NWT RESEARCH DATABASE

Principal Investigator: Gombay, Nicole
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: Traditional knowledge includes ecological information that is a profound body of information which is unique to its holders. To various governing bodies established under Nunavut, this knowledge could be both a source of information and a means for Inuit expression and self-determination. I will examine key features of this knowledge to identify issues of data ownership/control/access as well as...

Principal Investigator: Wenzel, George W.
Licensed Year(s): 1994
Summary: The researchers are interested in understanding how subsistence hunting contributes to Inuit society in Clyde River. Data will be collected from selected households over the next 3 years on harvesting activities and land use. This information will be used to understand how subsistence and wage economy activities have developed into a mixed economy, and to determine future economic trends based on...

Principal Investigator: Qulaut, George
Licensed Year(s): 1991
Summary: In-depth audiotaped interviews are conducted with selected Iglulingmiut elders on a wide range of topics including: life-histories, wildlife biology, hunting techniques, sewing methods, skin reparation, diet, education, philosophy, astronomy, climatology, treatment of illness and folk-lore. The tapes are transcribed, translated, word-processed and edited....

Principal Investigator: D'Anglure, Bernard Saladin
Licensed Year(s): 1980
Summary: To continue a study of Inuit history, traditional religion and hunting techniques. Dr. D'Anglure will conduct interviews and make recordings of the information....

Principal Investigator: McEachern, John
Licensed Year(s): 1977
Summary: To study the present level of hunting, fishing and trapping by local inhabitants....