seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities that program facilitators and leaders have faced in regards to implementing a cultural programs and how they have dealt with these challenges. This proposed research emplo...
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: This project seeks to understand the challenges that a small, Northern community in the NWT faces with food sovereignty and programs implemented to address the issues. It also seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities that program facilitators and leaders have faced in regards to implementing a cultural programs and how they have dealt with these challenges. This proposed research emplo...
Ka’a’gee Tu First Nation Exploration of Climate Change, Food Security and Health
Principal Investigator: Carter, Blair
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: Objectives of this research project are to: 1) compile existing baseline data and traditional knowledge to establish a preliminary state of knowledge report on local climate changes and their impacts to land, water, animals, traditional harvesting practices and subsequent impacts to community health and well-being; 2) assess the vulnerability of Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation community members to clim...
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: Objectives of this research project are to: 1) compile existing baseline data and traditional knowledge to establish a preliminary state of knowledge report on local climate changes and their impacts to land, water, animals, traditional harvesting practices and subsequent impacts to community health and well-being; 2) assess the vulnerability of Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation community members to clim...
Food Security, Ice, Climate and Community Health
Principal Investigator: Chan, Laurie H. M.
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: The objectives of this project are: 1) to develop a quantitative understanding of Inuit dietary change in Canada, with respect to environmental, cultural, economic and social constraints; 2) to predict the possible changes of Inuit diet composition and nutrient intakes as a result of environmental changes; and 3) to relate the broader dynamics of environmental change to Inuit food system change th...
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: The objectives of this project are: 1) to develop a quantitative understanding of Inuit dietary change in Canada, with respect to environmental, cultural, economic and social constraints; 2) to predict the possible changes of Inuit diet composition and nutrient intakes as a result of environmental changes; and 3) to relate the broader dynamics of environmental change to Inuit food system change th...
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